Ashland, WI
Wisconsin · Records since 1893–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1947
+20° from 78° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1950
-20° from 54° normalAll-Time Records — Ashland
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 98°F | August 11, 1947 |
| 2 | 95°F | August 11, 1936 |
| 3 | 94°F | August 11, 1988 |
| 4 | 91°F | August 11, 2007 |
| 5 | 91°F | August 11, 1905 |
| 6 | 90°F | August 11, 1989 |
| 7 | 89°F | August 11, 1995 |
| 8 | 89°F | August 11, 1965 |
| 9 | 89°F | August 11, 1935 |
| 10 | 88°F | August 11, 2018 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 34°F | August 11, 1950 |
| 2 | 35°F | August 11, 1930 |
| 3 | 39°F | August 11, 1982 |
| 4 | 39°F | August 11, 1967 |
| 5 | 40°F | August 11, 2008 |
Heat Wave Summary — Ashland
threshold: 88°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date110 of 221 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1893–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Ashland
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jun 26, 1921 – Jul 4, 1921 | 9 | 99°F (Jun 30) | 94°F | 60°F |
| 2 | Jul 7, 1936 – Jul 13, 1936 | 7 | 105°F (Jul 12) | 101°F | 65°F |
| 3 | Jul 3, 1988 – Jul 9, 1988 | 7 | 100°F (Jul 7) | 95°F | 61°F |
| 4 | Jun 27, 1910 – Jul 3, 1910 | 7 | 99°F (Jun 29) | 94°F | 61°F |
| 5 | Jul 7, 1943 – Jul 13, 1943 | 7 | 93°F (Jul 10) | 90°F | 59°F |
| 6 | Jul 26, 1988 – Jul 31, 1988 | 6 | 103°F (Jul 27) | 98°F | 60°F |
| 7 | Aug 26, 1991 – Aug 31, 1991 | 6 | 96°F (Aug 31) | 92°F | 66°F |
| 8 | Jun 28, 1966 – Jul 3, 1966 | 6 | 95°F (Jun 30) | 92°F | 61°F |
| 9 | Jul 28, 1975 – Aug 2, 1975 | 6 | 95°F (Jul 28) | 94°F | 62°F |
| 10 | Jun 30, 2020 – Jul 5, 2020 | 6 | 92°F (Jul 3) | 90°F | 60°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
15th-warmest July of 114 on record
+2.9° vs. 67.1° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
3 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 12–14, 2026, peaking at 95°F)
Ties the longest July streak since 2021 (5 years). The July record is 5 days, set in 1988.
95°F Milestone
Ashland reached 95°F in 2026 — the first time it hit 95°F since 2023 (3 years).
Average July Temperature by Year
1893–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1921 | 72.8°F |
| 2 | 1988 | 72.7°F |
| 3 | 2006 | 72.5°F |
| 4 | 1983 | 71.1°F |
| 5 | 2012 | 71.1°F |
| 6 | 1935 | 70.9°F |
| 7 | 1916 | 70.8°F |
| 8 | 1970 | 70.8°F |
| 9 | 2011 | 70.8°F |
| 10 | 2002 | 70.7°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 1921 | 72.8°F |
| 2 | July 1988 | 72.7°F |
| 3 | July 2006 | 72.5°F |
| 4 | July 1983 | 71.1°F |
| 5 | July 2012 | 71.1°F |
| 6 | July 1935 | 70.9°F |
| 7 | July 1916 | 70.8°F |
| 8 | July 1970 | 70.8°F |
| 9 | July 2011 | 70.8°F |
| 10 | July 2002 | 70.7°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Ashland, WI | 70.0°F | 15th of 114 |
| Hayward, WI | 71.8°F | 5th of 51 |
| Rhinelander, WI | 70.1°F | 19th of 109 |
| Duluth, MN | 71.2°F | 4th of 153 |
| Wausau, WI | 73.3°F | 16th of 127 |