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