News about Tampa

The most important is latitude. Florida is, with the exception of Hawaii, the southernmost state in the nation. As a consequence, during both summer and winter, at noon, the sun is higher on the horizon than in states farther north. This means its rays are striking the state at a higher angle.

Tampa temperatures hit triple digits Sunday for the first time in recorded history, the National Weather Service said.

Tampa, Fla., saw a temperature record on Sunday, reaching 100 degrees for the first time, Mr. Roth said. Its previous maximum temperature record was 99 degrees Fahrenheit, set in June 2020. Overnight temperatures remained high in Florida, too.