Tampa Bay Warms Into the Upper 70s and 80s Today as Sunshine Dominates and Humidity Builds Across Florida’s Gulf Coast

FLORIDA — A bright and increasingly warm day is unfolding across the Tampa Bay region, with mostly sunny skies, rising humidity, and afternoon temperatures pushing toward the 80-degree mark along parts of the Gulf Coast.

After a mild and partly cloudy start this morning, conditions are steadily improving as sunshine takes control through midday and into the afternoon. Forecasters indicate that while a few scattered clouds may linger early, the overall trend favors a warm and pleasant late-winter day across west-central Florida.

Temperatures at 8 a.m. begin in the mid-60s, around 65°, under partly cloudy skies. By 10 a.m., readings climb quickly into the low 70s near 72°, with sunshine breaking through more consistently. As lunchtime approaches, the warming trend accelerates.

Midday Sunshine Pushes Highs Toward 80 Degrees

By noon, Tampa Bay-area temperatures rise to around 77° under mostly sunny skies. The warmest stretch of the day arrives between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., when thermometers peak near 79° to 80° along the coast. Inland communities could see even warmer readings, reaching the low to mid-80s away from the moderating Gulf breeze.

Skies remain predominantly sunny during the afternoon hours, providing ideal conditions for outdoor plans. Beachgoers and boaters can expect warm air temperatures with limited cloud cover, especially from early afternoon through mid-afternoon. By 6 p.m., temperatures gradually ease back into the low 70s, around 73°, as partly cloudy skies return toward sunset.

Humidity Increasing Through the Day

While the sunshine will make for a pleasant feel early, humidity levels are expected to climb steadily throughout the day. That added moisture in the air may make afternoon temperatures feel slightly warmer than the actual readings, especially inland where highs reach into the 80s. The combination of sunshine and building humidity signals a more spring-like pattern taking shape across the region.

A Quiet, Warm Gulf Coast Pattern

No significant rain or storm activity is expected across Tampa Bay today. Winds remain light enough to limit any strong sea breeze development early, allowing coastal communities to warm efficiently into the upper 70s.

Overall, the day features:

• A partly cloudy start transitioning to mostly sunny skies
• Morning temperatures in the mid-60s
• Afternoon highs near 79–80° along the coast
• Inland highs reaching the low to mid-80s
• Gradually increasing humidity through the afternoon

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