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Lakeland weather in numbers

from 30 years of measured normals

Lakeland swings 55°F across the year, from 90°F highs in July to 35°F lows in January, and January is usually the wettest month in a year that brings about 58 in of precipitation.

Warmest month
July
90°F average high
Coldest month
January
35°F average low
Wettest month
January
58 in a year
Below freezing
Never
overnight lows stay above 32°F
Comfortable
4 months
February, March, April and October
Residents
13,000
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The weather map: all three models at once

NWS, American, European side by side around Lakeland and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Lakeland hourly forecast: next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

Rain in the next 24 hours, model by model

each model's own hourly precipitation, side by side

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Lakeland 10-day forecast, out to 14 days

where the models agree, and where they split

Lakeland, Tennessee (TN) is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 90°F) and coldest in Jan (lows around 35°F), with roughly 58 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Lakeland right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United States before you trust any single number.

Lakeland climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
51°
35°
Feb
61°
41°
Mar
64°
46°
Apr
71°
53°
May
82°
63°
Jun
89°
69°
Jul
90°
73°
Aug
90°
72°
Sep
84°
66°
Oct
76°
56°
Nov
64°
47°
Dec
55°
39°

Which forecast is most accurate in the US?

CheckWeather Score, graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather-scoreTempWindRainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
89
/100rank #1
88±1.2°F96±1.2 mph8491% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
73
/100rank #2
82±1.8°F93±2.3 mph4972% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy, each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1999 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United States, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

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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?
July is typically the warmest month in Lakeland, with average highs around 90°F.
How cold does Lakeland get?
The coldest month in Lakeland is January, when overnight lows average about 35°F.
How much rain does Lakeland get?
Lakeland sees roughly 58 in of precipitation a year, with January usually the wettest month.

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