Akron, OH
Ohio · Records since 1887–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1944
+13° from 83° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1965
-14° from 63° normalAll-Time Records — Akron
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 96°F | August 11, 1944 |
| 2 | 96°F | August 11, 1918 |
| 3 | 95°F | August 11, 2016 |
| 4 | 94°F | August 11, 1900 |
| 5 | 93°F | August 11, 1988 |
| 6 | 92°F | August 11, 1947 |
| 7 | 92°F | August 11, 1893 |
| 8 | 91°F | August 11, 1949 |
| 9 | 91°F | August 11, 1926 |
| 10 | 90°F | August 11, 2002 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 49°F | August 11, 1965 |
| 2 | 49°F | August 11, 1919 |
| 3 | 51°F | August 11, 1967 |
| 4 | 52°F | August 11, 1972 |
| 5 | 52°F | August 11, 1968 |
Heat Wave Summary — Akron
threshold: 90°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date97 of 221 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1887–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Akron
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 8, 1936 – Jul 18, 1936 | 11 | 102°F (Jul 14) | 96°F | 67°F |
| 2 | Aug 26, 1953 – Sep 4, 1953 | 10 | 99°F (Sep 2) | 96°F | 66°F |
| 3 | Jul 2, 2020 – Jul 10, 2020 | 9 | 94°F (Jul 6) | 93°F | 67°F |
| 4 | Jun 18, 1923 – Jun 25, 1923 | 8 | 96°F (Jun 21) | 93°F | 67°F |
| 5 | Aug 9, 1944 – Aug 16, 1944 | 8 | 96°F (Aug 11) | 94°F | 67°F |
| 6 | Jul 16, 1991 – Jul 23, 1991 | 8 | 96°F (Jul 20) | 93°F | 67°F |
| 7 | Jul 4, 1988 – Jul 10, 1988 | 7 | 100°F (Jul 7) | 96°F | 67°F |
| 8 | Jul 24, 1941 – Jul 30, 1941 | 7 | 98°F (Jul 27) | 95°F | 70°F |
| 9 | Jul 16, 1901 – Jul 22, 1901 | 7 | 97°F (Jul 21) | 93°F | 67°F |
| 10 | Jul 2, 1921 – Jul 8, 1921 | 7 | 97°F (Jul 4) | 95°F | 71°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
53rd-warmest month on record
36th-warmest July of 134 on record
+1.0° vs. 73.0° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
4 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 1–4, 2026, peaking at 95°F)
The longest July streak since 2020 (6 years). The July record is 11 days, set in 1936.
95°F Milestone
Akron reached 95°F in 2026 — the first time it hit 95°F since 2022 (4 years).
Average July Temperature by Year
1887–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2020 | 78.3°F |
| 2 | 1931 | 78.0°F |
| 3 | 1921 | 77.8°F |
| 4 | 2012 | 77.5°F |
| 5 | 1887 | 77.2°F |
| 6 | 2011 | 76.8°F |
| 7 | 1901 | 76.7°F |
| 8 | 2019 | 76.7°F |
| 9 | 1934 | 76.2°F |
| 10 | 1988 | 76.2°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 2020 | 78.3°F |
| 2 | July 1931 | 78.0°F |
| 3 | July 1921 | 77.8°F |
| 4 | July 2012 | 77.5°F |
| 5 | July 1887 | 77.2°F |
| 6 | July 2011 | 76.8°F |
| 7 | August 2016 | 76.7°F |
| 8 | July 1901 | 76.7°F |
| 9 | July 2019 | 76.7°F |
| 10 | July 1934 | 76.2°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Akron, OH | 74.0°F | 36th of 134 |
| Cleveland, OH | 74.9°F | 30th of 155 |
| New Philadelphia, OH | 74.0°F | 21st of 66 |
| Youngstown, OH | 72.4°F | 37th of 98 |
| Mansfield, OH | 73.8°F | 26th of 107 |