Savannah, GA
Georgia · Records since 1874–2026
Records for August 16
🔥 Record High
August 16, 1954
+9° from 91° normal❄ Record Low
August 16, 1967
-10° from 73° normalAll-Time Records — Savannah
Top 10 Record Highs — August 16
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 100°F | August 16, 1954 |
| 2 | 98°F | August 16, 2017 |
| 3 | 98°F | August 16, 1894 |
| 4 | 97°F | August 16, 1887 |
| 5 | 96°F | August 16, 1980 |
| 6 | 96°F | August 16, 1957 |
| 7 | 96°F | August 16, 1916 |
| 8 | 95°F | August 16, 1990 |
| 9 | 95°F | August 16, 1986 |
| 10 | 95°F | August 16, 1968 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 16
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 63°F | August 16, 1967 |
| 2 | 65°F | August 16, 1983 |
| 3 | 66°F | August 16, 1961 |
| 4 | 67°F | August 16, 1964 |
| 5 | 68°F | August 16, 1996 |
Heat Wave Summary — Savannah
threshold: 96°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date148 of 227 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1874–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Savannah
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 8, 1986 – Jul 21, 1986 | 14 | 105°F (Jul 20) | 100°F | 75°F |
| 2 | Jul 3, 2016 – Jul 16, 2016 | 14 | 99°F (Jul 8) | 98°F | 76°F |
| 3 | Jul 14, 1983 – Jul 25, 1983 | 12 | 103°F (Jul 24) | 99°F | 77°F |
| 4 | Jul 20, 1993 – Jul 31, 1993 | 12 | 103°F (Jul 29) | 98°F | 75°F |
| 5 | Aug 2, 2011 – Aug 12, 2011 | 11 | 100°F (Aug 4) | 98°F | 76°F |
| 6 | Jun 22, 1952 – Jun 30, 1952 | 9 | 103°F (Jun 26) | 99°F | 75°F |
| 7 | Jul 11, 1875 – Jul 19, 1875 | 9 | 102°F (Jul 18) | 100°F | 77°F |
| 8 | Jul 13, 1934 – Jul 21, 1934 | 9 | 101°F (Jul 14) | 99°F | 75°F |
| 9 | Jul 4, 2026 – Jul 12, 2026 | 9 | 100°F (Jul 9) | 99°F | 76°F |
| 10 | Jun 14, 2015 – Jun 22, 2015 | 9 | 99°F (Jun 16) | 98°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
3rd-warmest month on record
3rd-warmest July of 153 on record
+2.8° vs. 82.9° 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 100°F)
Ties the longest July streak since 2016 (10 years).
Average July Temperature by Year
1874–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1993 | 86.7°F |
| 2 | 2016 | 86.1°F |
| 3 | 1986 | 85.7°F |
| 4 | 2026 | 85.7°F |
| 5 | 1875 | 85.7°F |
| 6 | 2020 | 84.8°F |
| 7 | 1883 | 84.7°F |
| 8 | 1942 | 84.7°F |
| 9 | 2025 | 84.7°F |
| 10 | 1881 | 84.6°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 1993 | 86.7°F |
| 2 | July 2016 | 86.1°F |
| 3 | July 1986 | 85.7°F |
| 4 | July 2026 | 85.7°F |
| 5 | July 1875 | 85.7°F |
| 6 | August 2011 | 84.8°F |
| 7 | July 2020 | 84.8°F |
| 8 | July 1883 | 84.7°F |
| 9 | July 1942 | 84.7°F |
| 10 | July 2025 | 84.7°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Savannah, GA | 85.7°F | 3rd of 153 |
| Charleston Downtown, SC | 84.7°F | 6th of 133 |
| Charleston, SC | 85.3°F | 4th of 90 |
| Augusta, GA | 83.3°F | 26th of 153 |