University, Florida Weather
University, 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 University, Hills County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near University. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for University is published on the Tampa Executive Airport (KVDF) page, 11 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 University 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 University: Tampa International Airport (KTPA) 15 km · Peter O Knight Airport (KTPF) 18 km · MacDill Air Force Base (KMCF) 27 km · Plant City Municipal Airport (KPCM) 28 km · St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (KPIE) 31 km
Conditions reported at KVDF describe the airfield itself. Weather 11 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at University specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About University, Florida
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.
Live animated radar for University 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 | 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 | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This University, Florida Weather Page
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, 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 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. 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.
