Miami-Dade County

Yes, it really is cold in Miami! Take a look at how South Florida bundled up

By Miami Herald staff
The cold temperatures didn't stop a man from taking his dogs for a walk in Coconut Grove, as Miami woke to one of its coldest New Year's Eves in decades, on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
The cold temperatures didn't stop a man from taking his dogs for a walk in Coconut Grove as Miami woke to one of its coldest New Year's Eves in decades on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. Pedro Portal pportal@miamiherald.com

Miamians woke up on New Year’s Eve to temperatures in the 40s — South Florida’s lowest on this day in a quarter-century.

Down jackets, scarfs and hoodies were out on full display, though many people still kept their shorts and sandals.

READ MORE: Miami woke to one of its coldest New Year’s Eves in decades. Is it a record?

See how South Floridians fared on this chilly Wednesday:

The cold temperatures didn't stop Allison (left) and Cynthia Trescott from taking a coffee walk along Miracle Mile in Coral Gables, as Miami woke to one of its coldest New Year's Eves in decades, on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
The cold temperatures didn't stop Allison (left) and Cynthia Trescott (right) from taking a coffee walk along Miracle Mile in Coral Gables as Miami woke to one of its coldest New Year's Eves in decades on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. Pedro Portal pportal@miamiherald.com
The cold temperatures didn't stop Maria Faria, from taking a walk along Miracle Mile in Coral Gables, as Miami woke to one of its coldest New Year's Eves in decades, on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
The cold temperatures didn't stop Maria Faria from taking a walk along Miracle Mile in Coral Gables as Miami woke to one of its coldest New Year's Eves in decades on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. Pedro Portal pportal@miamiherald.com
The cold temperatures didn't stop people from taking a walk along Miracle Mile in Coral Gables, as Miami woke to one of its coldest New Year's Eves in decades, on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
The cold temperatures didn't stop people from taking a walk along Miracle Mile in Coral Gables as Miami woke to one of its coldest New Year's Eves in decades on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. Pedro Portal pportal@miamiherald.com
The cold temperatures didn't stop a man from riding his scooter along Miracle Mile in Coral Gables, as Miami woke to one of its coldest New Year's Eves in decades, on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
The cold temperatures didn't stop a man from riding his scooter along Miracle Mile in Coral Gables as Miami woke to one of its coldest New Year's Eves in decades on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. Pedro Portal pportal@miamiherald.com
A woman crosses Miracle Mile, in Coral Gables as Miami woke to one of its coldest New Year's Eves in decades, on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
A woman crosses Miracle Mile in Coral Gables as Miami woke to one of its coldest New Year's Eves in decades on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. Pedro Portal pportal@miamiherald.com
The cold temperatures didn't stop Denise Llerena from taking her dog for a walk at David Kennedy Park in Coconut Grove, as Miami woke to one of its coldest New Year's Eves in decades, on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
The cold temperatures didn't stop Denise Llerena from taking her dog for a walk at David Kennedy Park in Coconut Grove as Miami woke to one of its coldest New Year's Eves in decades on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. Pedro Portal pportal@miamiherald.com
The cold temperatures didn't stop families from taking a walk along South Bayshore Drive, in Coconut Grove, as Miami woke to one of its coldest New Year's Eves in decades, on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
The cold temperatures didn't stop families from taking a walk along South Bayshore Drive in Coconut Grove as Miami woke to one of its coldest New Year's Eves in decades on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. Pedro Portal pportal@miamiherald.com
The cold temperatures didn't stop Diana Barrios from taking a walk at David Kennedy Park in Coconut Grove, as Miami woke to one of its coldest New Year's Eves in decades, on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
The cold temperatures didn't stop Diana Barrios from taking a walk at David Kennedy Park in Coconut Grove as Miami woke to one of its coldest New Year's Eves in decades on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. Pedro Portal pportal@miamiherald.com
Cool temperatures brought coats, jackets, hoodies, sweater, and other cold-weather gear to bear as morning strollers dressed for the change in weather. An arctic blast moved into South Florida late Tuesday, bringing a sharp overnight temperature drop. Visitors and residents alike promenade in hoodies, sweaters, coats, and other cold-weather gear on Ocean Drive as breezy north winds made it feel colder through New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Morning lows were in the upper 40s to low 50s, with daytime highs near the low 70s on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in Miami Beach, Florida.
