St. Pete offers more than just a great business climate—we also have a great climate climate. The weather here is idyllic, and with 361 annual days of sunshine, it’s easy to be happy in St. Petersburg.
Contrary to popular belief, we do have seasons—we just have zero snow days, as well as the occasional afternoon shower to make things interesting.
The forecast for recruiting and retaining top talent? Sunny with a high chance of yes. St. Petersburg’s year-round warmth and 361 days of sunshine make outdoor activities accessible in every season—turning lifestyle into a competitive advantage in the war for talent.
Five months of the year, the average temps are in the 70s, with lows in the 50s and 60s. Then spring and early fall bring cloudless days in the 80s with balmy evenings for outdoor dining and walks by the water.
It can get a little warm in the summer, but that’s just a reason to boat, kayak, or paddleboard. Or to head to America’s #1 beach, just 15 minutes from Downtown St. Pete, to catch some waves while you catch some rays.
And the beauty of our sunny days is surpassed only by the splendor of our sunsets all year long. When you’re competing for talent that can work from anywhere, this is the anywhere they’ll choose.
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The St. Pete EDC is located at 111 2nd Ave NE, Ste. 610, St. Petersburg, FL 33701. Parking is available in the Plaza LAZ lot located next to the building; use GPS for 221 1st St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, which is near the entrance located on 1st Street N. between 2nd and 3rd Avenues.
Parking is $5/hour for the first 3 hours and $20 thereafter; it is a card payment facility only (no cash). Visitor parking is on the 1st and 4th floors; please note there is no handicapped access from the parking garage above the first floor.
There is also surrounding street parking; pay with ParkMobile or in the Sundial Garage located 2 blocks away.
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