Lake Havasu City, AZ
Arizona · Records since 1968–2026
Records for August 16
🔥 Record High
August 16, 2020
+12° from 108° normal❄ Record Low
August 16, 1987
-11° from 82° normalAll-Time Records — Lake Havasu City
Top 10 Record Highs — August 16
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 120°F | August 16, 2020 |
| 2 | 118°F | August 16, 1994 |
| 3 | 118°F | August 16, 1992 |
| 4 | 117°F | August 16, 2015 |
| 5 | 116°F | August 16, 1996 |
| 6 | 115°F | August 16, 2019 |
| 7 | 115°F | August 16, 2000 |
| 8 | 114°F | August 16, 2016 |
| 9 | 113°F | August 16, 2002 |
| 10 | 112°F | August 16, 2023 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 16
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 71°F | August 16, 1987 |
| 2 | 73°F | August 16, 2000 |
| 3 | 73°F | August 16, 1988 |
| 4 | 75°F | August 16, 1993 |
| 5 | 75°F | August 16, 1984 |
Heat Wave Summary — Lake Havasu City
threshold: 115°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date137 of 206 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1969–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Lake Havasu City
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 23, 2000 – Aug 5, 2000 | 14 | 121°F (Aug 5) | 117°F | 92°F |
| 2 | Jun 22, 1994 – Jul 3, 1994 | 12 | 128°F (Jun 29) | 121°F | 88°F |
| 3 | Jul 9, 1998 – Jul 18, 1998 | 10 | 126°F (Jul 16) | 119°F | 89°F |
| 4 | Jul 4, 2024 – Jul 12, 2024 | 9 | 122°F (Jul 9) | 118°F | 86°F |
| 5 | Jun 19, 1981 – Jun 27, 1981 | 9 | 117°F (Jun 21) | 116°F | 86°F |
| 6 | Jul 18, 1996 – Jul 25, 1996 | 8 | 123°F (Jul 23) | 118°F | 91°F |
| 7 | Jun 22, 1990 – Jun 29, 1990 | 8 | 121°F (Jun 27) | 117°F | 83°F |
| 8 | Aug 14, 2020 – Aug 21, 2020 | 8 | 120°F (Aug 16) | 117°F | 88°F |
| 9 | Jul 15, 2023 – Jul 22, 2023 | 8 | 120°F (Jul 16) | 117°F | 88°F |
| 10 | Jun 19, 2017 – Jun 25, 2017 | 7 | 122°F (Jun 21) | 119°F | 84°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
21st-warmest month on record
15th-warmest July of 43 on record
+0.6° vs. 97.5° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
31 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 1–31, 2026, peaking at 117°F)
Ties the longest July streak since 2025 (1 year).
Average July Temperature by Year
1978–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1996 | 102.2°F |
| 2 | 2024 | 101.2°F |
| 3 | 1998 | 100.7°F |
| 4 | 1994 | 100.0°F |
| 5 | 2000 | 99.9°F |
| 6 | 1981 | 99.1°F |
| 7 | 2023 | 99.0°F |
| 8 | 1988 | 98.7°F |
| 9 | 2003 | 98.7°F |
| 10 | 1989 | 98.6°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 1996 | 102.2°F |
| 2 | July 2024 | 101.2°F |
| 3 | July 1998 | 100.7°F |
| 4 | August 1995 | 100.7°F |
| 5 | August 1996 | 100.3°F |
| 6 | July 1994 | 100.0°F |
| 7 | July 2000 | 99.9°F |
| 8 | August 1998 | 99.3°F |
| 9 | August 1997 | 99.2°F |
| 10 | July 1981 | 99.1°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 98.1°F | 15th of 43 |
| Needles, CA | 99.5°F | 9th of 132 |
| Kingman, AZ | 86.1°F | 7th of 110 |
| Yuma, AZ | 96.9°F | 5th of 149 |
| Las Vegas, NV | 96.6°F | 3rd of 90 |