Lehigh Acres, Florida Weather
Lehigh Acres, 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 Lehigh Acres, Lee County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Lehigh Acres. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Lehigh Acres is published on the Southwest Florida International Airport (KRSW) page, 16 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. 5 airfields within reach of Lehigh Acres 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 Lehigh Acres: Page Field (KFMY) 24 km · Immokalee Regional Airport (KIMM) 31 km · Punta Gorda Airport (KPGD) 49 km · Naples Municipal Airport (KAPF) 55 km
Conditions reported at KRSW describe the airfield itself. Weather 16 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Lehigh Acres specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Lehigh Acres, Florida
Lehigh Acres, a sprawling expanse in Lee County, was conceived as a grand vision of affordable Florida living, its development beginning in the late 1950s with the ambitious promise of sunshine and open spaces. It lies 15.3 miles east of Fort Myers, FL (from Fort Myers, FL: bearing 94°T), and is situated 8.4 miles east-north-east of Gateway. The landscape here is characterized by its flat, sandy terrain, a reflection of its geological past, with a network of canals and drainage ditches that underscore the region's relationship with water, a vital element in the subtropical climate. Historically, the area was largely undeveloped swampland and pine forests, a stark contrast to the planned community that emerged, drawing settlers with its accessible land prices and the allure of a burgeoning state. The economy of Lehigh Acres has historically been tied to real estate development and residential growth, with a significant portion of its workforce commuting to nearby employment centers, though local businesses and services have grown to support its expanding population, reflecting a resilient spirit adapting to changing economic tides. The cultural character of Lehigh Acres is one of diverse origins, a blend of residents drawn from across the nation seeking a slower pace and the warmth of the Florida sun, fostering a friendly, if somewhat unhurried, local atmosphere. While lacking towering historical monuments, the essence of Lehigh Acres lies in its everyday life, the quiet hum of lawnmowers on warm afternoons, and the vibrant colors of bougainvillea spilling over fences, painting the air with a subtle sweetness. The community is served by a network of parks and recreational areas, offering green spaces for families to gather, and the nearby Caloosahatchee River provides a gateway to broader aquatic adventures, a gentle reminder of the natural world that cradles this community. Though not home to renowned universities or professional sports franchises, Lehigh Acres is a place where individuals build lives, and the collective spirit of its residents shapes its unique identity, a quiet testament to the enduring human desire for a place to call home.
Live animated radar for Lehigh Acres 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.
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| Location | Lehigh Acres, Lee County, Florida |
| Coordinates | 26.62535°N, 81.624803°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 33972, 33936, 33973, 33970, 33971 |
| Area Code | 561 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Lehigh Acres, Florida Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Lehigh Acres, 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 Lehigh Acres includes coordinates 26.625350°N, 81.624803°W, situated in Lee County. ZIP code 33972, 33936, 33973, 33970, 33971. 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.
