Highest August Temperatures in St. Petersburg

A list of the highest temperatures ever recorded in the month of August in St. Petersburg, Florida from 1892–2024.
What's the hottest it has ever gotten in St. Petersburg in August?
The hottest August temperature in St. Petersburg, Florida history was 99 °F which occurred on August 23, 1986.
Rank Temperature Date
1 99 °F August 23, 1986
2 98 °F August 13, 2023
2 98 °F August 16, 2005
4 97 °F August 19, 2005
4 97 °F August 14, 1988
4 97 °F August 4, 1970
7 96 °F August 20, 2022
7 96 °F August 6, 2017
7 96 °F August 24, 2014
7 96 °F August 18, 2005
7 96 °F August 17, 2005
7 96 °F August 13, 2005
7 96 °F August 31, 1997
7 96 °F August 9, 1980
7 96 °F August 11, 1972
7 96 °F August 16, 1970
7 96 °F August 15, 1970
7 96 °F August 1, 1970
7 96 °F August 7, 1961
7 96 °F August 16, 1960
7 96 °F August 13, 1954
7 96 °F August 12, 1951
7 96 °F August 17, 1942
7 96 °F August 10, 1941
7 96 °F August 7, 1940
7 96 °F August 3, 1925
7 96 °F August 15, 1918