Fort Myers, FL
Florida · Records since 1892–2026
Records for September 7
🔥 Record High
September 7, 1996
+6° from 91° normal❄ Record Low
September 7, 1917
-8° from 75° normalAll-Time Records — Fort Myers
Top 10 Record Highs — September 7
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 97°F | September 7, 1996 |
| 2 | 96°F | September 7, 2022 |
| 3 | 96°F | September 7, 1990 |
| 4 | 96°F | September 7, 1980 |
| 5 | 95°F | September 7, 2017 |
| 6 | 95°F | September 7, 1991 |
| 7 | 95°F | September 7, 1963 |
| 8 | 95°F | September 7, 1951 |
| 9 | 95°F | September 7, 1948 |
| 10 | 94°F | September 7, 1994 |
Top 5 Record Lows — September 7
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 67°F | September 7, 1917 |
| 2 | 68°F | September 7, 1909 |
| 3 | 68°F | September 7, 1907 |
| 4 | 70°F | September 7, 1964 |
| 5 | 70°F | September 7, 1924 |
Heat Wave Summary — Fort Myers
threshold: 94°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date167 of 247 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1892–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Fort Myers
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jun 5, 2010 – Jun 26, 2010 | 22 | 98°F (Jun 13) | 96°F | 76°F |
| 2 | Jul 4, 1981 – Jul 21, 1981 | 18 | 98°F (Jul 8) | 95°F | 78°F |
| 3 | Jul 28, 1942 – Aug 10, 1942 | 14 | 100°F (Aug 4) | 97°F | 74°F |
| 4 | Jun 16, 1948 – Jun 29, 1948 | 14 | 98°F (Jun 19) | 96°F | 72°F |
| 5 | Jul 28, 2022 – Aug 8, 2022 | 12 | 97°F (Jul 29) | 95°F | 77°F |
| 6 | Jun 2, 1985 – Jun 12, 1985 | 11 | 99°F (Jun 4) | 96°F | 75°F |
| 7 | Jun 4, 1945 – Jun 14, 1945 | 11 | 98°F (Jun 6) | 95°F | 70°F |
| 8 | Aug 3, 1993 – Aug 13, 1993 | 11 | 97°F (Aug 4) | 96°F | 75°F |
| 9 | Aug 2, 2023 – Aug 12, 2023 | 11 | 97°F (Aug 8) | 95°F | 80°F |
| 10 | Jul 3, 2016 – Jul 13, 2016 | 11 | 96°F (Jul 6) | 95°F | 76°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
2026 Accumulation vs. Normal
Running total since Jan 1 against the normal pace for the same date · Fort Myers is 11.93" behind the normal pace
Monthly Precipitation — Last 24 Months
Blue = actual · dashed line = monthly normal
Annual Precipitation Per Year (1892–2026)
Blue = above average · tan = below average · gold = 2026 (partial)
Since 1892, annual totals have trended
+0.50" per decade,
about +6.6"
across the record.
Heavy Rain Days Per Year (≥ 1.0")
Compare year-to-year changes in days with heavy rainfall (≥ 1.0")
Month in Review — August 2026
Average temperature · August 2026
10th-warmest month on record
3rd-warmest August of 126 on record
+1.6° vs. 83.5° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in August
26 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Aug 4–29, 2026, peaking at 97°F)
The longest August streak since 1996 (30 years). The August record is 31 days, set in 1996.
Average August Temperature by Year
1892–2026 · 2026 highlighted · trend +0.25° per decade (warming since 1892)
Precipitation — August 2026
Month total against the 1991–2020 average and every other August on record
August Precipitation by Year
1902–2026 · 2026 highlighted · trend +0.27" per decade (wetter since 1902)
Wettest Augusts on Record
| # | Year | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1932 | 17.64" |
| 2 | 2017 | 16.95" |
| 3 | 2004 | 16.82" |
| 4 | 2003 | 16.80" |
| 5 | 1981 | 16.73" |
| 6 | 1972 | 16.22" |
| 7 | 1967 | 15.86" |
| 8 | 1990 | 14.97" |
| 9 | 1926 | 14.81" |
| 10 | 1979 | 14.79" |
Driest Augusts on Record
| # | Year | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1919 | 3.12" |
| 2 | 1927 | 3.14" |
| 3 | 1934 | 3.55" |
| 4 | 1902 | 3.97" |
| 5 | 1963 | 3.98" |
| 6 | 1996 | 4.07" |
| 7 | 1958 | 4.12" |
| 8 | 1964 | 4.26" |
| 9 | 1955 | 4.29" |
| 10 | 1953 | 4.32" |
Warmest Augusts on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2023 | 85.9°F |
| 2 | 2022 | 85.2°F |
| 3 | 2026 | 85.1°F |
| 4 | 2025 | 84.8°F |
| 5 | 1987 | 84.8°F |
| 6 | 2024 | 84.8°F |
| 7 | 2014 | 84.4°F |
| 8 | 1985 | 84.4°F |
| 9 | 2005 | 84.4°F |
| 10 | 1981 | 84.3°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 2023 | 86.2°F |
| 2 | August 2023 | 85.9°F |
| 3 | June 1981 | 85.9°F |
| 4 | July 1979 | 85.7°F |
| 5 | July 1981 | 85.7°F |
| 6 | June 2010 | 85.3°F |
| 7 | July 2022 | 85.3°F |
| 8 | August 2022 | 85.2°F |
| 9 | July 2024 | 85.2°F |
| 10 | August 2026 | 85.1°F |
Nearby Stations — August 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | August Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Myers, FL | 85.1°F | 3rd of 126 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | 84.1°F | 13th of 107 |
| Sarasota-Bradenton, FL | 84.5°F | 6th of 112 |
| Winter Haven, FL | 85.1°F | 4th of 78 |
| Lakeland, FL | 85.5°F | 2nd of 79 |
Fall in Review — Fall 2026
September 1 – November 30, 2026
Summer to Winter — 2026
Each turning point of the season against its 1991–2020 normal date, with the earliest and latest on record
| Marker | 2026 | Normal | vs. normal | Earliest | Latest | Drift |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Last 90°F day
The final day of summer heat
|
Sep 6
so far
|
Oct 25 | Aug 8, 1908 | Dec 19, 2016 | +3.4 d/decade | |
|
Last 80°F day
The last genuinely warm afternoon
|
Sep 6
so far
|
Dec 28 | Nov 21, 1909 | Dec 31, 2024 | +0.6 d/decade |
Drift is a least-squares fit across every year on record. Positive means the marker has been arriving later.
Fall Average Temperature by Year
1892–2025 · 2026 highlighted · trend +0.28° per decade (warming since 1892)
Fall Precipitation by Year
1902–2025 · 2026 highlighted · trend -0.02" per decade (drier since 1902)