St. Petersburg, FL All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in St. Petersburg, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 98°F (37°C) | June 26, 1951 and July 16, 1951 and June 10, 1952 |
| Record Low | 19.9°F (-7°C) | December 13, 1962 |
| Lowest High | 41°F (5°C) | January 9, 1970 |
| Highest Low | 82.9°F (28°C) | August 2, 1958 |
| Highest Mean | 89°F (32°C) | July 16, 1951 |
| Lowest Mean | 31.4°F (0°C) | December 13, 1962 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 7.29" (185.2 mm) | July 29, 1960 |
| Max in One Month | 19.01" (482.9 mm) | July 1960 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | May 1953 |
| Max in One Year | 63.01" (1600.5 mm) | 1959 |
| Least in One Year | 31.23" (793.2 mm) | 1956 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | January 1, 1949 – December 31, 1970 | |
| Precipitation | January 1, 1949 – December 31, 1970 | |
| Snowfall | January 1, 1949 – December 31, 1970 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at MACDILL AFB (9 mi from St. Petersburg, FL). Quality-flagged readings are excluded. Monthly and annual totals require substantially complete reporting for “least” records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in St. Petersburg, FL?
The all-time record high in St. Petersburg, FL is 98°F (37°C), set on June 26, 1951 and July 16, 1951 and June 10, 1952.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in St. Petersburg, FL?
The all-time record low in St. Petersburg, FL is 19.9°F (-7°C), set on December 13, 1962.
What is the most rain St. Petersburg, FL has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near St. Petersburg, FL is 7.29 inches, on July 29, 1960.
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