Alpena, MI
Michigan · Records since 1916–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 2016
+13° from 80° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1936
-19° from 56° normalAll-Time Records — Alpena
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 93°F | August 11, 2016 |
| 2 | 92°F | August 11, 1995 |
| 3 | 92°F | August 11, 1976 |
| 4 | 92°F | August 11, 1947 |
| 5 | 92°F | August 11, 1944 |
| 6 | 90°F | August 11, 2025 |
| 7 | 90°F | August 11, 1937 |
| 8 | 89°F | August 11, 2021 |
| 9 | 89°F | August 11, 2002 |
| 10 | 86°F | August 11, 2019 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 37°F | August 11, 1936 |
| 2 | 38°F | August 11, 1965 |
| 3 | 40°F | August 11, 1962 |
| 4 | 42°F | August 11, 1968 |
| 5 | 42°F | August 11, 1967 |
Heat Wave Summary — Alpena
threshold: 88°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date90 of 221 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1917–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Alpena
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 11, 1983 – Jul 20, 1983 | 10 | 102°F (Jul 14) | 92°F | 62°F |
| 2 | Aug 26, 1953 – Sep 4, 1953 | 10 | 99°F (Sep 1) | 95°F | 63°F |
| 3 | Jul 17, 1987 – Jul 25, 1987 | 9 | 97°F (Jul 20) | 93°F | 64°F |
| 4 | Jul 1, 2020 – Jul 9, 2020 | 9 | 96°F (Jul 9) | 91°F | 61°F |
| 5 | Jul 7, 1936 – Jul 14, 1936 | 8 | 106°F (Jul 13) | 102°F | 66°F |
| 6 | Jun 30, 1921 – Jul 7, 1921 | 8 | 99°F (Jul 6) | 94°F | 63°F |
| 7 | Aug 15, 1955 – Aug 22, 1955 | 8 | 99°F (Aug 21) | 94°F | 63°F |
| 8 | Jul 30, 1955 – Aug 5, 1955 | 7 | 98°F (Aug 1) | 94°F | 66°F |
| 9 | Jun 13, 1919 – Jun 19, 1919 | 7 | 94°F (Jun 13) | 91°F | 60°F |
| 10 | Aug 9, 1944 – Aug 15, 1944 | 7 | 94°F (Aug 10) | 92°F | 58°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
16th-warmest month on record
11th-warmest July of 108 on record
+2.5° vs. 67.9° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
2 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 13–14, 2026, peaking at 96°F)
Ties the longest July streak since 2025 (1 year). The July record is 8 days, set in 1936.
Average July Temperature by Year
1917–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1921 | 73.5°F |
| 2 | 1983 | 72.2°F |
| 3 | 2011 | 72.2°F |
| 4 | 2020 | 72.2°F |
| 5 | 1988 | 71.6°F |
| 6 | 2018 | 71.3°F |
| 7 | 2006 | 71.2°F |
| 8 | 2002 | 71.1°F |
| 9 | 2012 | 71.0°F |
| 10 | 1931 | 70.4°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 1921 | 73.5°F |
| 2 | August 1955 | 73.2°F |
| 3 | July 1983 | 72.2°F |
| 4 | July 2011 | 72.2°F |
| 5 | July 2020 | 72.2°F |
| 6 | August 1947 | 71.9°F |
| 7 | August 1959 | 71.6°F |
| 8 | July 1988 | 71.6°F |
| 9 | July 2018 | 71.3°F |
| 10 | July 2006 | 71.2°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Alpena, MI | 70.4°F | 11th of 108 |
| Houghton Lake, MI | 69.8°F | 22nd of 111 |
| Sault Ste Marie, MI | 68.6°F | 12th of 139 |
| Saginaw, MI | 73.5°F | 21st of 115 |
| Flint, MI | 73.7°F | 22nd of 105 |