Tampa, Florida Weather
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Tampa weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 3Light Drizzle33%—86°72°—
- ThursdayJun 4Overcast——88°67°+2°
- FridayJun 5Overcast——86°71°-2°
- SaturdayJun 6Overcast11%—88°70°+2°
- SundayJun 7Overcast19%—95°71°+7°
- MondayJun 8Overcast36%—95°75°0°
- TuesdayJun 9Overcast38%—89°76°-6°
PM2.5/PM10 ratio 0.67 with 16 mph wind — characteristic of long-range haze transport rather than a local source. AQI up 6 over the last 6 hours (gradual rise).
OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
What's driving it
Ozone × UV × Sky
Ozone at AQI 47 — peak already passed at 1 PM under overcast skies. Levels should ease through evening.
- Present
- AQI 47
- UV peak
- 1.5 at earlier today
- Sky at peak
- overcast
- Projected peak
- AQI 47
PM × Wind × Precip
PM2.5/PM10 ratio 0.67 with 16 mph wind — characteristic of long-range haze transport rather than a local source.
- PM2.5/PM10
- 0.67
- Wind
- breezy
- Recent rain
- 0h in last 6h
- Pattern
- transport
Trends
Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.
Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
The higher the clouds, the finer the weather.
- Moonrise
- 2:42 AM
- Moonset
- 1:04 PM
- In sign
- ♑︎ Capricorn
Fireflies pulse through the magnolias
Tampa at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 3°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: February 3 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: Jun 1–5
- Planting window: Harvest spring lettuce before it bolts. Sow heat-tolerant greens.
Right now in the garden
Peak growing season
As of June 3, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.
SPC Convective Outlook
Storm Prediction Center — Tampa
SPC has placed Tampa in the General Thunderstorms category for severe thunderstorms day after tomorrow.
- TODAYNONENo severe risk
- TOMORROWNONENo severe risk
- DAY 3TSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
Thunderstorms possible. Not severe, but capable of producing lightning and brief heavy rain.
Source: NOAA / NWS Storm Prediction Center categorical convective outlook. Outlooks are re-issued multiple times per day; this page reflects the most recent SPC polygons covering the city’s coordinates.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| March | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | — |
| April | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | — |
| May | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | — | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
August brings Tampa's highest temperatures (~84°F mean) while January delivers the coldest (~62°F). Rainfall reaches its peak in August (9.0 inches) and drops to its lowest point in November (1.4 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62° | 2.6″ | 4 |
| February | 65° | 2.6″ | 4 |
| March | 69° | 2.5″ | 3 |
| April | 74° | 2.5″ | 3 |
| May | 80° | 2.6″ | 4 |
| June | 83° | 7.4″ | 10 |
| July | 84° | 7.8″ | 11 |
| August | 84° | 9.0″ | 11 |
| September | 83° | 6.1″ | 8 |
| October | 77° | 2.3″ | 4 |
| November | 70° | 1.4″ | 2 |
| December | 65° | 2.6″ | 4 |
Regional context
Tampa belongs to a humid subtropical climate region, sharing similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions with nearby cities in this zone.
Similar climates: Miami, FL, Orlando, FL, Jacksonville, FL, Cape Coral, FL, Palm Bay, FL.
Naturalist notes
During late April, southern magnolia trees begin their fragrant blooming season across Tampa's landscape.
May brings the return of chuck-will's-widows, their distinctive three-note calls echoing through Florida's woodlands after dark.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Tampa?
- Tampa's last spring frost typically occurs around mid-February, with the first fall frost returning around mid-December.
- What is the rainy season in Tampa?
- August records the highest rainfall with about 9.0 inches on average; Tampa receives roughly 49 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Tampa?
- August typically brings the warmest temperatures, averaging about 84°F.
- What is the coldest month in Tampa?
- January typically brings the coldest temperatures, averaging about 62°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Tampa?
- Cool-season crops (peas, lettuce) can be planted around the last spring frost (mid-February); warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers) should wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Tampa get?
- Tampa experiences about 69 rainy days per year on average.
- What hardiness zone is Tampa?
- Tampa's USDA hardiness zone depends on its lowest average winter temperature; use the USDA's online lookup with the city ZIP for the current zone designation.
Climate
Tampa, Florida experiences a humid subtropical climate zone. January temperatures hover near 62°F while July averages 84°F — a 22°F seasonal swing.
Throughout the year, Tampa receives about 49 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 69 rainy days.
Several factors determine Tampa's weather patterns: latitude (28.0°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation. These elements influence what grows here, when frost occurs, and daily weather conditions.