Winter Haven, FL
Florida · Records since 1941–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 2023
+6° from 93° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1959
-10° from 76° normalAll-Time Records — Winter Haven
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 99°F | August 11, 2023 |
| 2 | 99°F | August 11, 1987 |
| 3 | 98°F | August 11, 2007 |
| 4 | 98°F | August 11, 1941 |
| 5 | 97°F | August 11, 1943 |
| 6 | 96°F | August 11, 2011 |
| 7 | 96°F | August 11, 2009 |
| 8 | 96°F | August 11, 1998 |
| 9 | 96°F | August 11, 1986 |
| 10 | 96°F | August 11, 1961 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 66°F | August 11, 1959 |
| 2 | 67°F | August 11, 1971 |
| 3 | 68°F | August 11, 1979 |
| 4 | 68°F | August 11, 1977 |
| 5 | 69°F | August 11, 1969 |
Heat Wave Summary — Winter Haven
threshold: 96°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date144 of 221 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1941–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Winter Haven
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 27, 1942 – Aug 10, 1942 | 15 | 99°F (Jul 30) | 97°F | 72°F |
| 2 | May 29, 1985 – Jun 11, 1985 | 14 | 103°F (Jun 4) | 100°F | 70°F |
| 3 | Jun 20, 1948 – Jul 1, 1948 | 12 | 100°F (Jun 25) | 97°F | 73°F |
| 4 | May 26, 2019 – Jun 5, 2019 | 11 | 99°F (Jun 4) | 97°F | 74°F |
| 5 | Aug 1, 1989 – Aug 9, 1989 | 9 | 99°F (Aug 6) | 97°F | 76°F |
| 6 | Jul 26, 2025 – Aug 1, 2025 | 7 | 100°F (Jul 29) | 98°F | 78°F |
| 7 | Jun 17, 2011 – Jun 23, 2011 | 7 | 99°F (Jun 21) | 97°F | 75°F |
| 8 | Aug 7, 2023 – Aug 13, 2023 | 7 | 99°F (Aug 11) | 98°F | 79°F |
| 9 | Jun 6, 1941 – Jun 12, 1941 | 7 | 98°F (Jun 10) | 97°F | 72°F |
| 10 | Jun 24, 2020 – Jun 30, 2020 | 7 | 98°F (Jun 25) | 97°F | 77°F |
Heat Waves Per Year
Warm Summer Nights (Jun–Aug)
Nights where the overnight low exceeded the 1991–2020 normal low
Above-Normal Summer Nights Per Year
Average June–August Low by Decade
Overnight lows · complete decades only
Precipitation
Actual vs. 1991–2020 full-month and full-season normals
Monthly Precipitation — Last 24 Months
Blue = actual · dashed line = monthly normal
Annual Precipitation Per Year (1970–2026)
Blue = above average · tan = below average · gold = 2026 (partial)
Heavy Rain Days Per Year (≥ 1.0")
Compare year-to-year changes in days with heavy rainfall (≥ 1.0")
Month in Review — July 2026
Average temperature · July 2026
8th-warmest month on record
5th-warmest July of 82 on record
+1.8° vs. 83.3° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
16 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 1–16, 2026, peaking at 99°F)
The longest July streak since 2025 (1 year). The July record is 31 days, set in 1942.
Average July Temperature by Year
1941–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024 | 86.1°F |
| 2 | 2022 | 85.6°F |
| 3 | 2016 | 85.6°F |
| 4 | 2025 | 85.4°F |
| 5 | 2026 | 85.1°F |
| 6 | 2005 | 85.0°F |
| 7 | 2010 | 84.8°F |
| 8 | 1989 | 84.8°F |
| 9 | 2019 | 84.8°F |
| 10 | 2023 | 84.6°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 2024 | 86.1°F |
| 2 | July 2022 | 85.6°F |
| 3 | August 1989 | 85.6°F |
| 4 | July 2016 | 85.6°F |
| 5 | August 2023 | 85.5°F |
| 6 | July 2025 | 85.4°F |
| 7 | August 2005 | 85.3°F |
| 8 | July 2026 | 85.1°F |
| 9 | July 2005 | 85.0°F |
| 10 | September 2018 | 85.0°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Winter Haven, FL | 85.1°F | 5th of 82 |
| Lakeland, FL | 85.5°F | 1st of 79 |
| Orlando, FL | 85.2°F | 2nd of 130 |
| Tampa, FL | 84.5°F | 10th of 137 |
| Brooksville, FL | 83.6°F | 5th of 120 |