Lake Butler, Florida — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Lake Butler, Orange County.
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Lake Butler lies as a shimmering jewel, its waters reflecting the broad, bright sky of Central Florida. It lies 4.7 miles south of Ocoee, FL (from Ocoee, FL: bearing 178°T), and is situated 6.6 miles south-west of Pine Hills. Rolling terrain, softened by centuries of sun and rain, gives way to the gentle embrace of the lake, its shores fringed with the dark, stoic green of cypress and the feathery fronds of palms. The air here carries a languid sweetness, a blend of blooming jasmine and the earthy scent of damp soil, especially potent in the hushed hours before dawn. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy of live oaks, falls in broad, golden swathes, illuminating patches of emerald grass and the occasional flash of iridescent blue from a jay flitting through the undergrowth. The land itself feels ancient and patient, a canvas upon which the seasons paint their slow, deliberate strokes. The history of Lake Butler is deeply intertwined with the rich soil and the life-giving waters that define it. Once a significant hub for citrus groves, the fertile land surrounding the lake supported a thriving agricultural economy for generations, its bounty shipped far and wide. Though the citrus industry has shifted, echoes of that past remain in the sprawling estates and the enduring grace of the landscape, a testament to the enduring connection between the people and the earth. Today, while the pace of life remains unhurried, a quiet prosperity hums beneath the surface, driven by a blend of sophisticated enterprises and the simple pleasures of lakeside living. Residents here cultivate a deep appreciation for their surroundings, a shared understanding of the unique character that makes Lake Butler a place apart.
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| Location | Lake Butler, Orange County, Florida |
| Coordinates | 28.50167°N, 81.540906°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 32054, 34786 |
| Area Code | 850, 727 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Lake Butler, Florida, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. 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 Lake Butler includes coordinates 28.501670°N, 81.540906°W, situated in Orange County. ZIP code 32054, 34786. Telephone area code: 850, 727. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. 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.