Pensacola, Florida Weather
Pensacola, 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 Pensacola, Escambia County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Pensacola. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Pensacola is published on the Pensacola International Airport (KPNS) page, 6 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 Pensacola 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 Pensacola: Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field (KNPA) 12 km · Spencer Nolf Airport (KNRQ) 24 km · Whiting Field Naval Air Station South Airport (KNDZ) 36 km · Whiting Field Naval Air Station - North (KNSE) 38 km · Naval Outlying Field Barin (KNBJ) 40 km
Conditions reported at KPNS describe the airfield itself. Weather 6 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Pensacola specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Pensacola, Florida
Pensacola, a place where the Gulf of Mexico whispers secrets to the land, boasts a geography shaped by the warm embrace of the southern coast and the winding paths of its waterways. It lies 6.1 miles south of Ferry Pass, FL (from Ferry Pass, FL: bearing 182°T), and is situated 6.5 miles east-south-east of Bellview. This coastal city is a study in contrasts, with its sandy shores meeting the rich, dark earth of the Florida panhandle, a terrain that has drawn human habitation for millennia. Its history is a deep, layered narrative, beginning with Indigenous peoples and evolving through Spanish, British, and American eras, each leaving their indelible mark. The economy of Pensacola has long been tied to its strategic harbor, fostering industries from naval operations to the timber trade, and more recently, tourism, drawing visitors to its sun-drenched beaches and vibrant downtown. The air here often carries a salty tang, a constant reminder of the sea's influence, and the light at dusk can paint the sky in hues of rose and lavender, a gentle farewell to the day. The cultural character of Pensacola is a blend of Southern hospitality and a distinctly maritime spirit, a laid-back rhythm that invites one to linger. Among its most notable landmarks is Fort Pickens, a sentinel of history standing guard over the entrance to Pensacola Bay, and the historic downtown district, where cobblestone streets hint at bygone days. The University of West Florida provides a hub of academic life, while the Pensacola Blue Wahoos bring a lively energy to the baseball diamond. Major events like the annual Blue Angels Air Show draw crowds from far and wide, celebrating the city's deep connection to aviation. Though many figures have passed through, the enduring spirit of Pensacola remains, a testament to its enduring allure.
Live animated radar for Pensacola 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 | Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida |
| Coordinates | 30.421309°N, 87.216915°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 32501, 32503, 32502, 32504, 32505 |
| Area Code | 850 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Pensacola, Florida Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Pensacola, 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 Pensacola includes coordinates 30.421309°N, 87.216915°W, situated in Escambia County. ZIP code 32501, 32503, 32502, 32504, 32505. Telephone area code: 850. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
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.
