Ocala, Florida Weather
The Horse Capital of the World
Current Weather Details
Aug 16, 2026 05:03 PM
95º
Feels Like
103º

Partly sunny
Sunrise
06:56 AM
Sunset
08:09 PM
Rain
Wind
Gusts
0"
SW 8.1 mph
8.1 mph
53%
Humidity
UV Index
Pressure
1/11+ | Low
1017.9 mb
Falling
Falling
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Forecast Weather Details
12-Hour Forecast
6:00 PM
93º
Feels Like
100º

Hot
Humidity
54%
Rain
47%
UV: 2/11+
Wind: WSW 8.1 mph
7:00 PM
90º
Feels Like
98º

Hot
Humidity
59%
Rain
31%
UV: 1/11+
Wind: WSW 6.9 mph
8:00 PM
88º
Feels Like
97º

Hot
Humidity
66%
Rain
5%
UV: 0/11+
Wind: WSW 6.9 mph
9:00 PM
86º
Feels Like
95º

Hot
Humidity
73%
Rain
5%
UV: 0/11+
Wind: WSW 5.8 mph
10:00 PM
84º
Feels Like
94º

Hot
Humidity
79%
Rain
5%
UV: 0/11+
Wind: WSW 4.6 mph
11:00 PM
82º
Feels Like
92º

Hot
Humidity
83%
Rain
5%
UV: 0/11+
Wind: WSW 4.6 mph
12:00 AM
81º
Feels Like
91º

Hot
Humidity
86%
Rain
5%
UV: 0/11+
Wind: WSW 3.5 mph
1:00 AM
79º
Feels Like
90º

Hot
Humidity
89%
Rain
3%
UV: 0/11+
Wind: WSW 3.5 mph
2:00 AM
79º
Feels Like
89º

Very Warm
Humidity
91%
Rain
0%
UV: 0/11+
Wind: WSW 2.3 mph
3:00 AM
78º
Feels Like
87º

Very Warm
Humidity
92%
Rain
0%
UV: 0/11+
Wind: WSW 2.3 mph
4:00 AM
77º
Feels Like
86º

Very Warm
Humidity
94%
Rain
0%
UV: 0/11+
Wind: SW 3.5 mph
5:00 AM
75º
Feels Like
84º

Very Warm
Humidity
99%
Rain
0%
UV: 0/11+
Wind: SW 3.5 mph
Forecast Weather Details
5-Day Forecast

Sun
8/16
96º
75º
Rain
55%
A t-storm around in the p.m.
Partly sunny with a thunderstorm in spots this afternoon
Sun And Moon
Sunrise:
06:57 AM
Sunset:
08:08 PM
Moonrise:
10:53 AM
Moonset:
10:26 PM
Moonphase:
WaxingCrescent
Moon Age:
4
Pollen And Air
Mold:
Low
Tree:
Low
Grass:
Moderate
Ragweed:
Low
Air Quality:
Moderate
UV Index
UV Index:
10 / 11+
UV Status:
Very High
Rain And Storms
Rain Prob:
55%
T-Storm Prob
33%
Total Rain:
0.04"
Hours of Rain:
0.5
Cloud Cover:
44%
Wind
Wind Speed:
W 5.8 mph
Wind Gusts:
WSW 12.7 mph
Mainly clear
Evening Rain
Rain Prob:
8%
T-Storm Prob
2%
Total Rain:
0"
Hours of Rain:
0
Cloud Cover:
17%
Evening Wind
Wind Speed:
WSW 3.5 mph
Wind Gusts:
WSW 8.1 mph

Mon
8/17
95º
77º
Rain
25%
Mostly sunny and humid
Mostly sunny and humid
Sun And Moon
Sunrise:
06:58 AM
Sunset:
08:07 PM
Moonrise:
11:51 AM
Moonset:
10:58 PM
Moonphase:
WaxingCrescent
Moon Age:
5
Pollen And Air
Mold:
Low
Tree:
Low
Grass:
Moderate
Ragweed:
Low
Air Quality:
Good
UV Index
UV Index:
11 / 11+
UV Status:
Extreme
Rain And Storms
Rain Prob:
25%
T-Storm Prob
6%
Total Rain:
0"
Hours of Rain:
0
Cloud Cover:
20%
Wind
Wind Speed:
W 6.9 mph
Wind Gusts:
WSW 16.1 mph
Partly cloudy, warm and humid
Evening Rain
Rain Prob:
24%
T-Storm Prob
6%
Total Rain:
0"
Hours of Rain:
0
Cloud Cover:
35%
Evening Wind
Wind Speed:
WSW 4.6 mph
Wind Gusts:
WSW 8.1 mph

