Burlington, VT
Vermont · Records since 1883–2026
Records for August 16
🔥 Record High
August 16, 1944
+15° from 81° normal❄ Record Low
August 16, 1972
-18° from 61° normalAll-Time Records — Burlington
Top 10 Record Highs — August 16
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 96°F | August 16, 1944 |
| 2 | 94°F | August 16, 1884 |
| 3 | 93°F | August 16, 1987 |
| 4 | 91°F | August 16, 1995 |
| 5 | 91°F | August 16, 1970 |
| 6 | 90°F | August 16, 2025 |
| 7 | 90°F | August 16, 1997 |
| 8 | 90°F | August 16, 1938 |
| 9 | 90°F | August 16, 1913 |
| 10 | 89°F | August 16, 2009 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 16
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 43°F | August 16, 1972 |
| 2 | 43°F | August 16, 1923 |
| 3 | 44°F | August 16, 1968 |
| 4 | 44°F | August 16, 1934 |
| 5 | 46°F | August 16, 1961 |
Heat Wave Summary — Burlington
threshold: 88°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date113 of 227 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1884–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Burlington
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Aug 9, 1944 – Aug 17, 1944 | 9 | 101°F (Aug 11) | 95°F | 68°F |
| 2 | Jun 24, 1946 – Jul 1, 1946 | 8 | 96°F (Jun 29) | 92°F | 66°F |
| 3 | Aug 11, 2002 – Aug 18, 2002 | 8 | 96°F (Aug 14) | 92°F | 67°F |
| 4 | Jul 3, 1912 – Jul 10, 1912 | 8 | 94°F (Jul 8) | 91°F | 68°F |
| 5 | Jun 11, 1949 – Jun 18, 1949 | 8 | 94°F (Jun 13) | 91°F | 68°F |
| 6 | Jul 5, 1988 – Jul 11, 1988 | 7 | 97°F (Jul 8) | 93°F | 67°F |
| 7 | Jun 29, 2018 – Jul 5, 2018 | 7 | 97°F (Jul 2) | 94°F | 71°F |
| 8 | Jul 3, 1897 – Jul 9, 1897 | 7 | 96°F (Jul 5) | 93°F | 72°F |
| 9 | Jun 17, 2020 – Jun 23, 2020 | 7 | 96°F (Jun 22) | 93°F | 65°F |
| 10 | Jul 24, 1970 – Jul 30, 1970 | 7 | 94°F (Jul 30) | 90°F | 64°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
20th-warmest month on record
17th-warmest July of 135 on record
+2.1° vs. 71.5° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
3 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 1–3, 2026, peaking at 96°F)
Ties the longest July streak since 2025 (1 year). The July record is 6 days, set in 1963.
Average July Temperature by Year
1892–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2020 | 76.8°F |
| 2 | 2018 | 76.0°F |
| 3 | 2024 | 75.7°F |
| 4 | 1921 | 75.3°F |
| 5 | 2019 | 74.9°F |
| 6 | 1995 | 74.7°F |
| 7 | 1975 | 74.6°F |
| 8 | 2025 | 74.6°F |
| 9 | 1897 | 74.5°F |
| 10 | 2023 | 74.4°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 2020 | 76.8°F |
| 2 | July 2018 | 76.0°F |
| 3 | July 2024 | 75.7°F |
| 4 | July 1921 | 75.3°F |
| 5 | July 2019 | 74.9°F |
| 6 | July 1995 | 74.7°F |
| 7 | July 1975 | 74.6°F |
| 8 | July 2025 | 74.6°F |
| 9 | August 2018 | 74.5°F |
| 10 | July 1897 | 74.5°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington, VT | 73.7°F | 17th of 135 |
| Plattsburgh, NY | 71.3°F | 26th of 78 |
| Saranac Lake, NY | 63.6°F | 74th of 106 |
| Newcomb, NY | 65.9°F | 32nd of 67 |
| Glens Falls, NY | 69.8°F | 64th of 117 |