Abilene, TX
Texas · Records since 1885–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1936
+13° from 97° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1915
-15° from 73° normalAll-Time Records — Abilene
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 110°F | August 11, 1936 |
| 2 | 108°F | August 11, 2023 |
| 3 | 105°F | August 11, 1964 |
| 4 | 105°F | August 11, 1953 |
| 5 | 105°F | August 11, 1952 |
| 6 | 104°F | August 11, 2024 |
| 7 | 104°F | August 11, 2019 |
| 8 | 104°F | August 11, 1969 |
| 9 | 104°F | August 11, 1948 |
| 10 | 103°F | August 11, 2016 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 58°F | August 11, 1915 |
| 2 | 60°F | August 11, 1931 |
| 3 | 64°F | August 11, 1974 |
| 4 | 66°F | August 11, 2004 |
| 5 | 66°F | August 11, 1991 |
Heat Wave Summary — Abilene
threshold: 101°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date151 of 221 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1885–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Abilene
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 23, 2023 – Aug 13, 2023 | 22 | 110°F (Aug 10) | 105°F | 78°F |
| 2 | Aug 8, 1952 – Aug 28, 1952 | 21 | 107°F (Aug 8) | 103°F | 78°F |
| 3 | Jul 5, 1978 – Jul 21, 1978 | 17 | 110°F (Jul 17) | 104°F | 79°F |
| 4 | Aug 1, 1943 – Aug 16, 1943 | 16 | 111°F (Aug 3) | 105°F | 78°F |
| 5 | Aug 10, 2024 – Aug 24, 2024 | 15 | 113°F (Aug 21) | 106°F | 79°F |
| 6 | Jul 23, 2022 – Aug 6, 2022 | 15 | 106°F (Aug 4) | 104°F | 80°F |
| 7 | Jul 31, 2011 – Aug 11, 2011 | 12 | 106°F (Aug 2) | 104°F | 81°F |
| 8 | Aug 16, 2023 – Aug 26, 2023 | 11 | 111°F (Aug 17) | 106°F | 77°F |
| 9 | Aug 2, 1937 – Aug 12, 1937 | 11 | 105°F (Aug 4) | 103°F | 77°F |
| 10 | Jun 24, 1980 – Jul 3, 1980 | 10 | 109°F (Jun 28) | 105°F | 79°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
77th-warmest month on record
38th-warmest July of 141 on record
+1.1° vs. 83.9° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
14 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 18–31, 2026, peaking at 104°F)
The longest July streak since 2025 (1 year). The July record is 31 days, set in 2022.
Average July Temperature by Year
1886–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2022 | 90.7°F |
| 2 | 2011 | 90.1°F |
| 3 | 1980 | 89.4°F |
| 4 | 1978 | 89.0°F |
| 5 | 2023 | 87.8°F |
| 6 | 1998 | 87.6°F |
| 7 | 2001 | 87.6°F |
| 8 | 1954 | 87.4°F |
| 9 | 1969 | 87.4°F |
| 10 | 1934 | 87.2°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 2023 | 90.8°F |
| 2 | July 2022 | 90.7°F |
| 3 | August 2011 | 90.3°F |
| 4 | July 2011 | 90.1°F |
| 5 | August 1952 | 90.0°F |
| 6 | August 1943 | 89.9°F |
| 7 | August 2024 | 89.6°F |
| 8 | July 1980 | 89.4°F |
| 9 | July 1978 | 89.0°F |
| 10 | August 2019 | 88.4°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Abilene, TX | 85.0°F | 38th of 141 |
| San Angelo, TX | 83.0°F | 69th of 110 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | 86.5°F | 31st of 103 |
| Midland-Odessa, TX | 84.0°F | 21st of 97 |
| Lubbock, TX | 82.6°F | 17th of 113 |