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Tampa, FL Weather on July 17

Tampa hits 96°F record high on July 17, 2002

July 17 in Tampa typically brings typical summer heat with an average high of 91°F, but the day has seen more extreme conditions in the historical record. The record high of 96°F set in 2002 stands as the hottest reading for this date across 55 years of data, while the coolest low of 72°F occurred in 1972, showing the range of summer variability in Florida's climate.

By Weather On This Day|
Avg High
91°F
Avg Low
76°F
Record High
96°F
2021
Record Low
72°F
2013
Tampa, FL on July 17 — Temperature History60°F70°F80°F90°F100°F19801990200020102020HighLow

What to Expect on July 17

Planning for July 17th in Tampa, FL? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the warmest July 17 ever in Tampa?

The warmest July 17 in Tampa, FL reached 96°F in 2021. That is 5°F above the long-term average high of 91°F.

What was the coldest July 17 ever in Tampa?

The coldest July 17 in Tampa, FL dropped to 72°F in 2013. That is 4°F below the long-term average low of 76°F.

What is the average temperature on July 17 in Tampa?

On July 17, Tampa averages a high of 91°F and a low of 76°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from TAMPA INTL AP.

How many years of weather data are available for July 17 in Tampa?

We have 55 years of weather records for July 17 in Tampa, FL, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.

July 17 Weather History in Tampa

YearHighLowPrecipSnow
202593°F80°F0.03"--
202491°F78°F0"--
202394°F81°F0.05"--
202290°F77°F1.98"--
202196°F80°F0.03"--
202096°F78°F0"--
201990°F76°F0.15"--
201891°F80°F0.48"--
201790°F78°F0"--
201696°F75°F0.28"--
201585°F77°F0.56"--
201490°F74°F4.93"--
201392°F72°F0.76"--
201285°F75°F0.89"--
201194°F78°F0.05"--
201095°F80°F0"--
200992°F80°F0"--
200888°F76°F0"--
200792°F75°F0.08"--
200690°F77°F0.79"--
200593°F77°F0.43"--
200483°F74°F2.74"--
200390°F74°F0.1"--
200296°F81°F0"--
200187°F76°F0.41"--
200089°F82°F0"--
199992°F75°F0.97"--
199888°F77°F0"--
199792°F76°F0"--
199693°F77°F0"--
199585°F73°F3.35"--
199493°F72°F2.79"--
199392°F75°F0"--
199295°F73°F3.76"--
199192°F74°F0"--
199092°F73°F1.27"--
198991°F79°F0"--
198893°F73°F0.13"--
198794°F73°F2.34"--
198694°F78°F0"--
198591°F75°F2.16"--
198488°F75°F0"--
198392°F76°F0"--
198288°F75°F0.03"--
198186°F73°F1.27"--
198090°F78°F0"--
197988°F78°F0"--
197887°F77°F2.08"--
197783°F75°F1.27"--
197691°F75°F0"--
197592°F77°F0.13"--
197491°F72°F0.13"--
197393°F76°F0"--
197290°F72°F0.03"--
197192°F76°F0"--

Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: TAMPA INTL AP

How Has July 17 Changed?

The last decade has been 2.2°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Monthly Climate Averages

Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Tampa, FL, based on 55+ years of weather data.

Warmest MonthAugustAvg High: 91°F / Low: 76°F
Coldest MonthJanuaryAvg High: 70°F / Low: 51°F
Jan
70°/ 51°
💧 7.6"
❄️ 0.2"
Feb
74°/ 54°
💧 9.6"
Mar
78°/ 59°
💧 10.2"
Apr
83°/ 64°
💧 10.3"
May
88°/ 70°
💧 11.8"
Jun
90°/ 75°
💧 13.6"
Jul
91°/ 76°
💧 11.9"
Aug
91°/ 76°
💧 13.5"
Sep
89°/ 75°
💧 12.9"
Oct
85°/ 68°
💧 9.6"
Nov
78°/ 60°
💧 7.4"
Dec
73°/ 55°
💧 9.4"

Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.

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