Clearwater, Florida Weather
Clearwater, Florida — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Clearwater, Pinellas County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Clearwater. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Clearwater is published on the Clearwater Air Park (KCLW) page, 4 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Clearwater have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Clearwater: St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (KPIE) 13 km · Tampa International Airport (KTPA) 26 km · Albert Whitted Airport (KSPG) 28 km · MacDill Air Force Base (KMCF) 30 km · Peter O Knight Airport (KTPF) 35 km
Conditions reported at KCLW describe the airfield itself. Weather 4 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Clearwater specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Clearwater, Florida
Clearwater unfolds along the Gulf Coast, a landscape defined by broad, sun-drenched beaches and the shimmering expanse of Tampa Bay. It lies 4.0 miles north-north-west of Largo, FL (from Largo, FL: bearing 349°T), and is situated 8.1 miles south-south-west of Palm Harbor. Its history is intrinsically tied to the ebb and flow of the tides, a tale of early settlers drawn to fertile lands and abundant fisheries, later evolving into a popular seaside resort. The economy of Clearwater has long been shaped by tourism, with hospitality and recreation forming its backbone, though a growing service sector and a scattering of light industries contribute to its economic vitality. The very air here seems to carry a salty tang, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity, and the flat terrain lends itself to an expansive, open sky that often glows with a magnificent, molten gold at sunset. The cultural character of Clearwater is one of relaxed coastal living, where the rhythm of the day often aligns with the sun and the sea. Its most famous landmark is undoubtedly its namesake beach, a stretch of powdery white sand that beckons visitors and locals alike, while the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, home to rehabilitating sea life, offers a glimpse into the region's rich marine environment. While Clearwater itself doesn't host a major university, the proximity to larger educational institutions in the Tampa Bay area means a vibrant intellectual current flows through the community. The area is also a well-known haven for professional athletes, with many choosing to live and train here, drawn by the year-round sunshine and outdoor opportunities. The annual Clearwater Jazz Holiday, a beloved event, fills the autumn air with music, drawing crowds to enjoy the lively performances.
Live animated radar for Clearwater and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida |
| Coordinates | 27.965853°N, 82.800103°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 33755, 33759, 33756, 33757, 33758 |
| Area Code | 561 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Clearwater, Florida Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Clearwater, Florida, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Clearwater includes coordinates 27.965853°N, 82.800103°W, situated in Pinellas County. ZIP code 33755, 33759, 33756, 33757, 33758. Telephone area code: 561. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
