Weather in Tampa in December
In an average December, Tampa sees a daily high around 72°F and a low around 55°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 72°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 62°F to 81°F |
| Average low | 55°F |
| Typical low range | 42°F to 66°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
December records
The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.
High
Highest
85°F
2015-12-25
Lowest
38°F
1989-12-24
Low
Highest
73°F
2016-12-06
Lowest
23°F
1983-12-26
Feels-like
Highest
99°F
1991-12-01
Lowest
8°F
1983-12-25
Humidity
Highest
20.6 g/m³
2018-12-03
Lowest
2.0 g/m³
1983-12-26
Wind
Highest
26 mph
2004-12-26
Lowest
4 mph
1998-12-09
Gust
Highest
52 mph
2004-12-26
Lowest
9 mph
1998-12-09
Precip
Wettest
7.22 in
1997
Driest
0.05 in
1984
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