Winning numbers and draw data

• Draw date: July 15, 2026
• Main numbers: 2, 7, 18, 29, 38
• Powerball: 16
• Power Play: 2x
• Published jackpot: $499 Million
• Main-number sum: 94
• Odd/even split: 2 odd and 3 even
• Main-number range: 2 to 38 (spread 36)
• Previous draw compared: July 13, 2026

The Powerball draw for July 15, 2026, produced main numbers 2, 7, 18, 29, and 38, plus Powerball 16. The multiplier was 2x, and the published jackpot label was $499 Million. This recap examines the draw’s total, odd and even balance, range, consecutive-number count, and comparison with the July 13 drawing.

July 15 Powerball number pattern

The five main numbers extended from a minimum of 2 to a maximum of 38. Subtracting the minimum from the maximum gives the supplied spread of 36. In plain language, the spread measures the distance between the lowest and highest main numbers; it does not describe how evenly the values were positioned within that interval.

Three of the main numbers were even: 2, 18, and 38. The other two, 7 and 29, were odd. That produced a 3-to-2 even-to-odd split. This classification applies only to the five main numbers and is separate from Powerball 16.

There were no consecutive pairs among the main numbers. A consecutive pair consists of two values separated by exactly one, such as 17 and 18. Although 18 appeared in this result, neither 17 nor 19 was one of the other main numbers. The absence of consecutive values is simply a description of this drawing.

Main-number sum and range explained

The sum of the five main numbers was 94. That total comes from adding 2, 7, 18, 29, and 38. The Powerball is not included in the supplied main-number sum.

A sum provides one compact way to describe a set of drawn values. A lower total generally reflects smaller values within that particular set, while a higher total reflects larger values. It does not show the order in which the numbers were drawn, and different combinations can produce the same total.

The range offers a different view. For July 15, the range was 36 because the lowest main number was 2 and the highest was 38. Neither the sum nor the range changes the meaning of the result: the five individual main numbers and Powerball remain the actual draw outcome.

Comparison with the July 13 draw

The previous Powerball draw, dated July 13, 2026, had main numbers 5, 25, 36, 40, and 48, with Powerball 3. Its multiplier was also 2x. None of those five main numbers was repeated in the July 15 set.

The previous main-number sum was 154, compared with 94 for July 15. This was a decrease of 60 from one draw to the next. The difference reflects the smaller combined value of the July 15 main numbers. It does not indicate that either total was more significant than the other.

The special ball changed from Powerball 3 on July 13 to Powerball 16 on July 15. The multiplier did not change, remaining at 2x for both drawings. These are direct comparisons between the two supplied results and do not establish a broader trend.

How to read this draw comparison

The July 15 result had three even main numbers, two odd main numbers, no consecutive pairs, and no main-number overlap with the prior drawing. Its sum was 60 lower than the previous total, while its main-number spread was 36. Together, these measurements provide several factual ways to summarize the result without changing or adding to the published numbers.

Draw-to-draw comparisons are descriptive only. A difference in sums, the absence of repeated numbers, an odd-and-even split, or any other historical pattern does not predict future Powerball results or improve the odds of a future outcome. Each statistic here applies specifically to the supplied July 15 draw and its comparison with July 13.

Verification reminder: Before relying on any draw record, confirm the numbers, Powerball, multiplier, and published jackpot information with the official lottery source.

Frequently asked questions

What were the Powerball numbers for July 15, 2026?

The main numbers were 2, 7, 18, 29, and 38. The Powerball was 16, and the multiplier was 2x.

What was the sum of the July 15 main numbers?

The five main numbers had a sum of 94. The Powerball was not included in that total.

Did any main numbers repeat from the previous draw?

No. None of the July 15 main numbers repeated from the July 13, 2026 draw.

Were there any consecutive main numbers?

No. The July 15 main-number set contained no consecutive pairs.