Introduction to Halloween Weather
Trick or treating next week just might turn out to be cool and crisp, depending on what weather source you’re looking at.
At least one cold front, or possibly two, could hit South Florida next week.
What that means for Halloween depends on the second front, said National Weather Service meteorologist Robert Garcia. “It’s looking like that later front may be more into the midweek, Wednesday into Thursday, so we could see Thursday and Friday (Halloween, Oct. 31) with some of that drier, cooler air.”
Weather Forecast for Halloween
The National Weather Service limits its forecasts to seven days, so they have not yet made temperature predictions, but other weather services are calling for cooler temperatures on Halloween.
According to The Weather Channel, Halloween in coastal spots such as Boca Raton and Fort Lauderdale will have early morning temperatures of 61 to 62 and daytime highs of 79.
Inland, Weston will be a bit cooler, dropping to 59 overnight Thursday and rising to 80 Halloween day.
The Apple weather app has similar outlooks, with morning lows of 62 to 63 and daytime temperatures of 78 for Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and Weston.
AccuWeather didn’t list low temperatures, but predicted a 0% chance of rain for now.
Those morning lows won’t last through the day, however. Days should be crisp and sunny, with sunset at 6:40 p.m. on Halloween. Daylight savings time does not kick in until Sunday, Nov. 2.
Factors Affecting Weather
“This time of year it’s not quite where everything dries out, but a good front will give you that clearing that makes it nicer once nighttime comes and it gets a little more crispy,” said Garcia.
Garcia said that the fact that Florida is a peninsula tends to keep cool snaps shorter at this time of year. Ideally, a nice cold front rolls in with a high behind to keep northerly winds over the area for two or three days. “Even then, with time, we have water on both sides … eventually you’ll have wind coming from the Atlantic or the Gulf and that moisture, that ocean area will kind of moderate things.”
The second front next week would make the difference.
“So right now, for Halloween and Halloween night, if that front is able to clear through Wednesday into Thursday, it could very well be dry and with temperatures a few degrees cooler, and potentially a little breezy,” Garcia said.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the weather for Halloween is looking promising, with a potential cooldown bringing cooler temperatures and dry conditions. While the exact forecast is still uncertain, it’s likely that trick-or-treaters will enjoy a crisp and sunny evening.
FAQs
Q: What is the predicted temperature for Halloween in South Florida?
A: According to The Weather Channel, early morning temperatures will be around 61-62 degrees, with daytime highs of 79 degrees in coastal areas, and 59-80 degrees in inland areas.
Q: Will it rain on Halloween?
A: AccuWeather predicts a 0% chance of rain for now.
Q: What time is sunset on Halloween?
A: Sunset is at 6:40 p.m. on Halloween.
Q: Will the cooldown last throughout the day?
A: The morning lows won’t last through the day, but the days should be crisp and sunny.
