Marathon, Florida Weather
Marathon, 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, soil and crop conditions for Marathon, Monroe County.
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Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Marathon.
About Marathon, Florida
Marathon unfurls itself across a string of islands, a shimmering emerald necklace strung between the vast turquoise of the Gulf of Mexico and the deeper sapphire of the Atlantic. It lies 44.8 miles east-north-east of Key West, FL (from Key West, FL: bearing 76°T), and is situated 4.5 miles west of Key Colony Beach. Here, the land itself seems to sigh with the slow ebb and flow of the tide, a constant, gentle breath composed of salty air and the murmur of distant seabirds. The landscape is a mosaic of mangrove forests, their tangled roots like ancient secrets holding the earth in place, interspersed with sun-baked rocky outcrops and stretches of powdery white sand that yield to the insistent caress of the waves. The very air feels alive, humming with the warmth of the sun and carrying the faint, sweet perfume of sea grape blossoms, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity and its profound influence on every aspect of life in Marathon. The history of Marathon is as fluid and layered as the surrounding waters, a story shaped by the hardy souls who first navigated these keys in search of sustenance and sanctuary. Originally known as the Seven Mile Marathon, it was the audacious vision of Henry Flagler and his Overseas Railroad that truly awakened this island chain, forging a path of steel and dreams across the turquoise expanse and connecting these scattered outposts to the mainland's pulse. Today, Marathon’s economy thrives on the bounty of its waters, a vibrant ecosystem that draws anglers and divers from across the globe, while the hum of boat engines and the clatter of seafood being prepared at waterfront restaurants form the soundtrack of its daily life. The Marathon Community Theater, a small but cherished landmark, stands as a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of community and the arts that flourishes amidst the natural splendor.
Live animated radar for Marathon 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 | Marathon, Monroe County, Florida |
| Coordinates | 24.713752°N, 81.090351°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 33050 |
| Area Code | 305, 786 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Marathon, Florida Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Marathon, 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 Marathon includes coordinates 24.713752°N, 81.090351°W, situated in Monroe County. ZIP code 33050. Telephone area code: 305, 786. 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.
