Water Temperature of the Hillsborough River in Tampa, FL
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Friday, January 30, 2026, 12:15 AM EST
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Local Points of Interest
Rotary Park; Temple Terrace, FLStation Name: HILLSBOROUGH R AT FOWLER AV NEAR TEMPLE TERRACE FL
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 56 feet
Nearest Address:
E Fowler Ave
Tampa, FL 33637
Hillsborough County
GPS Coordinates: 28.05446224, -82.3637032
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Weather for Tampa, Florida
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 72°F
L: 38°F

Sat
H: 59°F
L: 36°F

Sun
H: 47°F
L: 30°F

Mon
H: 55°F
L: 31°F

Tue
H: 61°F
L: 38°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 21.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 44 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:42 AM
Sunset: 6:08 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 51 mins
Moon Transit: 11:07 PM
Moonset: 5:28 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 93.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:10 AM - 1:40 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
3:17 PM - 4:47 PM4:58 AM - 6:28 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Freeze Watch issued January 29 at 5:30PM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 5:30 PM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 4:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 8 possible. For the Freeze Watch, a Hard Freeze with temperatures as low as 20 possible except for inland Manatee county, where temperatures will be as low as 30. * WHERE...A portion of west central Florida. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.
Extreme Cold Watch issued January 29 at 5:30PM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 5:30 PM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 4:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 8 possible. For the Freeze Watch, a Hard Freeze with temperatures as low as 20 possible except for inland Manatee county, where temperatures will be as low as 30. * WHERE...A portion of west central Florida. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.
Extreme Cold Watch issued January 30 at 12:55AM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 12:55 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 4:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 9 above possible. For the Freeze Watch, a Hard Freeze with temperatures as low as 20 possible except for inland Manatee County, where temperatures will be as low as 30. * WHERE...Coastal Hernando, Coastal Pasco, DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands, Inland Hillsborough, Inland Manatee, Inland Pasco, Polk, and Sumter Counties. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 9 above zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. Appropriate action should be taken to ensure tender vegetation and outdoor pets have adequate protection from the cold temperatures. Young children, the elderly and the homeless are especially vulnerable to the cold. Take measures to protect them.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.
Freeze Watch issued January 30 at 12:55AM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 12:55 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 4:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 9 above possible. For the Freeze Watch, a Hard Freeze with temperatures as low as 20 possible except for inland Manatee County, where temperatures will be as low as 30. * WHERE...Coastal Hernando, Coastal Pasco, DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands, Inland Hillsborough, Inland Manatee, Inland Pasco, Polk, and Sumter Counties. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 9 above zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. Appropriate action should be taken to ensure tender vegetation and outdoor pets have adequate protection from the cold temperatures. Young children, the elderly and the homeless are especially vulnerable to the cold. Take measures to protect them.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.
Extreme Cold Watch issued January 30 at 12:55AM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 12:55 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 4:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 8 above possible. For the Freeze Watch, a Hard Freeze with temperatures as low as 20 possible. * WHERE...Coastal Citrus, Coastal Levy, Inland Citrus, Inland Hernando, and Inland Levy Counties. * WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, until 8 AM EST this morning. For the Extreme Cold Watch and Freeze Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 8 above zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. Appropriate action should be taken to ensure tender vegetation and outdoor pets have adequate protection from the cold temperatures. Young children, the elderly and the homeless are especially vulnerable to the cold. Take measures to protect them.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.
Frost Advisory issued January 30 at 12:55AM EST until January 30 at 8:00AM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 12:55 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 4:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 8 above possible. For the Freeze Watch, a Hard Freeze with temperatures as low as 20 possible. * WHERE...Coastal Citrus, Coastal Levy, Inland Citrus, Inland Hernando, and Inland Levy Counties. * WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, until 8 AM EST this morning. For the Extreme Cold Watch and Freeze Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 8 above zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. Appropriate action should be taken to ensure tender vegetation and outdoor pets have adequate protection from the cold temperatures. Young children, the elderly and the homeless are especially vulnerable to the cold. Take measures to protect them.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.
Freeze Watch issued January 30 at 12:55AM EST until February 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 12:55 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 4:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 8 above possible. For the Freeze Watch, a Hard Freeze with temperatures as low as 20 possible. * WHERE...Coastal Citrus, Coastal Levy, Inland Citrus, Inland Hernando, and Inland Levy Counties. * WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, until 8 AM EST this morning. For the Extreme Cold Watch and Freeze Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 8 above zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. Appropriate action should be taken to ensure tender vegetation and outdoor pets have adequate protection from the cold temperatures. Young children, the elderly and the homeless are especially vulnerable to the cold. Take measures to protect them.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 24.52 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.91 μg/m3
Ozone: 56.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:42 AM
Sunset: 6:08 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 51 mins
Moon Transit: 11:07 PM
Moonset: 5:28 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 93.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:10 AM - 1:40 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
3:17 PM - 4:47 PM4:58 AM - 6:28 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.37 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.13 μg/m3
Ozone: 82.76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:42 AM
Sunset: 6:09 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 52 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 6:24 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 97.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:12 AM - 2:42 PM
Minor Periods
4:28 PM - 5:58 PM5:54 AM - 7:24 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.1 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.52 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:43 AM
Sunset: 6:10 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 54 mins
Moon Transit: 12:07 AM
Moonset: 7:11 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:09 PM - 3:39 PM
Minor Periods
5:37 PM - 7:07 PM6:41 AM - 8:11 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.01 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.2 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:43 AM
Sunset: 6:11 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 55 mins
Moon Transit: 1:02 AM
Moonset: 7:51 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:32 AM - 3:02 AM2:01 PM - 4:31 PM
Minor Periods
6:42 PM - 8:12 PM7:21 AM - 8:51 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 25.88 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.7 μg/m3
Ozone: 46.46 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:43 AM
Sunset: 6:12 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 56 mins
Moon Transit: 1:52 AM
Moonset: 8:26 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 96.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:22 AM - 3:52 AM2:49 PM - 5:19 PM
Minor Periods
7:44 PM - 9:14 PM7:56 AM - 9:26 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
