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Tampa, FL Weather on May 27

Tampa hits 96°F record on May 27, 1989

Tampa's May 27 weather history spans 55 years of data, with the record high of 96°F set in 1989 significantly exceeding the typical high of 89°F. The record low of 57°F, recorded in 1979, shows the wide 39-degree temperature swing possible on this date. These extremes underscore the variability of late May weather in Tampa before the summer heat and humidity fully take hold.

By Weather On This Day|
Avg High
89°F
Avg Low
71°F
Record High
96°F
1989
Record Low
57°F
1979
Tampa, FL on May 27 — Temperature History40°F60°F80°F100°F19801990200020102020HighLow

What to Expect on May 27

Planning for May 27th in Tampa, FL? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the warmest May 27 ever in Tampa?

The warmest May 27 in Tampa, FL reached 96°F in 1989. That is 7°F above the long-term average high of 89°F.

What was the coldest May 27 ever in Tampa?

The coldest May 27 in Tampa, FL dropped to 57°F in 1979. That is 14°F below the long-term average low of 71°F.

What is the average temperature on May 27 in Tampa?

On May 27, Tampa averages a high of 89°F and a low of 71°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from TAMPA INTL AP.

How many years of weather data are available for May 27 in Tampa?

We have 55 years of weather records for May 27 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.

May 27 Weather History in Tampa

YearHighLowPrecipSnow
202595°F80°F0"--
202493°F76°F0"--
202385°F64°F0"--
202289°F78°F0"--
202191°F75°F0"--
202091°F76°F0.05"--
201993°F75°F0"--
201885°F72°F1.17"--
201789°F66°F0"--
201690°F70°F0"--
201591°F73°F0"--
201487°F70°F3.2"--
201391°F67°F0"--
201291°F77°F0.91"--
201190°F75°F0"--
201088°F71°F1.47"--
200987°F71°F0"--
200889°F67°F0"--
200790°F66°F0"--
200689°F76°F0"--
200587°F71°F0"--
200490°F74°F0"--
200388°F71°F0"--
200291°F71°F0.25"--
200188°F66°F0"--
200095°F76°F0"--
199989°F75°F0"--
199883°F76°F0.15"--
199790°F74°F0"--
199690°F76°F0"--
199592°F69°F0"--
199489°F72°F0"--
199387°F67°F0"--
199287°F71°F0"--
199191°F75°F0.05"--
199090°F72°F0.61"--
198996°F71°F0"--
198887°F63°F0"--
198788°F69°F0"--
198692°F72°F0"--
198592°F68°F0"--
198489°F70°F0.1"--
198393°F67°F0"--
198287°F73°F0"--
198186°F69°F0.08"--
198087°F70°F0"--
197982°F57°F0"--
197887°F73°F3.53"--
197788°F71°F0.13"--
197685°F66°F0"--
197594°F71°F0.51"--
197486°F78°F0"--
197390°F76°F0"--
197278°F61°F0"--
197189°F69°F0"--

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

How Has May 27 Changed?

Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

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°
💧 11.9"
Jun
90°/ 75°
💧 13.7"
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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