West Palm Beach, FL
Florida · Records since 1888–2026
Records for August 16
🔥 Record High
August 16, 1952
+7° from 90° normal❄ Record Low
August 16, 1927
-8° from 77° normalAll-Time Records — West Palm Beach
Top 10 Record Highs — August 16
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 97°F | August 16, 1952 |
| 2 | 97°F | August 16, 1948 |
| 3 | 97°F | August 16, 1938 |
| 4 | 95°F | August 16, 1989 |
| 5 | 94°F | August 16, 2022 |
| 6 | 94°F | August 16, 2019 |
| 7 | 94°F | August 16, 2010 |
| 8 | 94°F | August 16, 1991 |
| 9 | 94°F | August 16, 1909 |
| 10 | 94°F | August 16, 1902 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 16
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 69°F | August 16, 1927 |
| 2 | 70°F | August 16, 1923 |
| 3 | 70°F | August 16, 1910 |
| 4 | 70°F | August 16, 1903 |
| 5 | 71°F | August 16, 1961 |
Heat Wave Summary — West Palm Beach
threshold: 93°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date168 of 227 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1888–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — West Palm Beach
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 20, 2011 – Aug 7, 2011 | 19 | 97°F (Aug 2) | 95°F | 80°F |
| 2 | Jul 8, 1981 – Jul 22, 1981 | 15 | 99°F (Jul 16) | 96°F | 75°F |
| 3 | Jun 17, 1980 – Jun 30, 1980 | 14 | 97°F (Jun 25) | 94°F | 73°F |
| 4 | Jul 23, 1912 – Aug 4, 1912 | 13 | 98°F (Jul 25) | 95°F | 74°F |
| 5 | Jun 13, 1998 – Jun 25, 1998 | 13 | 98°F (Jun 15) | 94°F | 77°F |
| 6 | Jul 5, 2026 – Jul 17, 2026 | 13 | 95°F (Jul 13) | 94°F | 76°F |
| 7 | Jul 29, 1942 – Aug 9, 1942 | 12 | 97°F (Aug 4) | 95°F | 75°F |
| 8 | Jul 5, 1942 – Jul 14, 1942 | 10 | 96°F (Jul 14) | 94°F | 78°F |
| 9 | Jul 28, 2025 – Aug 6, 2025 | 10 | 96°F (Aug 2) | 95°F | 79°F |
| 10 | Aug 17, 1958 – Aug 26, 1958 | 10 | 95°F (Aug 17) | 94°F | 75°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 133 on record
+2.4° vs. 83.3° 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 96°F)
Ties the longest July streak since 1963 (63 years).
Average July Temperature by Year
1888–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2016 | 86.2°F |
| 2 | 2011 | 85.7°F |
| 3 | 2026 | 85.7°F |
| 4 | 2022 | 85.4°F |
| 5 | 2024 | 85.2°F |
| 6 | 1942 | 85.0°F |
| 7 | 2010 | 84.9°F |
| 8 | 2023 | 84.5°F |
| 9 | 2019 | 84.5°F |
| 10 | 2025 | 84.4°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 2016 | 86.2°F |
| 2 | July 2011 | 85.7°F |
| 3 | July 2026 | 85.7°F |
| 4 | August 2025 | 85.6°F |
| 5 | August 2022 | 85.6°F |
| 6 | July 2022 | 85.4°F |
| 7 | August 2023 | 85.3°F |
| 8 | July 2024 | 85.2°F |
| 9 | July 1942 | 85.0°F |
| 10 | August 2016 | 85.0°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| West Palm Beach, FL | 85.7°F | 3rd of 133 |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL | 85.7°F | 1st of 110 |
| Fort Pierce, FL | 82.5°F | 24th of 123 |
| Miami, FL | 86.2°F | 2nd of 126 |
| Vero Beach, FL | 82.9°F | 11th of 84 |