What should you know about Melbourne's weather?
- NWS office
- Melbourne (MLB)
- Climate
- Humid subtropical
- Time zone
- EST/EDT
- Elevation
- 21 ft
- Coordinates
- 28.11° N, 80.64° W
- Nearest radar
- KMLB · Melbourne NEXRAD · 1 mi
- County
- Brevard County, FL
- Yearly rain
- 50.8 in
- Warmest month
- August · 82°F average
- Coldest month
- January · 61.7°F average
- Severe storm peak
- Apr to Jun
How much rain does Melbourne get each month?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 71.8 | 74.0 | 77.1 | 80.9 | 84.9 | 88.1 | 89.7 | 89.3 | 87.6 | 83.5 | 77.3 | 73.9 |
| Low °F | 51.7 | 54.0 | 57.7 | 62.8 | 68.6 | 73.1 | 73.7 | 74.7 | 73.7 | 69.0 | 60.8 | 55.6 |
| Rain (in) | 2.63 | 1.98 | 2.69 | 2.29 | 3.53 | 7.10 | 6.50 | 6.67 | 7.63 | 4.86 | 2.55 | 2.36 |
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Rain (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71.8 | 51.7 | 2.63 |
| Feb | 74.0 | 54.0 | 1.98 |
| Mar | 77.1 | 57.7 | 2.69 |
| Apr | 80.9 | 62.8 | 2.29 |
| May | 84.9 | 68.6 | 3.53 |
| Jun | 88.1 | 73.1 | 7.10 |
| Jul | 89.7 | 73.7 | 6.50 |
| Aug | 89.3 | 74.7 | 6.67 |
| Sep | 87.6 | 73.7 | 7.63 |
| Oct | 83.5 | 69.0 | 4.86 |
| Nov | 77.3 | 60.8 | 2.55 |
| Dec | 73.9 | 55.6 | 2.36 |
MELBOURNE INTL AP, FL US · 1 mi away · NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991 to 2020
How did the 2004 hurricanes hit Melbourne?
Frances and Jeanne made landfall three weeks apart in September 2004, both at the southern end of Hutchinson Island. Frances came ashore as a Category 2 hurricane on September 5, and NWS Melbourne estimated its storm surge at 6 feet around Cocoa Beach. Jeanne followed on September 26, and the Melbourne NWS office recorded sustained winds of 79 knots, the highest reported in the storm. Jeanne's surge likely reached up to 6 feet above normal tides from the Melbourne area south to Ft. Pierce.
How much rain did Tropical Storm Fay drop near Melbourne?
Fay's highest storm total was 27.65 inches, measured 8 nautical miles northwest of Melbourne in August 2008. The storm drifted north just off the coast near Cape Canaveral while its rain bands kept training over the region, with totals over 20 inches centered on Brevard County. Melbourne broke a 50-year-old rainfall record with 11 inches in 24 hours. Some areas of Brevard and St. Lucie counties reported standing water up to five feet deep.
Does Melbourne get tornadoes?
Yes, and Brevard County saw more tornadoes than any other county in the NWS Melbourne area from 1950 to 2020. The county recorded 132 tornadoes in that span, including 62 rated F0 or EF0 and 44 rated F1 or EF1. August and September had the most, with 23 tornadoes each. Hurricane Wilma alone produced four tornadoes in Brevard County in October 2005.
When is the melbourne fl weather radar busiest?
It is busiest in the wet season, which NWS Melbourne says typically begins in the latter part of May. The dry season usually begins in October, when the first large-scale cold front brings drier and slightly cooler air. September is the wettest month at Melbourne International Airport, averaging 7.63 inches, with June next at 7.1 inches. February is the driest at 1.98 inches, and the yearly normal is 50.8 inches.
When should you check the Melbourne radar?
Hurricane season
June 1 to November 30Outer bands roll in off the Atlantic first, so residents in Melbourne Beach finish storm prep before they arrive. Drivers check the loop before crossing the causeways to the barrier island.
Severe storm peak
April to JuneAbout half of the county's 1996 to 2025 severe weather reports fall in this window. Runners at Wickham Park and crews working outdoors check the loop when cells start building.
What else do people ask about the Melbourne radar?
Which NWS office and radar cover Melbourne?
NWS Melbourne (MLB) issues forecasts and warnings for Melbourne. The nearest NEXRAD radar is KMLB, about 1 mile from the city center.
How often does the radar on this page update?
The radar loop on this page updates every 5 minutes.
Is this page an official warning service?
No. It shows radar and forecasts only. For warnings, follow NWS Melbourne and local emergency alerts.
Quick facts
- Radar: KMLB (Melbourne NEXRAD), a new frame every 5 minutes
- Forecasts and warnings: NWS Melbourne (MLB)
- Severe storms peak from April to June (NOAA Storm Events, 1996 to 2025)
- Local time: EST/EDT
- Radar: KMLB, a new frame every 5 minutes
- Warnings: NWS Melbourne (MLB)
- Severe storms: April to June
- Local time: EST/EDT
Where does this data come from?
- NOAA NEXRAD radar via Iowa Environmental Mesonet
- National Weather Service, Melbourne office
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991 to 2020: MELBOURNE INTL AP, FL US
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996 to 2025
- USGS Elevation Point Query Service
- GOES-East satellite imagery
- Open-Meteo forecast API
- OpenStreetMap contributors
- National Hurricane Center: Hurricane Frances tropical cyclone report
- National Hurricane Center: Hurricane Jeanne tropical cyclone report
- National Weather Service: Florida flood events
- NWS Melbourne: East Central Florida severe weather climatology, 1950 to 2020
- NWS Melbourne: Onset of the wet and dry seasons in east central Florida
- National Hurricane Center: Hurricane Wilma tropical cyclone report
- National Hurricane Center: Tropical cyclone climatology