The Lock Up Self Storage

Climate features

• Mentions humidity
• Gated entry
• Rent online

From their site: "Our climate-controlled storage units maintain a consistent temperature, helping shield your belongings from heat, moisture, and humidity."

From thelockup.com. Ask the facility which features apply to the unit you rent.

Local weather

• Average July high near this facility: 91°F. January low: 54°F. (NOAA, 1991-2020 normals from a station 1.9 mi away)

How it compares

• The only verified climate-controlled facility in ZIP 33712.
• 11 of 15 verified climate-controlled facilities in St. Petersburg, ranked the same way.
• We read the websites of 26 storage facilities in St. Petersburg. 20 of them (77%) say they offer climate-controlled units.
• Rated 4.5 on Google, 0.2 below the St. Petersburg median of 4.7 across 15 rated facilities.

Based on the facilities we've verified. Comparisons need at least 3 facilities.

Office hours

As listed on Google. Gate access hours can be different, so confirm with the facility.

What to ask this facility

1. Is humidity actually controlled, and to what level?

   thelockup.com mentions humidity but doesn't say the units control it.

2. What temperature range do the units stay in, summer and winter?

   thelockup.com doesn't list one. Near here, July highs average 91°F and January lows 54°F.

3. What sizes of climate-controlled units do you have, and what do they cost?

   We didn't find climate-controlled sizes or prices on thelockup.com.

4. What are the gate access hours, and are they different from office hours?

   Office hours on Google: Mon to Fri, 9 AM to 5 PM; Sat, 9 AM to 4 PM; other days differ. thelockup.com doesn't mention 24-hour access.