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Weather & Climate in St. Petersburg, FL
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
St. Petersburg has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 341 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
85°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 74.6°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 341 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 137.6 sq mi (356.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,218/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.7627°N, 82.6441°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Pinellas County County |
| Nearest Airport | St Pete-Clearwater International (PIE) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 10.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | No Rating |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Hurricane History
22 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Milton | Category 4 | 132 mph | 41 km |
| 2024 | Helene | Category 4 | 138 mph | 193 km |
| 2024 | Debby | Category 1 | 81 mph | 153 km |
| 2023 | Idalia | Category 4 | 132 mph | 192 km |
| 2022 | Ian | Category 5 | 161 mph | 112 km |
| 2022 | Nicole | Category 1 | 75 mph | 232 km |
| 2021 | Elsa | Category 1 | 75 mph | 141 km |
| 2020 | Eta | Category 1 | 75 mph | 251 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 3 | 115 mph | 65 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 3 | 127 mph | 262 km |
| 2016 | Hermine | Category 1 | 81 mph | 252 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 127 mph | 298 km |
| 2005 | Wilma | Category 3 | 121 mph | 227 km |
| 2005 | Katrina | Category 1 | 86 mph | 294 km |
| 2004 | Charley | Category 4 | 150 mph | 100 km |
| 2004 | Jeanne | Category 3 | 121 mph | 69 km |
| 2004 | Frances | Category 2 | 104 mph | 143 km |
| 2000 | Gordon | Category 1 | 81 mph | 117 km |
| 1999 | Irene | Category 1 | 81 mph | 250 km |
| 1995 | Erin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 221 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tornado History
753 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 26 fatalities, 1,055 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 4, 1966 | EF4 | 23 km | 135.8 mi | 11 |
| Apr 15, 1958 | EF4 | 11 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 3, 1992 | EF3 | 9 km | 2.6 mi | 3 |
| Mar 17, 1985 | EF3 | 78 km | 3.0 mi | 2 |
| Jan 24, 1979 | EF3 | 35 km | 7.0 mi | 0 |
| May 4, 1978 | EF3 | 18 km | 1.5 mi | 3 |
| Oct 31, 1958 | EF3 | 26 km | 3.6 mi | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2023 | EF2 | 32 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 16, 2020 | EF2 | 16 km | 13.1 mi | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2019 | EF2 | 64 km | 11.5 mi | 0 |
| Sep 10, 2017 | EF2 | 87 km | 0.6 mi | 0 |
| Jan 17, 2016 | EF2 | 49 km | 9.2 mi | 2 |
| Jan 17, 2016 | EF2 | 58 km | 1.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 24, 2012 | EF2 | 97 km | 6.2 mi | 0 |
| Dec 25, 2006 | EF2 | 68 km | 0.8 mi | 0 |
| Dec 7, 1996 | EF2 | 35 km | 2.0 mi | 1 |
| Oct 3, 1992 | EF2 | 20 km | 3.0 mi | 1 |
| Jul 12, 1992 | EF2 | 32 km | 4.5 mi | 0 |
| Feb 8, 1986 | EF2 | 81 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| Dec 12, 1983 | EF2 | 97 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,415 acres, 1999).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 7,415 | 76 km |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 5,474 | 87 km |
| 1999 | UNNAMED | 4,949 | 73 km |
| 1994 | UNNAMED | 4,477 | 71 km |
| 2004 | UNNAMED | 3,999 | 71 km |
| 1992 | UNNAMED | 3,905 | 74 km |
| 2003 | UNNAMED | 3,890 | 76 km |
| 1992 | UNNAMED | 3,836 | 68 km |
| 1989 | UNNAMED | 3,828 | 74 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 3,744 | 75 km |
| 1995 | UNNAMED | 3,726 | 90 km |
| 1985 | UNNAMED | 3,647 | 77 km |
| 1990 | UNNAMED | 3,595 | 68 km |
| 2012 | UNNAMED | 3,443 | 55 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,436 | 87 km |
| 2017 | RAINTREE BLVD | 3,319 | 96 km |
| 1990 | UNNAMED | 3,245 | 73 km |
| 1990 | UNNAMED | 3,152 | 69 km |
| 1992 | UNNAMED | 3,132 | 46 km |
| 1992 | UNNAMED | 3,058 | 87 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 6.4 in | |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 7.0 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in |
St. Petersburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 62°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.5") and April the driest (1.5").