Climate Comfort Score
89/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 75°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Tampa, FL Climate
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- 75°F
- Avg annual temp
- 89/100
- Comfort score
- 49.5"
- Annual precip
- -8d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Tampa
Tampa, Florida averages 75°F a year and scores 89/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 93% of U.S. cities.
- 75°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 89/100
- comfort score, milder than 93% of U.S. cities
- 49.5"
- annual precipitation
- -8 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
75°F (24°C)
Avg High
83°F
Avg Low
66°F
Annual Precip
49.5"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
89/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
75°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
49.5"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Tampa) 89.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Tampa area.
How Tampa compares to every U.S. city
Tampa's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
89 Top 7% higher than 93% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Tampa
MethodologyTampa's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 2.6" | 0.0" | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 2.6" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 2.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 2.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| May | 88°F (31°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 80°F (26°C) | 2.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 9.6 |
| June | 91°F (33°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 7.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 18.2 |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 84°F (29°C) | 7.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 20.6 |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 84°F (29°C) | 9.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 22.4 |
| September | 90°F (32°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 6.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 17.9 |
| October | 86°F (30°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 2.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.4 |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 1.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 2.6" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.6"
7.1 days with precipitation
February 2.6"
6.6 days with precipitation
March 2.5"
5.9 days with precipitation
April 2.5"
5.7 days with precipitation
May 2.6"
6.2 days with precipitation
June 7.4"
13.3 days with precipitation
July 7.8"
16.6 days with precipitation
August 9.0"
16.2 days with precipitation
September 6.1"
12.8 days with precipitation
October 2.3"
7.2 days with precipitation
November 1.4"
4.6 days with precipitation
December 2.6"
6.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
January 12
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
January 20
50% probability date
Growing Season
-8 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
434
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
3,928
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
January
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72% | 7.2 | 20% | 25% |
| February | 70% | 7.8 | 22% | 21% |
| March | 69% | 7.6 | 24% | 13% |
| April | 67% | 7.5 | 21% | 10% |
| May | 70% | 7.0 | 11% | 13% |
| June | 75% | 5.9 | 6% | 15% |
| July | 76% | 5.6 | 6% | 12% |
| August | 76% | 5.8 | 7% | 14% |
| September | 75% | 6.5 | 13% | 17% |
| October | 71% | 6.9 | 25% | 12% |
| November | 72% | 6.5 | 25% | 14% |
| December | 74% | 6.8 | 19% | 22% |
What Tampa's climate means for you
Tampa runs 75°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about -8 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near January 20 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 434 heating and 3,928 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Tampa, FL
In Tampa, Florida, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 75°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 83°F to a mean daily low of 66°F. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USW00012842, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Tampa should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 49.5 inches, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages -8 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near January 20 and the first fall freeze near January 12. And on the energy front, 434 heating degree days and 3,928 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Tampa scores 89/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for August-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Tampa, FL? ▼
The average annual temperature in Tampa, Florida is 75°F. The warmest month averages 91°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 53°F (12°C).
How much rain does Tampa get? ▼
Tampa receives 49.5 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Tampa? ▼
Tampa has a climate comfort score of 89/100 (Excellent), milder than 93% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Tampa? ▼
Tampa has approximately -8 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around January 20 and the first fall freeze around January 12.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Tampa? ▼
Tampa has 434 heating degree days and 3,928 cooling degree days annually, a cooling-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Tampa climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00012842 near Tampa.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00012842. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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