Weather on August 17
Fort Lauderdale, FL
55 Years of Data
Avg High
90°F
Avg Low
77°F
Warmest
1975
87°F avg
Coldest
1976
78°F avg
About This Date
August 17th in Fort Lauderdale, FL typically brings hot summer weather, with average highs around 90°F and lows near 77°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest August 17th was in 1975 (87°F average), while the coldest was 1976 (78°F) — a 9°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 44% of August 17th dates historically, with the wettest August 17th recording 4.47" of rain. The last decade has been 1.7°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 1.7°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for August 17th in Fort Lauderdale, FL? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Warming Trend
0.5°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 95° | 79° | 87° | — | — |
| 2024 | 91° | 82° | 87° | — | — |
| 2023 | 94° | 76° | 85° | 1.3" | — |
| 2022 | 94° | 79° | 86° | — | — |
| 2021 | 91° | 82° | 87° | 0.13" | — |
| 2020 | 92° | 78° | 85° | — | — |
| 2019 | 92° | 74° | 83° | 0.69" | — |
| 2018 | 92° | 83° | 87° | — | — |
| 2017 | 92° | 78° | 85° | — | — |
| 2016 | 91° | 78° | 85° | 0.64" | — |
| 2015 | 91° | 77° | 84° | 1.09" | — |
| 2014 | 93° | 72° | 82° | 0.13" | — |
| 2013 | 90° | 75° | 82° | — | — |
| 2012 | 90° | 76° | 83° | — | — |
| 2011 | 91° | 76° | 83° | 1.52" | — |
| 2010 | 91° | 76° | 83° | — | — |
| 2009 | 91° | 77° | 84° | 0.13" | — |
| 2008 | 92° | 75° | 83° | — | — |
| 2007 | 89° | 75° | 82° | 0.18" | — |
| 2006 | 88° | 76° | 82° | 2.03" | — |
| 2005 | 90° | 80° | 85° | — | — |
| 2004 | 89° | 78° | 84° | — | — |
| 2003 | 89° | 77° | 83° | — | — |
| 2002 | 90° | 76° | 83° | 0.15" | — |
| 2001 | 91° | 80° | 86° | — | — |
| 2000 | 87° | 80° | 84° | — | — |
| 1999 | 87° | 73° | 80° | 1.52" | — |
| 1998 | 92° | 79° | 85° | — | — |
| 1997 | 91° | 80° | 86° | — | — |
| 1996 | 89° | 78° | 84° | 0.3" | — |
| 1995 | 95° | 79° | 87° | — | — |
| 1994 | 89° | 77° | 83° | — | — |
| 1993 | 91° | 73° | 82° | 3.86" | — |
| 1992 | 90° | 76° | 83° | — | — |
| 1991 | 93° | 77° | 85° | — | — |
| 1990 | 90° | 78° | 84° | 0.1" | — |
| 1989 | 91° | 74° | 82° | 0.03" | — |
| 1988 | 89° | 75° | 82° | 0.08" | — |
| 1987 | 91° | 81° | 86° | — | — |
| 1986 | 89° | 74° | 81° | 1.4" | — |
| 1985 | 90° | 79° | 84° | — | — |
| 1984 | 89° | 76° | 82° | — | — |
| 1983 | 91° | 76° | 83° | — | — |
| 1982 | 92° | 74° | 83° | 2.16" | — |
| 1981 | 82° | 75° | 79° | 3.35" | — |
| 1980 | 93° | 78° | 86° | — | — |
| 1979 | 91° | 79° | 85° | — | — |
| 1978 | 91° | 76° | 83° | — | — |
| 1977 | 86° | 74° | 80° | 0.89" | — |
| 1976coldest | 84° | 72° | 78° | 4.47" | — |
| 1975warmest | 91° | 82° | 87° | — | — |
| 1974 | — | 66° | — | 0.64" | — |
| 1973 | 90° | 76° | 83° | — | — |
| 1972 | 89° | 76° | 82° | — | — |
| 1971 | 90° | 76° | 83° | 0.28" | — |
55 years of data from FT LAUDERDALE BEACH