NWS, American, European side by side around Lakeland and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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consensus of the three models
7-day forecast
where the models agree, and where they split
Lakeland, FL is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 91°F) and coldest in Jan (lows around 52°F), with roughly 51 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Lakeland right now, and see exactly where they disagree.
Lakeland climate by month
average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
71°
52°
Feb
76°
55°
Mar
81°
60°
Apr
85°
63°
May
90°
68°
Jun
90°
72°
Jul
91°
75°
Aug
90°
75°
Sep
88°
73°
Oct
82°
67°
Nov
77°
61°
Dec
71°
55°
Common questions
What's the weather in Lakeland today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Lakeland today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Lakeland today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Lakeland and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Lakeland?
No single model is always right. NWS, American, European each run their own physics, so we line all three up: when they agree the Lakeland forecast is reliable, and when they split you should expect surprises. See our tested US accuracy scoreboard for how the models compare.
What is the warmest month in Lakeland?
Jul is typically the warmest month in Lakeland, with average highs around 91°F.
How cold does Lakeland get?
The coldest month in Lakeland is Jan, when overnight lows average about 52°F.
How much rain does Lakeland get?
Lakeland sees roughly 51 in of precipitation a year, with Aug usually the wettest month.
The forecasts Americans check
The two biggest apps keep their model a secret, so we can't show their numbers, only link you to them. The National Weather Service is public, so its data sits right in the comparison above.