People in St. Petersburg, FL are especially likely to experience increased risks from heat, precipitation, and flood.

St. Petersburg is exceptionally vulnerable to heat waves and an increase of extremely hot days because of its semi tropical climate. St. Petersburg is also experiencing increased coastal and inland flooding risks.

In a typical year between 1985-2005, people in St. Petersburg, FL experienced about 7 days above 93.4ºF in a year. By 2050, people in St. Petersburg are projected to experience an average of about 80 days per year over 93.4ºF.

Climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of heat waves, even in places with cooler average temperatures. See more information on heat risk. Everyone can take steps to reduce their risks from extreme heat.

An extreme storm for St. Petersburg, FL is a 48-hour rainfall total greater than 1.3 inches. Historically, about 22.6" of rain (or the equivalent in snow) fell over about 10 storms each year. By 2050, about 24.2" of rain are projected over about 11 storms each year. The annual precipitation in St. Petersburg, FL is projected to increase from about 50.9" to about 53.4".

Extreme precipitation in any form can pose significant risks. Climate change increases the potential for extreme rainfall or snowfall because warmer air can hold more water vapor. See more information on storm risk. Property owners can take steps to reduce their risks from extreme precipitation.

Of 138 census tracts in St. Petersburg, FL, there are 81 where more than half of buildings have significant risk from storm surge, high tide flooding, surface (pluvial) flooding, and riverine (fluvial) flooding.Property owners can check a specific address for flood risk including FEMA flood zone, then take steps to reduce their vulnerability to flooding damage.

Climate change is increasing inland and coastal flooding risk due to sea level rise and increasing chances of extreme precipitation. See more information on flooding risk.

The Tampa Bay watershed, which contains St. Petersburg, FL, has experienced 426 weeks (37% of weeks) since 2000 with some of its area in drought of any level, and 56 weeks (5% of weeks) since 2000 with some of its area in Extreme or Exceptional drought. Source: National Drought Monitor.

Climate change is increasing the risk of drought. Water stress (the ratio of water demand to supply) depends on how water utilities source water and their plans to adapt to climate change. Property owners can also take steps to reduce their risks from drought.

Of 138 census tracts in St. Petersburg, FL, there are 36 where more than a quarter of buildings have significant fire risk, and 7 where more than half of buildings have significant fire risk. Property owners can take steps to mitigate their risks from wildfires.

Fire risk depends on proximity to vegation: densely developed urban areas have a much lower risk of burning than areas adjacent to wildland. Climate change increases risks from wildfire by creating hotter, drier conditions for fires to spread. ClimateCheck ratings of fire risk are based on projected weather conditions and U.S. Forest Service models simulating fire behavior.