Waldo, Florida Weather
Waldo, 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 Waldo, Alachua County.
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Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Waldo.
About Waldo, Florida
Waldo rests in the heart of Alachua County, where the land begins its slow, almost imperceptible swell towards the higher elevations of North Florida. It lies 13.4 miles north-east of Gainesville, FL (from Gainesville, FL: bearing 45°T), and is situated 9.0 miles north-west of Melrose. The terrain here is a gentle mosaic of pine forests, their needles whispering in the breeze, and open fields that stretch towards a sky often painted in hues of soft lavender and apricot as the day surrenders to evening. Cypress and oak trees, draped in Spanish moss like ancient, tattered cloaks, guard the edges of slow-moving creeks and ephemeral wetlands that capture the diffused Florida sunlight. The air, particularly after a summer rain, carries the earthy scent of damp soil and the sweet perfume of blooming wildflowers, a subtle fragrance that clings to the quiet stillness of the afternoon. The history of Waldo is as deeply rooted as the ancient oaks that dot its landscape, a story interwoven with the agricultural rhythms of North Florida. Once a significant railroad hub, its economy was shaped by the movement of timber and crops, a legacy that still echoes in the quietude of its streets. While that bustling era has long since passed, the spirit of self-reliance and community persists. A few independent businesses, their signs faded but their welcome warm, still serve as gathering points, offering a glimpse into the enduring character of Waldo. The land itself, with its fertile soil and abundant water, continues to draw those who find solace and purpose in the cultivation of the earth, a quiet testament to the enduring connection between people and place.
Live animated radar for Waldo and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Waldo, Alachua County, Florida |
| Coordinates | 29.789688°N, 82.167325°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 32694 |
| Area Code | 904 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Waldo, Florida Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Waldo, 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 Waldo includes coordinates 29.789688°N, 82.167325°W, situated in Alachua County. ZIP code 32694. Telephone area code: 904. 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.
