Lakeland, FL
Florida · Records since 1948–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1987
+8° from 92° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1984
-6° from 74° normalAll-Time Records — Lakeland
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 100°F | August 11, 1987 |
| 2 | 98°F | August 11, 2023 |
| 3 | 96°F | August 11, 1995 |
| 4 | 96°F | August 11, 1991 |
| 5 | 96°F | August 11, 1984 |
| 6 | 96°F | August 11, 1954 |
| 7 | 95°F | August 11, 2021 |
| 8 | 95°F | August 11, 2017 |
| 9 | 95°F | August 11, 2016 |
| 10 | 95°F | August 11, 2015 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 68°F | August 11, 1984 |
| 2 | 69°F | August 11, 1989 |
| 3 | 69°F | August 11, 1965 |
| 4 | 70°F | August 11, 1990 |
| 5 | 70°F | August 11, 1979 |
Heat Wave Summary — Lakeland
threshold: 96°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date158 of 221 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1948–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Lakeland
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Aug 16, 1987 – Sep 1, 1987 | 17 | 99°F (Aug 19) | 97°F | 73°F |
| 2 | Jul 1, 1992 – Jul 12, 1992 | 12 | 99°F (Jul 3) | 98°F | 75°F |
| 3 | May 30, 1985 – Jun 8, 1985 | 10 | 105°F (Jun 4) | 100°F | 72°F |
| 4 | Aug 7, 2023 – Aug 16, 2023 | 10 | 99°F (Aug 7) | 98°F | 80°F |
| 5 | Jul 1, 1995 – Jul 10, 1995 | 10 | 98°F (Jul 9) | 97°F | 74°F |
| 6 | Jul 27, 2010 – Aug 4, 2010 | 9 | 102°F (Jul 28) | 98°F | 78°F |
| 7 | Jul 4, 1987 – Jul 12, 1987 | 9 | 100°F (Jul 11) | 98°F | 74°F |
| 8 | Jul 8, 2026 – Jul 16, 2026 | 9 | 99°F (Jul 9) | 98°F | 77°F |
| 9 | Jun 14, 1981 – Jun 21, 1981 | 8 | 100°F (Jun 17) | 97°F | 72°F |
| 10 | Aug 4, 1987 – Aug 11, 1987 | 8 | 100°F (Aug 6) | 99°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
2nd-warmest month on record
1st-warmest July of 79 on record
+2.6° vs. 82.9° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
16 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 1–16, 2026, peaking at 99°F)
The longest July streak since 2025 (1 year). The July record is 31 days, set in 1987.
Average July Temperature by Year
1948–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2023 | 85.5°F |
| 2 | 2026 | 85.5°F |
| 3 | 2024 | 85.5°F |
| 4 | 2016 | 85.2°F |
| 5 | 2025 | 85.1°F |
| 6 | 1992 | 84.9°F |
| 7 | 1987 | 84.8°F |
| 8 | 2022 | 84.7°F |
| 9 | 2010 | 84.6°F |
| 10 | 1993 | 84.4°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 2023 | 86.0°F |
| 2 | July 2023 | 85.5°F |
| 3 | July 2026 | 85.5°F |
| 4 | July 2024 | 85.5°F |
| 5 | July 2016 | 85.2°F |
| 6 | August 1987 | 85.1°F |
| 7 | July 2025 | 85.1°F |
| 8 | June 2026 | 85.0°F |
| 9 | August 2025 | 85.0°F |
| 10 | July 1992 | 84.9°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeland, FL | 85.5°F | 1st of 79 |
| Winter Haven, FL | 85.1°F | 5th of 82 |
| Tampa, FL | 84.5°F | 10th of 137 |
| Brooksville, FL | 83.6°F | 5th of 120 |
| Orlando, FL | 85.2°F | 2nd of 130 |