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Hillsborough County Weather Forecast

Hillsborough County weather: 76°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌙 76°F now🕔 3:31 AM local📅 Best: April and November👥 1.5 million

Risk assessment for Hillsborough County

Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.

Storm and wind10

Peak gusts of 19 mph and 4 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.

Heavy rain and flooding9.3

Wettest single day forecast at 3,0 in, 6,8 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.

Active alerts for Hillsborough County

⚠️Sun, Aug 23: heavy rain, 3,0 in. Flooding and delays possible.
⚠️Wed, Aug 26: extreme heat, 96°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Fri, Aug 28: extreme heat, 96°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.
⚠️Sat, Aug 29: heavy rain, 2,1 in. Flooding and delays possible.
⚠️Tue, Sep 1: extreme heat, 95°F (35°C). Hydrate and avoid midday sun.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

16-day forecast for Hillsborough County

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Sun, Aug 23⛈️ Violent showers87° / 74°62% · 3,0 in9 mph3
Mon, Aug 24☁️ Overcast86° / 74°18%9 mph8
Tue, Aug 25🌦️ Light drizzle87° / 76°18% · 0,0 in10 mph8
Wed, Aug 26🌧️ Showers96° / 78°55% · 0,2 in9 mph8
Thu, Aug 27🌦️ Drizzle95° / 77°68% · 0,0 in12 mph8
Fri, Aug 28🌦️ Light showers96° / 77°58% · 0,4 in11 mph8
Sat, Aug 29⛈️ Thunderstorm92° / 76°62% · 2,1 in8 mph7
Sun, Aug 30⛈️ Thunderstorm92° / 76°65% · 0,2 in11 mph8
Mon, Aug 31🌦️ Light drizzle94° / 78°64% · 0,1 in10 mph8
Tue, Sep 1🌦️ Light drizzle95° / 77°54% · 0,0 in9 mph8
Wed, Sep 2🌤️ Mainly clear95° / 82°47%12 mph8
Thu, Sep 3☀️ Clear sky93° / 83°42%13 mph8
Fri, Sep 4☁️ Overcast93° / 82°42%15 mph8
Sat, Sep 5⛈️ Thunderstorm91° / 82°50% · 0,0 in14 mph7
Sun, Sep 6⛈️ Thunderstorm94° / 80°55% · 0,6 in12 mph8
Mon, Sep 7🌦️ Light drizzle92° / 81°48% · 0,0 in13 mph8

What this means for Hillsborough County

Compared with normal

Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 87°F is 3.4°F below the 90°F typical for this month.

Rain chance explained

A 62% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 3,0 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.

Travel and driving

Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Worth knowing

Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 56°F.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hillsborough County?

Hillsborough County is a county in Florida. Its coordinates are 27.9506, -82.4572. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Hillsborough County right now?

It is currently 76°F (24°C) with clear. Humidity is 95% and wind is 3 mph.

When is the best time to visit Hillsborough County?

April and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Hillsborough County, which has a temperate climate. July, August and October are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Hillsborough County in?

Hillsborough County observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 3:31 AM.

How many people live in Hillsborough County?

Hillsborough County has a population of approximately 1.5 million.

What is the nearest airport to Hillsborough County?

The closest airports are Orlando International Airport (MCO), 77 mi away and Miami International Airport (MIA), 200 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Hillsborough County?

Popular options include Clearwater Beach, Siesta Key Beach, Myakka River State Park, Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort and Blue Spring State Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-counties) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 24, 2026 at 3:31 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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