Tampa, Florida – A thin veil of fog clings to low-lying roads this morning, softening streetlights and slowing early traffic. Within hours, sunlight breaks through, flipping the switch from gray to bright across the Tampa Bay area.
According to the National Weather Service, patchy fog may linger through the early morning hours, especially near bays, rivers, and along I-275 and I-4. Visibility improves steadily by mid-morning as sunshine takes control. Afternoon temperatures climb into the mid to upper 70s, delivering another warm January day.
The calm pattern holds through midweek. Wednesday brings similar conditions, with highs near 76 degrees after a mild start around 60. Winds remain light, keeping travel smooth for commuters and kids heading back to school after the holiday break. Drivers should still allow extra time early, when fog briefly reduces visibility near bridges and causeways.
By Thursday, warmth builds further. Mostly sunny skies push highs close to 79 degrees, well above seasonal averages. Nights stay comfortable, hovering in the low 60s, removing any concern for frost, freeze, or cold snap across the region.
Friday feels more like late spring than winter. Temperatures reach the low 80s under sunny skies, and outdoor plans remain uninterrupted. The weekend stays mostly dry, with highs near 79 before a subtle cool-down late Sunday.
Across the eastern U.S., winter weather remains active farther north, but Tampa Bay sits firmly on the warm side of the pattern. Meteorologists say this contrast could persist into the first full week of 2026.
One guaranteed change is daylight. By late January, Tampa gains roughly 40 minutes of evening light, noticeable during evening commutes and sunset walks.
Driving this morning? Watch for fog near water and bridges. How warm did it feel in your neighborhood today?
Five-Day Outlook for Tampa, FL
• Today: Patchy fog early, then sunny, high near 78°F
• Wednesday: Morning fog possible, mostly sunny, high near 76°F
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 79°F
• Friday: Sunny and warm, high near 81°F
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 79°F
