Punta Gorda, FL
Florida · Records since 1914–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1952
+5° from 93° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1992
-7° from 74° normalAll-Time Records — Punta Gorda
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 98°F | August 11, 1952 |
| 2 | 98°F | August 11, 1951 |
| 3 | 97°F | August 11, 2023 |
| 4 | 96°F | August 11, 2024 |
| 5 | 96°F | August 11, 2007 |
| 6 | 96°F | August 11, 1963 |
| 7 | 96°F | August 11, 1956 |
| 8 | 95°F | August 11, 2021 |
| 9 | 95°F | August 11, 2013 |
| 10 | 95°F | August 11, 2009 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 67°F | August 11, 1992 |
| 2 | 68°F | August 11, 1971 |
| 3 | 69°F | August 11, 1952 |
| 4 | 70°F | August 11, 2007 |
| 5 | 70°F | August 11, 1969 |
Heat Wave Summary — Punta Gorda
threshold: 95°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date126 of 221 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1914–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Punta Gorda
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | May 23, 2024 – Jun 10, 2024 | 19 | 101°F (May 30) | 97°F | 72°F |
| 2 | Jul 14, 2024 – Jul 29, 2024 | 16 | 99°F (Jul 21) | 97°F | 77°F |
| 3 | Jun 3, 1945 – Jun 17, 1945 | 15 | 98°F (Jun 5) | 96°F | 72°F |
| 4 | Jun 3, 2011 – Jun 16, 2011 | 14 | 97°F (Jun 16) | 96°F | 68°F |
| 5 | Jun 10, 1981 – Jun 21, 1981 | 12 | 101°F (Jun 17) | 97°F | 72°F |
| 6 | Aug 3, 1963 – Aug 14, 1963 | 12 | 97°F (Aug 9) | 96°F | 72°F |
| 7 | Jun 19, 1948 – Jun 29, 1948 | 11 | 98°F (Jun 24) | 96°F | 75°F |
| 8 | Jun 22, 2026 – Jul 1, 2026 | 10 | 96°F (Jun 22) | 95°F | 73°F |
| 9 | Aug 7, 1952 – Aug 14, 1952 | 8 | 99°F (Aug 14) | 97°F | 68°F |
| 10 | Jun 22, 1977 – Jun 29, 1977 | 8 | 97°F (Jun 23) | 96°F | 71°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
25th-warmest month on record
9th-warmest July of 106 on record
+1.1° vs. 83.0° 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 98°F)
The longest July streak since 2025 (1 year). The July record is 31 days, set in 1951.
Average July Temperature by Year
1914–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024 | 86.7°F |
| 2 | 2023 | 85.8°F |
| 3 | 2020 | 84.7°F |
| 4 | 2025 | 84.6°F |
| 5 | 2005 | 84.3°F |
| 6 | 2018 | 84.3°F |
| 7 | 2022 | 84.1°F |
| 8 | 1963 | 84.1°F |
| 9 | 1980 | 84.1°F |
| 10 | 2026 | 84.1°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 2024 | 86.7°F |
| 2 | August 2023 | 86.3°F |
| 3 | August 2024 | 86.0°F |
| 4 | July 2023 | 85.8°F |
| 5 | September 2024 | 85.6°F |
| 6 | August 1951 | 85.1°F |
| 7 | August 2014 | 84.7°F |
| 8 | July 2020 | 84.7°F |
| 9 | July 2025 | 84.6°F |
| 10 | September 2018 | 84.6°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Punta Gorda, FL | 84.1°F | 9th of 106 |
| Fort Myers, FL | 84.8°F | 8th of 128 |
| Tampa, FL | 84.5°F | 10th of 137 |
| Lakeland, FL | 85.5°F | 1st of 79 |