Tampa weather in July
In July, Tampa sees average daytime highs of 88°F and overnight lows near 76°F, with 6.8 in of rain across 23.4 wet days and about 13.6 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 2nd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 88°F through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 16% of the time in July, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 48 min at the start of July to 13 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is Tampa's 12th-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Tampa's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 88°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 76°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 6.8 in
- 23.4 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 36 min
- 5:47 AM – 7:24 PM
- Cloud cover
- 69%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 5 mph
- 12th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.69 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.0
- out of 10
Tampa is city in and seat of Hillsborough County, Florida, United States.
- Density
- 913/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1823
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in July
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 88°F through the month.
A typical July day in Tampa reaches about 88°F in the afternoon and slips back to 76°F overnight — a 12°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 84°F and 91°F. Set against its neighbours, July runs on par with June and on par with August.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 |
| Avg low (°F) | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 88 | 76 |
| 2 | 88 | 76 |
| 3 | 88 | 76 |
| 4 | 88 | 76 |
| 5 | 88 | 76 |
| 6 | 88 | 76 |
| 7 | 88 | 76 |
| 8 | 88 | 76 |
| 9 | 88 | 76 |
| 10 | 88 | 76 |
| 11 | 88 | 76 |
| 12 | 88 | 76 |
| 13 | 88 | 76 |
| 14 | 88 | 76 |
| 15 | 88 | 77 |
| 16 | 88 | 77 |
| 17 | 88 | 77 |
| 18 | 88 | 77 |
| 19 | 88 | 77 |
| 20 | 88 | 77 |
| 21 | 88 | 77 |
| 22 | 88 | 77 |
| 23 | 88 | 77 |
| 24 | 88 | 77 |
| 25 | 88 | 77 |
| 26 | 88 | 77 |
| 27 | 88 | 77 |
| 28 | 88 | 77 |
| 29 | 88 | 77 |
| 30 | 88 | 77 |
| 31 | 88 | 77 |
How July really feels in Tampa
Once humidity and wind are folded in, July averages 31 days that feel above 90°F and 0 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in July is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Tampa weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 2nd-warmest and 2nd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69° / 52° | 2.4 | 6.2 | 10.4 | 7.2 |
| Feb | 72° / 54° | 2.1 | 6 | 11 | 7.4 |
| Mar | 76° / 58° | 2.3 | 6.4 | 11.8 | 7.7 |
| Apr | 81° / 64° | 2.1 | 6.1 | 12.6 | 7.2 |
| May | 86° / 70° | 2.6 | 8.5 | 13.4 | 5.5 |
| Jun | 88° / 75° | 6.4 | 19.2 | 13.7 | 3.6 |
| Jul | 88° / 76° | 6.8 | 23.4 | 13.6 | 3.0 |
| Aug | 88° / 77° | 7.0 | 24.2 | 13 | 2.9 |
| Sep | 87° / 75° | 5.4 | 17.5 | 12.2 | 3.8 |
| Oct | 83° / 68° | 2.3 | 8.3 | 11.3 | 6.2 |
| Nov | 77° / 60° | 1.5 | 4.1 | 10.6 | 8.0 |
| Dec | 72° / 55° | 2.0 | 5.4 | 10.3 | 7.6 |
Cloud cover in July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 16% of the time in July, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 21% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 63%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Cloudier (%) | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37 | 63 |
| 2 | 37 | 63 |
| 3 | 37 | 63 |
| 4 | 36 | 64 |
| 5 | 37 | 63 |
| 6 | 37 | 63 |
| 7 | 38 | 62 |
| 8 | 38 | 62 |
| 9 | 38 | 62 |
| 10 | 39 | 61 |
| 11 | 39 | 61 |
| 12 | 38 | 62 |
| 13 | 38 | 62 |
| 14 | 37 | 63 |
| 15 | 37 | 63 |
| 16 | 37 | 63 |
| 17 | 37 | 63 |
| 18 | 37 | 63 |
| 19 | 37 | 63 |
| 20 | 37 | 63 |
| 21 | 37 | 63 |
| 22 | 37 | 63 |
| 23 | 37 | 63 |
| 24 | 37 | 63 |
| 25 | 36 | 64 |
| 26 | 35 | 65 |
| 27 | 35 | 65 |
| 28 | 35 | 65 |
