How often is 39 drawn in Mega Millions?
Since October 31, 2017, when Mega Millions’ current rules took effect (5 numbers from 1–70), number 39 has been drawn 64 times in 939 draws — tied for 45th most often of 70; across all 2,433 draws since May 17, 2002 it has come up 210 times, tied 12th of 52.
Data: 2,433 draws, May 17, 2002 – October 27, 2026; updated October 27, 2026.
That is 3.1 fewer than the 67.1 a number would average from the matrix alone (5% below).
How long has 39 gone without being drawn?
The longest 39 has gone without being drawn is 49 draws, between its appearances on March 11, 2022 and September 2, 2022. Its current gap is 31 draws, longer than its average gap of 10.5 draws between appearances. A long gap doesn’t make a number due in Mega Millions: each draw starts fresh. Its longest streak was 3 consecutive draws on record, from September 28, 2004 to October 5, 2004. Its first appearance in the record was on May 21, 2002.
Which numbers are drawn most often with 39?
Since October 31, 2017, 39 has been drawn alongside 9, 42 and 59 9 times each, more than with any other number, followed by 17 (8), 4 (7). 53 and 69 have never been drawn alongside 39 in that period.
39 in Mega Millions, year by year
Its busiest year was 2004, drawn 16 times in 105 draws (tied 2nd that year); its quietest was 2021, 4 times in 105 draws (tied 62nd).
| Year | Times 39 drawn | Rank that year | Draws held |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | tied 41st | 86 |
| 2025 | 10 | tied 12th | 104 |
| 2024 | 6 | tied 48th | 105 |
| 2023 | 8 | tied 23rd | 104 |
| 2022 | 4 | tied 62nd | 104 |
| 2021 | 4 | tied 62nd | 105 |
| 2020 | 7 | tied 33rd | 104 |
| 2019 | 9 | tied 17th | 105 |
| 2018 | 10 | tied 9th | 104 |
| 2017 | 3 | tied 50th | 74 |
| 2016 | 10 | tied 1st | 75 |
| 2015 | 4 | tied 44th | 74 |
| 2014 | 4 | tied 47th | 80 |
| 2013 | 11 | tied 10th | 100 |
| 2012 | 9 | tied 26th | 104 |
| 2011 | 10 | tied 18th | 104 |
| 2010 | 10 | tied 21st | 105 |
| 2009 | 12 | tied 9th | 104 |
| 2008 | 12 | tied 9th | 105 |
| 2007 | 10 | tied 17th | 104 |
| 2006 | 9 | tied 26th | 104 |
| 2005 | 11 | tied 9th | 104 |
| 2004 | 16 | tied 2nd | 105 |
| 2003 | 10 | tied 22nd | 104 |
| 2002 | 6 | tied 24th | 66 |
When was 39 last drawn?
Number 39 was last drawn on Fri, Jul 10, 2026 (31 draws ago); the winning numbers that night were 2, 39, 44, 46, 56, Mega Ball 23. All Mega Millions results for 2026.
The draws before that with 39: Jun 12, 2026; Feb 27, 2026; Feb 24, 2026; Jan 6, 2026; Dec 19, 2025.
39 by draw day
Across the full record, 39 has come up 114 times in 1,210 Tuesday draws and 96 times in 1,223 Friday draws.
These are counts of past Mega Millions draws. Every draw is independent and random: no number is “due”, and none of these figures changes the chance of 39 being drawn next.
Cite this: Lottizen, "How often is 39 drawn in Mega Millions?," updated October 27, 2026, https://lottizen.com/usa/mega-millions/number/39. Data: Lottizen (lottizen.com), free to use with credit.