How often is 45 drawn in Powerball?
Since October 7, 2015, when Powerball’s current rules took effect (5 numbers from 1–69), number 45 has been drawn 102 times in 1,425 draws — tied for 31st most often of 69; across all 2,017 draws since February 3, 2010 it has come up 159 times, tied 17th of 59.
Data: 2,017 draws, February 3, 2010 – October 26, 2026; updated October 26, 2026.
That is 1.3 fewer than the 103.3 a number would average from the matrix alone (1% below).
How long has 45 gone without being drawn?
The longest 45 has gone without being drawn is 108 draws, between its appearances on November 14, 2015 and November 30, 2016. Its current gap is 16 draws, longer than its average gap of 11.6 draws between appearances. A long gap doesn’t make a number due in Powerball: each draw starts fresh. Its longest streak was 3 consecutive draws on record, from September 21, 2024 to September 25, 2024. Its first appearance in the record was on March 3, 2010.
Which numbers are drawn most often with 45?
Since October 7, 2015, 45 has been drawn alongside 56 more often than with any other number (12 times), followed by 35 (11), 40 (11), 53 (11), 15 (9). The fewest: 11 (2), 60 (2), 9 (3), 24 (3), 39 (3).
45 in Powerball, year by year
Its busiest year was 2013, drawn 12 times in 104 draws (tied 5th that year); its quietest was 2016, once in 105 draws (69th).
| Year | Times 45 drawn | Rank that year | Draws held |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | tied 56th | 128 |
| 2025 | 10 | tied 38th | 157 |
| 2024 | 17 | tied 2nd | 157 |
| 2023 | 9 | tied 50th | 156 |
| 2022 | 11 | tied 31st | 157 |
| 2021 | 10 | tied 15th | 123 |
| 2020 | 8 | tied 23rd | 105 |
| 2019 | 8 | tied 20th | 104 |
| 2018 | 10 | tied 5th | 104 |
| 2017 | 11 | tied 5th | 104 |
| 2016 | 1 | 69th | 105 |
| 2015 | 9 | tied 17th | 104 |
| 2014 | 7 | tied 40th | 105 |
| 2013 | 12 | tied 5th | 104 |
| 2012 | 10 | tied 18th | 104 |
| 2011 | 12 | tied 7th | 105 |
| 2010 | 8 | tied 25th | 95 |
When was 45 last drawn?
Number 45 was last drawn on Sat, Sep 19, 2026 (16 draws ago); the winning numbers that night were 18, 30, 41, 45, 68, Powerball 10. All Powerball results for 2026.
The draws before that with 45: Aug 26, 2026; Jul 11, 2026; Jun 22, 2026; Apr 15, 2026; Jan 12, 2026.
45 by draw day
Across the full record, 45 has come up 22 times in 271 Monday draws, 62 times in 873 Wednesday draws and 75 times in 873 Saturday draws.
These are counts of past Powerball draws. Every draw is independent and random: no number is “due”, and none of these figures changes the chance of 45 being drawn next.
Cite this: Lottizen, "How often is 45 drawn in Powerball?," updated October 26, 2026, https://lottizen.com/usa/powerball/number/45. Data: Lottizen (lottizen.com), free to use with credit.