Thermograph

How unusual is the weather? Graded against ~45 years of local climate history.

Weather in Tampa, Florida, United States in December

In an average December, Tampa sees a daily high around 71°F and a low around 56°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.

Average high71°F
Typical high range62°F to 79°F
Average low56°F
Typical low range44°F to 65°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 in

December records

The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.

High

Highest 83°F 2016-12-19
Lowest 39°F 1983-12-25

Low

Highest 71°F 1983-12-04
Lowest 26°F 1983-12-25

Feels-like

Highest 93°F 2016-12-19
Lowest 12°F 1983-12-25

Humidity

Highest 19.8 g/m³ 1983-12-04
Lowest 3.4 g/m³ 1985-12-26

Wind

Highest 31 mph 2023-12-17
Lowest 4 mph 1990-12-12

Precip

Wettest 12.25 in 1997
Driest 0.24 in 1984

See Tampa's live weather grade →

Visiting Tampa in December? See how its comfort stacks up against where you live.

Compare Tampa with your city →

‹ November · Tampa climate overview · January ›