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Tampa, FL Weather on October 10
Tampa hits 94°F on October 10, 2017 in rare heat spike
October 10 in Tampa typically offers mild fall weather with an average high of 86°F, but the day has produced extreme swings across 55 years of records. The most dramatic was in 2017 when the mercury climbed to 94°F, a scorching 8 degrees above normal for the date. The coldest October 10 on record dropped to 52°F in 2000, showcasing the 42-degree range of variability that can occur as Tampa transitions between summer and winter patterns.
What to Expect on October 10
Planning for October 10th in Tampa, FL? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest October 10 ever in Tampa?
The warmest October 10 in Tampa, FL reached 94°F in 2017. That is 8°F above the long-term average high of 86°F.
What was the coldest October 10 ever in Tampa?
The coldest October 10 in Tampa, FL dropped to 52°F in 2000. That is 18°F below the long-term average low of 70°F.
What is the average temperature on October 10 in Tampa?
On October 10, Tampa averages a high of 86°F and a low of 70°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from TAMPA INTL AP.
How many years of weather data are available for October 10 in Tampa?
We have 55 years of weather records for October 10 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.
October 10 Weather History in Tampa
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 89°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 83°F | 69°F | 11.65" | -- |
| 2023 | 85°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 90°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 89°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 87°F | 78°F | 0.02" | -- |
| 2019 | 90°F | 73°F | 0.06" | -- |
| 2018 | 86°F | 80°F | 0.31" | -- |
| 2017 | 94°F | 78°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 85°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 87°F | 74°F | 0.11" | -- |
| 2014 | 90°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 86°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 87°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 83°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 85°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 89°F | 78°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 2008 | 87°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 89°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 84°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 89°F | 76°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 83°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 83°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 88°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 86°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 77°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 89°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 86°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 88°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 81°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 88°F | 76°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 85°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 87°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 88°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 88°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 91°F | 73°F | 1.21" | -- |
| 1989 | 80°F | 72°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1988 | 83°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 83°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 86°F | 72°F | 1.23" | -- |
| 1985 | 82°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 85°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 87°F | 71°F | 0.32" | -- |
| 1982 | 89°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 86°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 87°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 83°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 85°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 89°F | 76°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 76°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 89°F | 75°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 85°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 88°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 89°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 81°F | 65°F | 2.14" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: TAMPA INTL AP
How Has October 10 Changed?
The last decade has been 3.3°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.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.