Baltimore Downtown, MD
Maryland · Records since 1950–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1992
+11° from 88° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1974
-12° from 72° normalAll-Time Records — Baltimore Downtown
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 99°F | August 11, 1992 |
| 2 | 97°F | August 11, 2016 |
| 3 | 96°F | August 11, 2010 |
| 4 | 96°F | August 11, 1988 |
| 5 | 96°F | August 11, 1980 |
| 6 | 95°F | August 11, 1981 |
| 7 | 94°F | August 11, 2018 |
| 8 | 94°F | August 11, 1999 |
| 9 | 94°F | August 11, 1975 |
| 10 | 93°F | August 11, 1998 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 60°F | August 11, 1974 |
| 2 | 60°F | August 11, 1972 |
| 3 | 61°F | August 11, 2004 |
| 4 | 62°F | August 11, 1962 |
| 5 | 63°F | August 11, 2008 |
Heat Wave Summary — Baltimore Downtown
threshold: 96°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date101 of 221 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1950–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Baltimore Downtown
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jun 28, 2012 – Jul 8, 2012 | 11 | 108°F (Jul 7) | 101°F | 80°F |
| 2 | Aug 8, 1988 – Aug 17, 1988 | 10 | 105°F (Aug 15) | 99°F | 79°F |
| 3 | Jul 7, 1993 – Jul 14, 1993 | 8 | 104°F (Jul 9) | 101°F | 81°F |
| 4 | Jul 12, 1997 – Jul 19, 1997 | 8 | 102°F (Jul 18) | 98°F | 77°F |
| 5 | Jul 24, 2025 – Jul 31, 2025 | 8 | 102°F (Jul 25) | 98°F | 80°F |
| 6 | Jul 20, 1987 – Jul 26, 1987 | 7 | 103°F (Jul 21) | 100°F | 80°F |
| 7 | Jul 9, 1992 – Jul 15, 1992 | 7 | 102°F (Jul 14) | 98°F | 80°F |
| 8 | Jun 21, 1997 – Jun 26, 1997 | 6 | 104°F (Jun 25) | 100°F | 76°F |
| 9 | Aug 28, 1973 – Sep 2, 1973 | 6 | 101°F (Aug 28) | 99°F | 80°F |
| 10 | Jul 15, 2013 – Jul 20, 2013 | 6 | 100°F (Jul 19) | 98°F | 81°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
41st-warmest month on record
31st-warmest July of 71 on record
-0.4° vs. 81.8° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
5 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 1–5, 2026, peaking at 104°F)
The longest July streak since 2025 (1 year). The July record is 31 days, set in 2025.
Average July Temperature by Year
1951–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2011 | 87.2°F |
| 2 | 2025 | 86.4°F |
| 3 | 2012 | 86.2°F |
| 4 | 2024 | 84.4°F |
| 5 | 1993 | 84.3°F |
| 6 | 1988 | 84.1°F |
| 7 | 2010 | 83.9°F |
| 8 | 1987 | 83.5°F |
| 9 | 2019 | 83.5°F |
| 10 | 1955 | 83.5°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 2011 | 87.2°F |
| 2 | July 2025 | 86.4°F |
| 3 | July 2012 | 86.2°F |
| 4 | July 2024 | 84.4°F |
| 5 | July 1993 | 84.3°F |
| 6 | July 1988 | 84.1°F |
| 7 | August 1998 | 84.0°F |
| 8 | July 2010 | 83.9°F |
| 9 | July 1987 | 83.5°F |
| 10 | July 2019 | 83.5°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Downtown, MD | 81.4°F | 31st of 71 |
| Baltimore, MD | 78.9°F | 47th of 154 |
| Annapolis, MD | 79.6°F | 29th of 119 |
| Washington, DC | 81.7°F | 17th of 155 |
| Sterling-Dulles Airport, VA | 78.7°F | 14th of 65 |