University, 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 University, Hills County.
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University unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling terrain, a subtle topography that belies its proximity to the more pronounced undulations of the Florida interior. It lies 2.3 miles east of Lake Magdalene, FL (from Lake Magdalene, FL: bearing 85°T), and is situated 9.1 miles north of Tampa. Here, the air carries the humid sweetness of pine and palmetto, a scent that deepens with the approach of dusk when the sky bleeds into hues of apricot and lavender. Oak trees, their limbs draped with Spanish moss like aged beards, stand sentinel over open fields and the occasional glint of water, hinting at the slow-moving creeks and ponds that punctuate the greenery. The character of University is one of quiet persistence, a place where the sun dictates the pace and the rustle of leaves provides a constant, soft soundtrack. Historically, University's roots are intertwined with the agricultural bounty of Hills County, its economy once driven by the cultivation of citrus and cattle. Today, while those traditions linger in the surrounding countryside, the presence of a prominent university imbues University with a distinct intellectual energy, a hum of research and learning that overlays the more grounded rhythms of rural life. This academic anchor has drawn a diverse population, fostering a cultural milieu that blends the laid-back charm of a small Floridian town with the vibrant discourse of higher education. Notable landmarks, though perhaps not grand monuments, include the well-maintained grounds of the university itself, a sprawling testament to scholarship, and the small, independent shops that line the modest downtown, each a repository of local stories and the scent of freshly brewed coffee.
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| Location | University, Hills County, Florida |
| Coordinates | 28.0771°N, 82.4335°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 33613, 33549 |
| Area Code | 407, 321 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for University, 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 University includes coordinates 28.077100°N, 82.433500°W, situated in Hills County. ZIP code 33613, 33549. Telephone area code: 407, 321. 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.