| 29 | 35 | 65 |
| 30 | 35 | 65 |
| 31 | 35 | 65 |
Chance of precipitation in July
Tampa gets around 6.8 in of rain over 23.4 wet days in July. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 76% and peaks near 79% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 71 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 79 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 71 |
| 2 | 71 |
| 3 | 72 |
| 4 | 72 |
| 5 | 73 |
| 6 | 74 |
| 7 | 74 |
| 8 | 75 |
| 9 | 76 |
| 10 | 76 |
| 11 | 77 |
| 12 | 77 |
| 13 | 78 |
| 14 | 78 |
| 15 | 78 |
| 16 | 78 |
| 17 | 78 |
| 18 | 78 |
| 19 | 78 |
| 20 | 78 |
| 21 | 78 |
| 22 | 77 |
| 23 | 77 |
| 24 | 77 |
| 25 | 77 |
| 26 | 77 |
| 27 | 78 |
| 28 | 78 |
| 29 | 78 |
| 30 | 79 |
| 31 | 79 |
Humidity in July
Most of July feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, July lands in the oppressive band about 69% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muggy (%) | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Oppressive (%) | 75 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 61 |
| Miserable (%) | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 38 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 75 | 22 |
| 2 | 3 | 75 | 22 |
| 3 | 2 | 75 | 23 |
| 4 | 2 | 74 | 24 |
| 5 | 2 | 73 | 25 |
| 6 | 1 | 73 | 26 |
| 7 | 1 | 73 | 26 |
| 8 | 1 | 72 | 27 |
| 9 | 1 | 72 | 27 |
| 10 | 1 | 71 | 28 |
| 11 | 1 | 71 | 28 |
| 12 | 1 | 70 | 29 |
| 13 | 1 | 70 | 29 |
| 14 | 1 | 70 | 29 |
| 15 | 1 | 69 | 30 |
| 16 | 1 | 69 | 30 |
| 17 | 1 | 69 | 30 |
| 18 | 1 | 68 | 31 |
| 19 | 1 | 68 | 31 |
| 20 | 1 | 67 | 32 |
| 21 | 1 | 67 | 32 |
| 22 | 1 | 66 | 33 |
| 23 | 1 | 66 | 33 |
| 24 | 1 | 66 | 33 |
| 25 | 1 | 65 | 34 |
| 26 | 1 | 64 | 35 |
| 27 | 1 | 64 | 35 |
| 28 | 1 | 63 | 36 |
| 29 | 1 | 63 | 36 |
| 30 | 1 | 62 | 37 |
| 31 | 1 | 61 | 38 |
Wind in July
Winds average 5 mph in July, the calmest month.
Across July, daily wind ranges from about 5 mph on the calmest days to 5 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (mph) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 5 | calm |
| 3 | 5 | calm |
| 4 | 5 | calm |
| 5 | 5 | calm |
| 6 | 5 | calm |
| 7 | 5 | calm |
| 8 | 5 | calm |
| 9 | 5 | calm |
| 10 | 5 | calm |
| 11 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 5 | calm |
| 13 | 5 | calm |
| 14 | 5 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
| 31 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in July
Daylight runs from about 13 h 48 min at the start of July to 13 h 24 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 24 minutes over July. Sunrise moves from 5:41 AM to 5:55 AM, and sunset from 7:26 PM to 7:17 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.8 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:54 | 5:55 | 5:55 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:26 | 7:26 | 7:26 | 7:26 | 7:26 | 7:26 | 7:26 | 7:25 | 7:25 | 7:25 | 7:25 | 7:25 | 7:25 | 7:24 | 7:24 | 7:24 | 7:24 | 7:23 | 7:23 | 7:22 | 7:22 | 7:22 | 7:21 | 7:21 | 7:20 | 7:20 | 7:19 | 7:19 | 7:18 | 7:17 | 7:17 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.8 | 5:41 | 7:26 |
| 2 | 13.7 | 5:41 | 7:26 |
| 3 | 13.7 | 5:41 | 7:26 |
| 4 | 13.7 | 5:42 | 7:26 |
| 5 | 13.7 | 5:42 | 7:26 |
| 6 | 13.7 | 5:43 | 7:26 |
| 7 | 13.7 | 5:43 | 7:26 |
| 8 | 13.7 | 5:43 | 7:25 |
| 9 | 13.7 | 5:44 | 7:25 |
| 10 | 13.7 | 5:44 | 7:25 |
| 11 | 13.7 | 5:45 | 7:25 |
| 12 | 13.7 | 5:45 | 7:25 |
| 13 | 13.6 | 5:46 | 7:25 |
| 14 | 13.6 | 5:46 | 7:24 |
| 15 | 13.6 | 5:47 | 7:24 |
| 16 | 13.6 | 5:47 | 7:24 |
| 17 | 13.6 | 5:48 | 7:24 |
| 18 | 13.6 | 5:48 | 7:23 |
| 19 | 13.6 | 5:49 | 7:23 |
| 20 | 13.6 | 5:49 | 7:22 |
| 21 | 13.5 | 5:50 | 7:22 |
| 22 | 13.5 | 5:50 | 7:22 |
| 23 | 13.5 | 5:51 | 7:21 |
| 24 | 13.5 | 5:51 | 7:21 |
| 25 | 13.5 | 5:52 | 7:20 |
| 26 | 13.5 | 5:52 | 7:20 |
| 27 | 13.4 | 5:53 | 7:19 |
| 28 | 13.4 | 5:53 | 7:19 |
| 29 | 13.4 | 5:54 | 7:18 |
| 30 | 13.4 | 5:55 | 7:17 |
