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Weather & Climate in Tampa, FL

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Tampa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 340 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 44.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average74.2°F
37% above US avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area175.2 sq mi (453.8 km²)
Population Density3,436/sq mi
Coordinates27.9663°N, 82.4776°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHillsborough County County
Nearest AirportTampa International (TPA)
3 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.4"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.99"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.81"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score98.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability36.4 / 100
Community Resilience33.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very High
Hurricane Very High
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather No Rating
Lightning Very High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very High
Landslide Relatively Low
Coastal Flood Relatively High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Hurricane History

20 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 42 km
2024 Helene Category 4 138 mph 196 km
2024 Debby Category 1 81 mph 163 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 132 mph 202 km
2022 Ian Category 5 161 mph 115 km
2022 Nicole Category 1 75 mph 218 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 75 mph 168 km
2020 Eta Category 1 75 mph 279 km
2017 Irma Category 3 115 mph 38 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 127 mph 236 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 81 mph 254 km
2005 Wilma Category 3 121 mph 242 km
2004 Charley Category 4 150 mph 87 km
2004 Jeanne Category 3 121 mph 47 km
2004 Frances Category 2 104 mph 132 km
2000 Gordon Category 1 81 mph 130 km
1999 Irene Category 1 81 mph 234 km
1995 Erin Category 1 86 mph 206 km
1992 Andrew Category 5 167 mph 249 km
1985 Elena Category 3 127 mph 153 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tornado History

821 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 31 fatalities, 1,197 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 4, 1966 EF4 32 km 135.8 mi 11
Apr 15, 1958 EF4 36 km 0.1 mi 0
Feb 22, 1998 EF3 94 km 18.0 mi 3
Oct 3, 1992 EF3 27 km 2.6 mi 3
Mar 17, 1985 EF3 99 km 3.0 mi 2
Apr 9, 1983 EF3 84 km 10.0 mi 3
Jan 24, 1979 EF3 60 km 7.0 mi 0
May 4, 1978 EF3 22 km 1.5 mi 3
Oct 31, 1958 EF3 51 km 3.6 mi 0
Oct 12, 2023 EF2 99 km 5.6 mi 0
Oct 11, 2023 EF2 35 km 5.0 mi 0
Dec 16, 2020 EF2 29 km 13.1 mi 0
Oct 18, 2019 EF2 42 km 11.5 mi 0
Sep 10, 2017 EF2 62 km 0.6 mi 0
Jan 17, 2016 EF2 54 km 9.2 mi 2
Jan 17, 2016 EF2 80 km 1.2 mi 0
Jun 24, 2012 EF2 78 km 6.2 mi 0
Dec 25, 2006 EF2 41 km 0.8 mi 0
Mar 9, 1998 EF2 97 km 10.4 mi 0
Dec 27, 1997 EF2 80 km 5.8 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: STAGECOACH COMPLEX (14,079 acres, 2001).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2001 STAGECOACH COMPLEX 14,079 78 km
1999 UNNAMED 7,415 93 km
1995 UNNAMED 5,474 59 km
1999 UNNAMED 4,949 86 km
1994 UNNAMED 4,477 89 km
2004 UNNAMED 3,999 87 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,905 87 km
2003 UNNAMED 3,890 49 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,836 67 km
1989 UNNAMED 3,828 89 km
1985 UNNAMED 3,744 92 km
1995 UNNAMED 3,726 63 km
1985 UNNAMED 3,647 93 km
1990 UNNAMED 3,595 81 km
2012 UNNAMED 3,443 59 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,436 90 km
1990 UNNAMED 3,245 86 km
1990 UNNAMED 3,152 83 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,132 53 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,058 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in
March 67°F (20°C) 3.5 in
April 72°F (22°C) 1.8 in Driest
May 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
June 81°F (27°C) 6.7 in
July 84°F (29°C) 7.2 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 8.0 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 6.5 in
October 75°F (24°C) 2.4 in
November 69°F (20°C) 2.1 in
December 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in

Tampa has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 62°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.0") and April the driest (1.8").

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