Tampa (KTPA) Temperature Market Guide (Demo)

KTPA • Tampa International Airport

Demo Market

Tampa International Airport (KTPA) serves as a demo market on Wethr.net, showcasing how temperature prediction markets work on the Florida Gulf Coast.

Quick Facts

Station Code	`KTPA`
Location	Tampa, FL
Coordinates	27.9755°N, 82.5332°W
Elevation	26 ft (8 m)
Timezone	ET (America/New_York)
NWS Office	Tampa Bay (TBW)
Resolution Source	NWS CLI Report ↗

About the KTPA Weather Station

The KTPA ASOS is located at Tampa International Airport on the western edge of Tampa, approximately 6 miles from downtown. At just 26 feet elevation, the station sits on the Gulf Coastal Plain.

Tampa Bay Climate & Temperature Patterns

Tampa experiences a tropical savanna climate (Koppen: Aw) with distinct wet and dry seasons.

Key Climate Factors:

Gulf Influence: Tampa Bay and the Gulf moderate temperatures.

Sea Breeze: A Gulf sea breeze develops most summer afternoons.

Hurricane Vulnerability: Tampa Bay is highly hurricane-vulnerable.

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Seasonal Trading Considerations

Winter (December - February):
Mild with average highs in the low-to-mid 70s°F.

Spring (March - May):
Warming with increasing humidity.

Summer (June - August):
Hot, humid, and wet with average highs around 90°F. Daily afternoon thunderstorms.

Fall (September - November):
Peak hurricane season through October.

Tampa-Specific Trading Tips

Sea Breeze Timing: The sea breeze typically develops by early-to-mid afternoon.

Lightning Capital: Tampa is the lightning capital of the U.S.

Hurricane Awareness: Tropical systems dramatically affect temperatures.

Demo Only: This market is for demonstration purposes.

Market Resolution Details

Tampa temperature data comes from the NWS CLI for station KTPA, issued by the Tampa Bay forecast office (TBW).

Resolution Source: NWS CLI (Climatological Report)

Note: This is a demo market for educational purposes.

Data Release Schedule

Typical release times for key data products at KTPA. Times shown in UTC.

Data Type	Typical Time (UTC)	Variability
CLI Report Daily climatological summary	09:28 UTC	±1 min
24hr High METAR with max temp	04:53 UTC	±1 min
METAR Hourly observations	Hourly at :53	±1 min
DSM #1 Daily summary message	12:07 UTC	Issuance time
DSM #2 Daily summary message	22:07 UTC	Issuance time
DSM #3 Daily summary message	21:07 UTC	Issuance time
DSM #4 Daily summary message	21:08 UTC	Issuance time

6-Hour High/Low Reports

These METARs include 6-hour maximum and minimum temperatures, useful for tracking intraday temperature trends.

05:53 UTC

11:53 UTC

17:53 UTC

23:53 UTC

Note: Times are approximate and may vary. CLI reports are the official resolution source for temperature markets. See NWS Data Guide for more information.

Data Resources

Quick links to official data sources and tools for Tampa.

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Forecasting Challenges

Sea Breeze Prediction: Timing and intensity of the sea breeze affects temperatures.

Thunderstorm Coverage: Summer storms are nearly daily but location varies.

Historical Temperature Records

Record High: 100°F recorded on July 27, 2025 - the first time Tampa has ever officially reached 100°F.

Record Low: 18°F recorded in December 1962.

Historical Note: Prior to July 2025, Tampa had never officially reached 100°F. The sea breeze and Gulf influence historically kept temperatures just below this threshold, making the 2025 record a significant milestone.

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