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A Thanksgiving weather planner for Tampa Bay

Here's how the weather will affect your plans for Thanksgiving in Tampa Bay.
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One thing you can usually count on in Tampa Bay for Thanksgiving is warm weather. 

The average high in Tampa is in the upper 70s and it is usually sunny. What’s not to like? 

It’s a big reason why the area is number 7 on the Top 10 destinations for Thanksgiving travel in the United States. 

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So what does Thanksgiving 2020 have in store when it comes to weather? Another terrific day in the bay.

Morning beach stroll or deep frying the turkey on the lanai?

The morning will start out with a 7 a.m. sunrise under clear skies. However, there may be some patchy fog. Temperatures will be very comfortable in the upper 60s. The humidity level will be comfortable. Winds will be light and from the southeast.

Midday drive to grandmother’s house?

By noon, the sky will be bright and sunny with temperatures climbing to around 79 degrees. Winds will be light turning southerly.

Some afternoon football in the backyard?

The afternoon will be sunny with bright blue skies. The humidity stays comfortable and the breeze will be very light, becoming southwest. The afternoon high reaches 82 degrees. 

Sunset at the beach?

This is where Tampa Bay will show off the most. The skies will be clear, setting up a terrific 5:34 p.m. sunset. Temperatures will be falling through the upper 70s at this point with a very light southwest breeze.

Boating?

This will be a great boating day. Very low waves in the Gulf. Bay and inland waters will be smooth. Water temperatures will be in the mid-70s.

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