Cool temperatures brought out coats, jackets, hoodies, sweaters and other cold-weather gear as morning strollers in South Beach dressed for the change in weather that saw temperatures fall into the 40s around South Florida on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. Carl Juste cjuste@miamiherald.com
Cool temperatures brought out coats, jackets, hoodies, sweaters and other cold-weather gear as morning strollers in South Beach dressed for the change in weather that saw temperatures fall into the 40s around South Florida on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
Cool temperatures brought out coats, jackets, hoodies, sweaters and other cold-weather gear as morning strollers in South Beach dressed for the change in weather that saw temperatures fall into the 40s around South Florida on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. Carl Juste cjuste@miamiherald.com
Cool temperatures brought coats, jackets, hoodies, sweater, and other cold-weather gear to bear as morning strollers dressed for the change in weather. An arctic blast moved into South Florida late Tuesday, bringing a sharp overnight temperature drop. Visitors and residents alike promenade in hoodies, sweaters, coats, and other cold-weather gear on Ocean Drive as breezy north winds made it feel colder through New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Morning lows were in the upper 40s to low 50s, with daytime highs near the low 70s on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in Miami Beach, Florida.
Cool temperatures brought out coats, jackets, hoodies, sweaters and other cold-weather gear as morning strollers in South Beach dressed for the change in weather that saw temperatures fall into the 40s around South Florida on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. Carl Juste cjuste@miamiherald.com
A hockey enthusiast takes advantage of the cool weather and skates with a hockey puck southbound on Ocean Drive as cooler temperatures swept through Miami-Dade. An arctic blast moved into South Florida late Tuesday, bringing a sharp overnight temperature drop. Visitors and residents alike promenade in hoodies, sweaters, coats, and other cold-weather gear on Ocean Drive as breezy north winds made it feel colder through New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Morning lows were in the upper 40s to low 50s, with daytime highs near the low 70s on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in Miami Beach, Florida.
A hockey enthusiast takes advantage of the cool weather and skates with a hockey puck southbound on Ocean Drive in South Beach as cooler temperatures in the mid- and upper-40s swept through Miami-Dade on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. Carl Juste cjuste@miamiherald.com
A South Beach restaurant employee shares a laugh and keeps warm as the rising sun warms them, after temperatures dipped due to an arctic blast. An arctic blast moved into South Florida late Tuesday, bringing a sharp overnight temperature drop. Visitors and residents alike promenade in hoodies, sweaters, coats, and other cold-weather gear on Ocean Drive as breezy north winds made it feel colder through New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Morning lows were in the upper 40s to low 50s, with daytime highs near the low 70s on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in Miami Beach, Florida.
A South Beach restaurant employee shares a laugh and keeps warm as the rising sun warms the air to around 50 degrees or so on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. Carl Juste cjuste@miamiherald.com
South Beach restaurant employees seek the warmth of the rising sun in temperatures from the mid-40s to 50s as an arctic blast advanced into South Florida on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025.
South Beach restaurant employees seek the warmth of the rising sun in temperatures from the mid-40s to 50s as an arctic blast advanced into South Florida on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. Carl Juste cjuste@miamiherald.com
Cool temperatures brought coats, jackets, hoodies, sweater, and other cold-weather gear to bear as morning strollers dressed for the change in weather. An arctic blast moved into South Florida late Tuesday, bringing a sharp overnight temperature drop. Visitors and residents alike promenade in hoodies, sweaters, coats, and other cold-weather gear on Ocean Drive as breezy north winds made it feel colder through New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Morning lows were in the upper 40s to low 50s, with daytime highs near the low 70s on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in Miami Beach, Florida.
Cool temperatures brought out coats, jackets, hoodies, sweaters and other cold-weather gear as morning strollers in Miami Beach dressed for the change in weather on the morning of Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. Carl Juste cjuste@miamiherald.com

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