Poplar Bluff, MO
Missouri · Records since 1893–2026
Records for August 16
🔥 Record High
August 16, 1954
+18° from 88° normal❄ Record Low
August 16, 1929
-17° from 68° normalAll-Time Records — Poplar Bluff
Top 10 Record Highs — August 16
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 106°F | August 16, 1954 |
| 2 | 105°F | August 16, 1936 |
| 3 | 103°F | August 16, 2007 |
| 4 | 102°F | August 16, 1953 |
| 5 | 102°F | August 16, 1943 |
| 6 | 100°F | August 16, 1900 |
| 7 | 99°F | August 16, 1965 |
| 8 | 98°F | August 16, 2000 |
| 9 | 98°F | August 16, 1941 |
| 10 | 97°F | August 16, 2025 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 16
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 51°F | August 16, 1929 |
| 2 | 53°F | August 16, 2004 |
| 3 | 53°F | August 16, 1963 |
| 4 | 54°F | August 16, 1992 |
| 5 | 55°F | August 16, 1999 |
Heat Wave Summary — Poplar Bluff
threshold: 97°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date125 of 227 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1893–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Poplar Bluff
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 10, 1901 – Aug 3, 1901 | 25 | 112°F (Jul 12) | 104°F | 68°F |
| 2 | Aug 9, 1936 – Aug 23, 1936 | 15 | 107°F (Aug 18) | 101°F | 71°F |
| 3 | Jul 29, 1947 – Aug 10, 1947 | 13 | 105°F (Aug 6) | 101°F | 70°F |
| 4 | Aug 1, 1934 – Aug 12, 1934 | 12 | 109°F (Aug 7) | 103°F | 74°F |
| 5 | Jul 16, 1934 – Jul 26, 1934 | 11 | 106°F (Jul 23) | 102°F | 72°F |
| 6 | Jul 8, 1969 – Jul 18, 1969 | 11 | 104°F (Jul 14) | 99°F | 73°F |
| 7 | Jul 31, 1930 – Aug 9, 1930 | 10 | 112°F (Aug 9) | 103°F | 66°F |
| 8 | Jul 2, 1990 – Jul 11, 1990 | 10 | 104°F (Jul 10) | 100°F | 73°F |
| 9 | Jul 13, 1932 – Jul 22, 1932 | 10 | 103°F (Jul 16) | 100°F | 71°F |
| 10 | Sep 2, 1925 – Sep 10, 1925 | 9 | 108°F (Sep 7) | 104°F | 65°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
65th-warmest month on record
43rd-warmest July of 111 on record
+0.4° vs. 79.9° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
5 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 17–21, 2026, peaking at 98°F)
The longest July streak since 2025 (1 year). The July record is 28 days, set in 1942.
Average July Temperature by Year
1894–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1901 | 85.1°F |
| 2 | 2011 | 84.3°F |
| 3 | 1993 | 84.2°F |
| 4 | 2012 | 84.0°F |
| 5 | 1934 | 83.9°F |
| 6 | 1921 | 83.8°F |
| 7 | 1986 | 83.7°F |
| 8 | 1983 | 83.3°F |
| 9 | 1969 | 83.2°F |
| 10 | 1954 | 83.2°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 1901 | 85.1°F |
| 2 | July 2011 | 84.3°F |
| 3 | July 1993 | 84.2°F |
| 4 | July 2012 | 84.0°F |
| 5 | July 1934 | 83.9°F |
| 6 | July 1921 | 83.8°F |
| 7 | July 1986 | 83.7°F |
| 8 | August 1947 | 83.7°F |
| 9 | August 1936 | 83.5°F |
| 10 | July 1983 | 83.3°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Poplar Bluff, MO | 80.4°F | 43rd of 111 |
| Jonesboro, AR | 82.3°F | 33rd of 122 |
| Carbondale, IL | 79.1°F | 43rd of 119 |
| Paducah, KY | 79.6°F | 35th of 88 |
| Memphis, TN | 84.4°F | 19th of 152 |