Tampa, FL All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Tampa, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 98.9°F (37°C) | June 5, 1985 and June 26, 2020 |
| Record Low | 17.9°F (-8°C) | December 13, 1962 |
| Lowest High | 37.9°F (3°C) | December 25, 1983 |
| Highest Low | 84.9°F (29°C) | July 14, 1980 and August 27, 2011 |
| Highest Mean | 90°F (32°C) | July 21, 1942 |
| Lowest Mean | 28.9°F (-2°C) | December 25, 1983 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 11.45" (290.8 mm) | May 8, 1979 |
| Max in One Month | 20.59" (523.1 mm) | July 1960 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | October 1940 |
| Max in One Year | 80.30" (2039.6 mm) | 2024 |
| Least in One Year | 28.91" (734.3 mm) | 1956 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 0.2" (0.5 cm) | January 19, 1977 |
| Max in One Month | 0.2" (0.5 cm) | January 1977 |
| Max in One Season | 0.2" (0.5 cm) | 1976-77 |
| Max in One Year | 0.2" (0.5 cm) | 1977 |
| Earliest Snow | 0.2" (0.5 cm) | January 19, 1977 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 0.2" (0.5 cm) | January 19, 1977 |
| Latest Snow | 0.2" (0.5 cm) | January 19, 1977 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 0.2" (0.5 cm) | January 19, 1977 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | February 1, 1939 – February 6, 2025 | |
| Precipitation | February 1, 1939 – February 6, 2025 | |
| Snowfall | February 1, 1939 – February 6, 2025 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at TAMPA INTL AP (3 mi from Tampa, 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 Tampa, FL?
The all-time record high in Tampa, FL is 98.9°F (37°C), set on June 5, 1985 and June 26, 2020.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Tampa, FL?
The all-time record low in Tampa, FL is 17.9°F (-8°C), set on December 13, 1962.
What is the most rain Tampa, FL has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Tampa, FL is 11.45 inches, on May 8, 1979.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Tampa, FL?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Tampa, FL is 0.2 inches, on January 19, 1977.
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