Melbourne, FL
Florida · Records since 1937–2026
Records for August 16
🔥 Record High
August 16, 2022
+7° from 89° normal❄ Record Low
August 16, 1996
-6° from 75° normalAll-Time Records — Melbourne
Top 10 Record Highs — August 16
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 96°F | August 16, 2022 |
| 2 | 96°F | August 16, 1957 |
| 3 | 95°F | August 16, 1963 |
| 4 | 94°F | August 16, 1987 |
| 5 | 94°F | August 16, 1943 |
| 6 | 94°F | August 16, 1941 |
| 7 | 93°F | August 16, 2020 |
| 8 | 93°F | August 16, 1998 |
| 9 | 93°F | August 16, 1994 |
| 10 | 93°F | August 16, 1989 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 16
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 69°F | August 16, 1996 |
| 2 | 69°F | August 16, 1973 |
| 3 | 69°F | August 16, 1959 |
| 4 | 69°F | August 16, 1956 |
| 5 | 70°F | August 16, 1975 |
Heat Wave Summary — Melbourne
threshold: 94°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date138 of 227 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1937–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Melbourne
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jun 11, 1998 – Jun 27, 1998 | 17 | 101°F (Jun 14) | 98°F | 73°F |
| 2 | Jul 23, 1999 – Aug 3, 1999 | 12 | 101°F (Aug 2) | 97°F | 75°F |
| 3 | Jun 29, 1998 – Jul 9, 1998 | 11 | 100°F (Jul 2) | 97°F | 74°F |
| 4 | Jul 15, 2018 – Jul 23, 2018 | 9 | 98°F (Jul 22) | 96°F | 77°F |
| 5 | Jul 13, 1981 – Jul 19, 1981 | 7 | 101°F (Jul 14) | 97°F | 72°F |
| 6 | Jul 30, 1961 – Aug 5, 1961 | 7 | 98°F (Jul 31) | 95°F | 72°F |
| 7 | Jul 17, 1993 – Jul 23, 1993 | 7 | 97°F (Jul 22) | 95°F | 74°F |
| 8 | Jun 22, 1977 – Jun 28, 1977 | 7 | 96°F (Jun 26) | 95°F | 72°F |
| 9 | Jul 11, 1980 – Jul 16, 1980 | 6 | 102°F (Jul 14) | 97°F | 74°F |
| 10 | Jun 1, 1998 – Jun 6, 1998 | 6 | 101°F (Jun 6) | 99°F | 74°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
24th-warmest month on record
10th-warmest July of 84 on record
+1.3° vs. 82.2° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
28 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 4–31, 2026, peaking at 95°F)
The longest July streak since 2016 (10 years). The July record is 31 days, set in 2016.
Average July Temperature by Year
1938–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2016 | 84.5°F |
| 2 | 2017 | 84.3°F |
| 3 | 2018 | 84.2°F |
| 4 | 1998 | 83.9°F |
| 5 | 2023 | 83.8°F |
| 6 | 2010 | 83.8°F |
| 7 | 2019 | 83.8°F |
| 8 | 1942 | 83.6°F |
| 9 | 2022 | 83.5°F |
| 10 | 2026 | 83.4°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 1998 | 85.0°F |
| 2 | August 2017 | 84.6°F |
| 3 | July 2016 | 84.5°F |
| 4 | August 2023 | 84.5°F |
| 5 | August 2018 | 84.4°F |
| 6 | July 2017 | 84.3°F |
| 7 | July 2018 | 84.2°F |
| 8 | August 2007 | 84.2°F |
| 9 | August 2019 | 84.0°F |
| 10 | July 1998 | 83.9°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne, FL | 83.4°F | 10th of 84 |
| Vero Beach, FL | 82.9°F | 11th of 84 |
| Fort Pierce, FL | 82.5°F | 24th of 123 |
| Orlando, FL | 85.2°F | 2nd of 130 |
| Sanford, FL | 85.0°F | 4th of 78 |