Bristol-Johnson City, TN
Tennessee · Records since 1937–2026
Records for August 16
🔥 Record High
August 16, 1995
+12° from 86° normal❄ Record Low
August 16, 1979
-16° from 63° normalAll-Time Records — Bristol-Johnson City
Top 10 Record Highs — August 16
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 98°F | August 16, 1995 |
| 2 | 98°F | August 16, 1954 |
| 3 | 97°F | August 16, 2007 |
| 4 | 96°F | August 16, 1988 |
| 5 | 96°F | August 16, 1953 |
| 6 | 95°F | August 16, 2016 |
| 7 | 95°F | August 16, 1965 |
| 8 | 94°F | August 16, 1952 |
| 9 | 93°F | August 16, 1999 |
| 10 | 93°F | August 16, 1986 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 16
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 47°F | August 16, 1979 |
| 2 | 54°F | August 16, 1963 |
| 3 | 56°F | August 16, 2014 |
| 4 | 56°F | August 16, 2013 |
| 5 | 57°F | August 16, 2012 |
Heat Wave Summary — Bristol-Johnson City
threshold: 91°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date147 of 227 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1938–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Bristol-Johnson City
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Aug 6, 2007 – Aug 25, 2007 | 20 | 99°F (Aug 23) | 94°F | 65°F |
| 2 | Jul 2, 1993 – Jul 14, 1993 | 13 | 97°F (Jul 5) | 94°F | 69°F |
| 3 | Jul 19, 1952 – Jul 30, 1952 | 12 | 102°F (Jul 28) | 96°F | 68°F |
| 4 | Jun 28, 2012 – Jul 8, 2012 | 11 | 103°F (Jun 30) | 97°F | 65°F |
| 5 | Aug 9, 1988 – Aug 19, 1988 | 11 | 101°F (Aug 18) | 95°F | 67°F |
| 6 | Jul 29, 1953 – Aug 8, 1953 | 11 | 95°F (Aug 1) | 93°F | 69°F |
| 7 | Aug 8, 2016 – Aug 17, 2016 | 10 | 96°F (Aug 12) | 93°F | 69°F |
| 8 | Aug 26, 1953 – Sep 3, 1953 | 9 | 98°F (Aug 31) | 94°F | 62°F |
| 9 | Jul 20, 2016 – Jul 28, 2016 | 9 | 98°F (Jul 23) | 95°F | 67°F |
| 10 | Jul 19, 1987 – Jul 27, 1987 | 9 | 97°F (Jul 23) | 94°F | 65°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
23rd-warmest month on record
15th-warmest July of 89 on record
+1.6° vs. 75.6° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
6 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 1–6, 2026, peaking at 98°F)
The longest July streak since 2024 (2 years). The July record is 14 days, set in 1993.
Average July Temperature by Year
1938–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1993 | 79.6°F |
| 2 | 2011 | 78.6°F |
| 3 | 2016 | 78.6°F |
| 4 | 2010 | 78.3°F |
| 5 | 2020 | 78.0°F |
| 6 | 2025 | 78.0°F |
| 7 | 2012 | 77.9°F |
| 8 | 2022 | 77.8°F |
| 9 | 1952 | 77.7°F |
| 10 | 1955 | 77.7°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 1993 | 79.6°F |
| 2 | August 2007 | 79.0°F |
| 3 | August 2016 | 78.7°F |
| 4 | July 2011 | 78.6°F |
| 5 | July 2016 | 78.6°F |
| 6 | August 1995 | 78.4°F |
| 7 | July 2010 | 78.3°F |
| 8 | August 2010 | 78.0°F |
| 9 | July 2020 | 78.0°F |
| 10 | July 2025 | 78.0°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol-Johnson City, TN | 77.2°F | 15th of 89 |
| Mount Mitchell, NC | 63.1°F | 3rd of 80 |
| Asheville, NC | 76.4°F | 13th of 134 |
| Caesars Head, SC | 72.1°F | 22nd of 78 |