Tampa - Useful Information

Inoculations

There are no inoculations required for visits to the United States.

Useful Numbers

International dialling code: +1

Emergency Numbers
Police: 911 (or 813-224-9911 )
Fire: 911
Ambulance: 911

Useful Addresses

Tampa Visitor's Bureau
401 E Jackson Street, Tampa

Tampa Bay Visitor Information Centre
15 Channelside Drive, Tampa

Clearwater Visitor Centre
1 Causeway Boulevard, Pier 60
and
333C South Gulfview Boulevard

United Kingdom Consulate
Suite 2110, Sun Trust Center
South Orange Avenue,
Orlando

Currency

The American currency is the Dollar ($), comprised of 100 cents. Banknote denominations run from $1 to $100.

Climate

The hurricane season normally runs from 1 June to 30 November, and can affect the whole of the southern USA. The subtropical climate of Florida is warm and mild throughout the year, with average annual rainfall of around 50 inches keeping central Florida lush and green. Prevailing winds are southerly and light, and temperatures range from around 20 degrees C in winter, to around 32 in summer. Humidity is quite high and short, sharp showers (and thunder) is quite common in high season.

Timezone

GMT -5