Florida’s Tampa Bay Wakes Up in the 30s and 40s, Then Jumps Back to the 70s Later Today as Warm Week Builds
FLORIDA — Sweatshirt-and-jacket weather is back this morning across the Tampa Bay region, with many communities waking up in the 30s and 40s before temperatures rebound into the 70s later today. The outlook also points to warmer temperatures continuing into next week.
How Cold It Is This Morning Across Tampa Bay
The temperature map shows the coldest readings focused inland and north of Tampa Bay, with several spots dipping close to freezing.
Some of the lowest morning temperatures include:
- Crystal River: 30°
- Brooksville: 31°
- Zephyrhills: 35°
- New Port Richey (NPR): 38°
In the urban core and nearby suburbs, readings are also cool but not as extreme:
- Tampa: 45°
- Riverview: 41°
- Lakeland: 42°
- Bartow: 43°
- Winter Haven: 44°
- Lake Wales: 44°
Coast vs. Inland: Why Some Spots Feel Milder
Along the immediate coast, temperatures are noticeably higher—likely helped by the moderating influence of the Gulf and surrounding waters.
Coastal and near-coastal readings include:
- St. Petersburg: 52°
- Bradenton: 49°
- Sarasota: 47°
- Clearwater: 43°
Meanwhile, several inland locations remain stuck in the low-to-mid 40s this morning:
- Wauchula: 45°
- Arcadia: 42°
- Avon Park: 46°
- Sebring: 45°
- North Port: 41°
- Myakka City: 43°
Big Warm-Up Later Today: Highs Back in the 70s
Even with the chilly start, the forecast message attached to the map is clear: temperatures are expected to climb fast, with highs returning to the 70s later today. That kind of swing usually means a cool early commute, then a much different feel by mid-to-late afternoon.
Warmer Temperatures Expected Heading Into Next Week
The same update notes that warmer temperatures are on the way into next week, suggesting today’s rebound may be the beginning of a broader warming trend rather than a one-day spike.
If you’re in Florida or have family traveling through the Tampa Bay area, what did your morning temperature look like—more “30s inland” or “50s near the water”? Share what you’re seeing in the comments on NapervilleLocal.com.
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