Fort Myers, FL
Florida · Records since 1892–2026
Records for August 16
🔥 Record High
August 16, 2025
+6° from 92° normal❄ Record Low
August 16, 1947
-6° from 75° normalAll-Time Records — Fort Myers
Top 10 Record Highs — August 16
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 98°F | August 16, 2025 |
| 2 | 97°F | August 16, 1990 |
| 3 | 96°F | August 16, 1987 |
| 4 | 96°F | August 16, 1985 |
| 5 | 96°F | August 16, 1984 |
| 6 | 95°F | August 16, 2023 |
| 7 | 95°F | August 16, 2018 |
| 8 | 95°F | August 16, 2005 |
| 9 | 95°F | August 16, 1991 |
| 10 | 95°F | August 16, 1979 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 16
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 69°F | August 16, 1947 |
| 2 | 70°F | August 16, 1920 |
| 3 | 71°F | August 16, 1925 |
| 4 | 71°F | August 16, 1921 |
| 5 | 71°F | August 16, 1917 |
Heat Wave Summary — Fort Myers
threshold: 94°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date152 of 225 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
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
13th-warmest month on record
8th-warmest July of 128 on record
+1.5° vs. 83.3° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
10 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 1–10, 2026, peaking at 98°F)
The longest July streak since 2024 (2 years). The July record is 31 days, set in 1942.
Average July Temperature by Year
1892–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2023 | 86.2°F |
| 2 | 1979 | 85.7°F |
| 3 | 1981 | 85.7°F |
| 4 | 2022 | 85.3°F |
| 5 | 2024 | 85.2°F |
| 6 | 1997 | 84.8°F |
| 7 | 1996 | 84.8°F |
| 8 | 2026 | 84.8°F |
| 9 | 2025 | 84.7°F |
| 10 | 1942 | 84.5°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 2025 | 84.8°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Myers, FL | 84.8°F | 8th of 128 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | 84.1°F | 9th of 106 |
| Sarasota-Bradenton, FL | 84.7°F | 4th of 111 |
| Winter Haven, FL | 85.1°F | 5th of 82 |
| Lakeland, FL | 85.5°F | 1st of 79 |