| 31 | 13.4 | 5:55 | 7:17 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 5.69 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.16 kWh/m² to a high of 6.41 kWh/m² in May across the year — July's 5.69 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.5 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Tampa
In July, Tampa sits inside its atlantic hurricane and rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Tampa sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Tampa's rainy season runs June–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is July a good time to visit Tampa?
Our two travel scores rate July for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
July is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Tampa.
What to pack for Tampa in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, Tampa sees daytime highs around 88°F and nights near 76°F. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 23 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Tampa in July
The nearest coast averages about 86°F in July — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 24 mi away) is warmest in August at about 86°F and coldest in January near 65°F.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Mar 15 to Dec 20 — about 9.2 months when the water holds above 68°F.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°F) | 65 | 65 | 68 | 73 | 79 | 83 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 80 | 73 | 69 |
| Comfort | Cool | Cool | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Refreshing | Refreshing |
| Sea temperature (°F) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65 | Cool |
| Feb | 65 | Cool |
| Mar | 68 | Refreshing |
| Apr | 73 | Refreshing |
| May | 79 | Warm |
| Jun | 83 | Tropical |
| Jul | 86 | Tropical |
| Aug | 86 | Tropical |
| Sep | 85 | Tropical |
| Oct | 80 | Warm |
| Nov | 73 | Refreshing |
| Dec | 69 | Refreshing |
UV index in Tampa in July
Clear-sky midday UV in July peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Tampa peaks around July 12 at about 11 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 19 at about 4 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
| Level | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5 | Moderate |
| Feb | 7 | High |
| Mar | 8 | Very high |
| Apr | 9 | Very high |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 10 | Very high |
| Sep | 9 | Very high |
| Oct | 7 | Very high |
| Nov | 5 | High |
| Dec | 4 | Moderate |
Air quality in Tampa in July
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where July falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Tampa is worst in July — around 19 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.0× the cleanest month (November, 10 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Good |
| Feb | 11 | Good |
| Mar | 11 | Good |
| Apr | 11 | Good |
| May | 12 | Good |
| Jun | 16 | Moderate |
| Jul | 19 | Moderate |
| Aug | 18 | Moderate |
| Sep | 13 | Moderate |
| Oct | 10 | Good |
| Nov | 10 | Good |
| Dec | 10 | Good |
Where is Tampa?
Tampa sits at 27.9°N, 82.5°W, 3 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Palm River-Clair Mel, 5.0 mi away.
Topography around Tampa
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Tampa.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Tampa has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 82 ft around an average of 23 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 240 ft; within 50 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 374 ft.
The land around Tampa is covered by artificial surfaces (56%) and trees (20%) within 2 miles, trees (33%), water (30%) and artificial surfaces (26%) within 10 miles, and trees (39%) and water (33%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Tampa (27.9475°, -82.4584°, elevation 3 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).