Plantation Key, Florida Weather
Plantation Key, 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 Plantation Key, Monroe County.
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About Plantation Key, Florida
Plantation Key emerges from the turquoise expanse as a low-slung ribbon of land, a verdant interruption in the vast, shimmering waters of the Florida Keys. It lies 34.2 miles south of Homestead, FL (from Homestead, FL: bearing 188°T), and is situated 5.9 miles north-east of Islamorada, Village of Islands. Palm fronds, perpetually stirred by the insistent sea breeze, form a feathery canopy over roads that curve with the natural grace of the coastline. The air here carries the briny tang of the Atlantic, mingled with the sweet, earthy scent of mangrove roots that grip the shallow seabed, their exposed knees like ancient, arthritic fingers reaching for the sun. Tiny channels and bays, remnants of ancient karst topography, interrupt the land, reflecting the boundless blue of the sky in their placid surfaces, inviting exploration by kayak or paddleboard. The light, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a peculiar, golden quality, casting long shadows that stretch across the manicured lawns and weathered docks, imbuing even the most ordinary scene with a quiet, painterly beauty. The history of Plantation Key is inextricably linked to its strategic position as a stepping stone in the chain of islands, a place where maritime endeavors have always held sway. Once a vital stop for vessels navigating the treacherous waters, it later found its purpose in the early 20th century as a hub for the Overseas Railroad, a monumental feat of engineering that brought a new wave of accessibility and commerce. Today, while the echoes of that ambitious past can still be felt in the resilient spirit of its inhabitants, the economy of Plantation Key thrives on the steady pulse of tourism and recreation. Marinas bustle with the comings and goings of sailboats and fishing boats, their white hulls gleaming against the cerulean backdrop, while local businesses cater to those seeking the sun-drenched allure of island life. The island maintains a character of unpretentious charm, a place where the rhythm of life is dictated by the tides and the enduring warmth of the subtropical sun.
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| Location | Plantation Key, Monroe County, Florida |
| Coordinates | 24.978336°N, 80.554667°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 33070 |
| Area Code | 305, 786 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Plantation Key, Florida Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Plantation Key, 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 Plantation Key includes coordinates 24.978336°N, 80.554667°W, situated in Monroe County. ZIP code 33070. 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.
