Estero, Florida Weather
Estero, 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 Estero, Lee County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Estero. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Estero is published on the Southwest Florida International Airport (KRSW) page, 12 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 Estero 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 Estero: Page Field (KFMY) 17 km · Naples Municipal Airport (KAPF) 32 km · Immokalee Regional Airport (KIMM) 40 km · Marco Island Executive Airport (KMKY) 51 km · Punta Gorda Airport (KPGD) 57 km
Conditions reported at KRSW describe the airfield itself. Weather 12 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Estero specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Estero, Florida
Estero unfolds across a landscape shaped by the gentle ebb and flow of the Gulf Coast, where the flat, sandy terrain hints at its proximity to the sea. It lies 7.0 miles north-north-west of Bonita Springs, FL (from Bonita Springs, FL: bearing 346°T), and is situated 2.0 miles south of San Carlos Park. Here, a verdant tapestry of sabal palms and live oaks, their branches draped with Spanish moss, creates a dappled canopy over winding roads. The air itself carries a certain humidity, a soft, warm breath that clings to the skin, punctuated by the distant cries of seabirds and the rustle of palmetto fronds. Estero's character is one of quiet spaciousness, a place where the horizon feels wide and the sky stretches, an expanse of pale blue or, at dusk, a breathtaking wash of rose and lavender. The history of Estero is deeply intertwined with the land's bounty and the passage of settlers seeking new opportunities. Early on, agriculture, particularly citrus groves and cattle ranching, defined its economy, the fertile soil yielding its generous harvests. Later, the arrival of the railroad and the growth of tourism began to shape Estero’s identity, drawing visitors to its sun-drenched shores and the vibrant natural beauty of nearby state parks like Lovers Key. The legacy of the Koreshan Unity settlement, a utopian community that once thrived here, still whispers through the preserved buildings and the tranquil grounds, a distinctive chapter in Estero's story. This blend of natural allure and historical depth imbues Estero with a unique sense of place, a quiet dignity that resonates in its unhurried pace of life.
Live animated radar for Estero 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 | Estero, Lee County, Florida |
| Coordinates | 26.438136°N, 81.806752°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 33928, 33929, 33967 |
| Area Code | 561 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Estero, Florida Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Estero, 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 Estero includes coordinates 26.438136°N, 81.806752°W, situated in Lee County. ZIP code 33928, 33929, 33967. 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.
