Monday, October 19, 2026 · United States
Skin weather in Tampa UV index & humidity today
What today’s weather in Tampa does to your skin – based on current forecast data for UV, humidity and air quality.
Updated Oct 19, 2026, 7:10 AM local time
Today · Temperature17 to 28 °C
Low and high-
UV index
5.2
moderate
Peak UV index today: 5.2 – moderate.
From UV 3, the WHO recommends sun protection: sunscreen with SPF and shade around midday.
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Humidity
79%outdoors
humid
Average humidity today: 79%.
Humid air – lighter textures often feel more comfortable today.
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Pollen
–
No pollen forecast is available for this region.
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Air quality
37EAQI
fair
European Air Quality Index up to 37 – fair. Fine dust (PM2.5) averages 7.6 µg/m³.
Clean air – no extra cleansing needed.
Tomorrow
- 15 to 26 °C
- UV 6.5 · high
- 75% · humid
- Air quality: moderate
Skin climate in Tampa through the year
When the air in Tampa is driest and when the sun is strongest – based on climate data from recent years.
- In Tampa the average daily temperature stays above 15 °C all year – heating is rarely needed. Outdoor humidity ranges between 71% and 80%.
- From February to October, the midday sun climbs higher than 45° – your shadow is then shorter than you are. According to the WHO shadow rule, UV is then usually high.
- May brings the most sunshine, with around 361 hours.
| Month | Sunshine | Midday sun | Humidity outdoors | Indoors when heated | Avg. high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 257 h | 41° | 75% | – | 20.4 °C |
| Feb | 253 h | 49° | 77% | – | 22.4 °C |
| Mar | 302 h | 59° | 73% | – | 24.7 °C |
| Apr | 328 h | 71° | 71% | – | 27.4 °C |
| May | 361 h | 81° | 72% | – | 30.1 °C |
| Jun | 331 h | 85° | 78% | – | 30.7 °C |
| Jul | 332 h | 84° | 79% | – | 30.8 °C |
| Aug | 315 h | 76° | 79% | – | 31 °C |
| Sep | 285 h | 64° | 80% | – | 30.1 °C |
| Oct | 295 h | 52° | 75% | – | 28.2 °C |
| Nov | 259 h | 43° | 76% | – | 24.7 °C |
| Dec | 246 h | 39° | 78% | – | 22.3 °C |
Indoors when heated = humidity when outdoor air is warmed to 21 °C (only months with a daily average below 15 °C). Midday sun = sun angle in mid-month.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UV index in Tampa today?
Today (October 19) the UV index in Tampa reaches up to 5.2 – moderate. From UV 3, the WHO recommends sun protection: sunscreen with SPF and shade around midday.
How dry is the air in Tampa today?
Average humidity today: 79%. Humid air – lighter textures often feel more comfortable today.
When is the air driest in Tampa?
In Tampa the average daily temperature stays above 15 °C all year – heating is rarely needed. Outdoor humidity ranges between 71% and 80%.
When is UV strongest in Tampa?
From February to October, the midday sun climbs higher than 45° – your shadow is then shorter than you are. According to the WHO shadow rule, UV is then usually high. May brings the most sunshine, with around 361 hours.
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All cities →Data: WDTEC GmbH’s own weather servers – temperature, UV index and humidity from weather models, air quality and pollen from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS). Ratings: UV per WHO, air quality per European Air Quality Index, pollen per NAB. Skincare tips are general recommendations and do not replace medical advice.