Tue
8/18
93º
76º
Rain
55%
Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm
Humid with sunny spells; a stray afternoon thunderstorm
Sun And Moon
Sunrise:
06:59 AM
Sunset:
08:06 PM
Moonrise:
12:50 PM
Moonset:
11:33 PM
Moonphase:
WaxingCrescent
Moon Age:
6
Pollen And Air
Mold:
Moderate
Tree:
Low
Grass:
Low
Ragweed:
Low
Air Quality:
Good
UV Index
UV Index:
10 / 11+
UV Status:
Very High
Rain And Storms
Rain Prob:
55%
T-Storm Prob
37%
Total Rain:
0.08"
Hours of Rain:
1
Cloud Cover:
62%
Wind
Wind Speed:
W 6.9 mph
Wind Gusts:
W 13.8 mph
Partly cloudy and humid; a passing late-night shower
Evening Rain
Rain Prob:
55%
T-Storm Prob
16%
Total Rain:
0.02"
Hours of Rain:
0.5
Cloud Cover:
64%
Evening Wind
Wind Speed:
WSW 4.6 mph
Wind Gusts:
SW 8.1 mph

Wed
8/19
93º
77º
Rain
55%
Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm
Humid with some sun, then turning cloudy; a stray thunderstorm in the afternoon
Sun And Moon
Sunrise:
06:59 AM
Sunset:
08:05 PM
Moonrise:
01:48 PM
Moonset:
12:11 AM
Moonphase:
First
Moon Age:
7
Pollen And Air
Mold:
High
Tree:
Low
Grass:
Low
Ragweed:
Low
Air Quality:
Good
UV Index
UV Index:
7 / 11+
UV Status:
High
Rain And Storms
Rain Prob:
55%
T-Storm Prob
45%
Total Rain:
0.23"
Hours of Rain:
1
Cloud Cover:
78%
Wind
Wind Speed:
W 6.9 mph
Wind Gusts:
WSW 15 mph
Mostly cloudy, warm and humid
Evening Rain
Rain Prob:
25%
T-Storm Prob
6%
Total Rain:
0"
Hours of Rain:
0
Cloud Cover:
77%
Evening Wind
Wind Speed:
S 3.5 mph
Wind Gusts:
ESE 8.1 mph

Thu
8/20
93º
76º
Rain
55%
Humid with a stray t-storm
Times of sun and clouds with a stray thunderstorm; humid
Sun And Moon
Sunrise:
07:00 AM
Sunset:
08:04 PM
Moonrise:
02:45 PM
Moonset:
12:54 AM
Moonphase:
WaxingGibbous
Moon Age:
8
Pollen And Air
Mold:
High
Tree:
Low
Grass:
Low
Ragweed:
Low
Air Quality:
Good
UV Index
UV Index:
7 / 11+
UV Status:
High
Rain And Storms
Rain Prob:
55%
T-Storm Prob
41%
Total Rain:
0.18"
Hours of Rain:
2
Cloud Cover:
69%
Wind
Wind Speed:
WSW 5.8 mph
Wind Gusts:
SW 11.5 mph
Partly cloudy and warm
Evening Rain
Rain Prob:
25%
T-Storm Prob
6%
Total Rain:
0"
Hours of Rain:
0
Cloud Cover:
69%
Evening Wind
Wind Speed:
WNW 3.5 mph
Wind Gusts:
N 6.9 mph
City Information and History
Ocala is known as the “Horse Capital of the World.” It’s a major center for thoroughbred racehorses and has more horses and ponies than any other county in the nation. The city is also surrounded by beautiful Silver Springs, the world’s largest artesian spring formation.
Ocala Stats | Description |
City Founded | 1846 |
County | Marion |
Current Mayor | Ben Marciano |
Population | 65,478 (As of Jul 2022) |
Median Income | $46,841 (As of 2021) |
Primary Industry/Jobs |
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