Weather in Tampa in August
In an average August, Tampa sees a daily high around 90°F and a low around 76°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 90°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 86°F to 93°F |
| Average low | 76°F |
| Typical low range | 74°F to 78°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.20 in |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
99°F
2014-08-21
Lowest
77°F
2001-08-02
Low
Highest
82°F
2024-08-07
Lowest
67°F
1984-08-28
Feels-like
Highest
139°F
1990-08-30
Lowest
77°F
2001-08-02
Humidity
Highest
24.9 g/m³
2024-08-07
Lowest
15.1 g/m³
2014-08-01
Wind
Highest
26 mph
2024-08-05
Lowest
3 mph
1994-08-31
Gust
Highest
55 mph
1985-08-31
Lowest
8 mph
1994-08-31
Precip
Wettest
10.47 in
2019
Driest
2.54 in
2014
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