Fort Lauderdale, FL
Florida · Records since 1912–2026
Records for August 16
🔥 Record High
August 16, 1918
+7° from 90° normal❄ Record Low
August 16, 1923
-10° from 78° normalAll-Time Records — Fort Lauderdale
Top 10 Record Highs — August 16
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 97°F | August 16, 1918 |
| 2 | 96°F | August 16, 1956 |
| 3 | 96°F | August 16, 1955 |
| 4 | 96°F | August 16, 1944 |
| 5 | 95°F | August 16, 1963 |
| 6 | 95°F | August 16, 1952 |
| 7 | 95°F | August 16, 1948 |
| 8 | 94°F | August 16, 1995 |
| 9 | 94°F | August 16, 1993 |
| 10 | 94°F | August 16, 1941 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 16
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 68°F | August 16, 1923 |
| 2 | 69°F | August 16, 1927 |
| 3 | 70°F | August 16, 1981 |
| 4 | 70°F | August 16, 1956 |
| 5 | 70°F | August 16, 1953 |
Heat Wave Summary — Fort Lauderdale
threshold: 93°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date145 of 226 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1913–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Fort Lauderdale
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Aug 15, 1958 – Aug 29, 1958 | 15 | 98°F (Aug 23) | 95°F | 75°F |
| 2 | Aug 31, 1921 – Sep 12, 1921 | 13 | 95°F (Sep 6) | 94°F | 72°F |
| 3 | Jul 15, 1924 – Jul 26, 1924 | 12 | 99°F (Jul 23) | 96°F | 71°F |
| 4 | May 27, 1924 – Jun 6, 1924 | 11 | 97°F (Jun 6) | 94°F | 71°F |
| 5 | Aug 9, 1941 – Aug 19, 1941 | 11 | 97°F (Aug 17) | 94°F | 77°F |
| 6 | Jun 21, 1924 – Jul 1, 1924 | 11 | 96°F (Jun 30) | 94°F | 72°F |
| 7 | Aug 2, 1944 – Aug 11, 1944 | 10 | 100°F (Aug 4) | 97°F | 77°F |
| 8 | Aug 14, 1921 – Aug 23, 1921 | 10 | 98°F (Aug 19) | 94°F | 71°F |
| 9 | Aug 2, 1954 – Aug 11, 1954 | 10 | 98°F (Aug 6) | 96°F | 73°F |
| 10 | Aug 9, 1963 – Aug 18, 1963 | 10 | 98°F (Aug 10) | 95°F | 75°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
2nd-warmest month on record
1st-warmest July of 110 on record
+2.1° vs. 83.6° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
17 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 1–17, 2026, peaking at 95°F)
The longest July streak since 2024 (2 years). The July record is 31 days, set in 1932.
Average July Temperature by Year
1913–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026 | 85.7°F |
| 2 | 2024 | 85.3°F |
| 3 | 2016 | 85.2°F |
| 4 | 2023 | 85.2°F |
| 5 | 2022 | 84.9°F |
| 6 | 2015 | 84.9°F |
| 7 | 2009 | 84.7°F |
| 8 | 2019 | 84.7°F |
| 9 | 2014 | 84.6°F |
| 10 | 2025 | 84.5°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 2007 | 85.7°F |
| 2 | July 2026 | 85.7°F |
| 3 | August 1944 | 85.7°F |
| 4 | August 2022 | 85.7°F |
| 5 | August 2014 | 85.6°F |
| 6 | August 2020 | 85.5°F |
| 7 | July 2024 | 85.3°F |
| 8 | July 2016 | 85.2°F |
| 9 | July 2023 | 85.2°F |
| 10 | May 2024 | 85.1°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Lauderdale, FL | 85.7°F | 1st of 110 |
| Miami, FL | 86.2°F | 2nd of 126 |
| West Palm Beach, FL | 85.7°F | 3rd of 133 |
| Fort Pierce, FL | 82.5°F | 24th of 123 |
| Vero Beach, FL | 82.9°F | 11th of 84 |