Baltimore, MD
Maryland · Records since 1872–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1900
+13° from 87° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1972
-12° from 66° normalAll-Time Records — Baltimore
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 100°F | August 11, 1900 |
| 2 | 98°F | August 11, 2021 |
| 3 | 98°F | August 11, 1980 |
| 4 | 98°F | August 11, 1949 |
| 5 | 98°F | August 11, 1926 |
| 6 | 98°F | August 11, 1911 |
| 7 | 96°F | August 11, 2016 |
| 8 | 96°F | August 11, 2010 |
| 9 | 96°F | August 11, 1944 |
| 10 | 95°F | August 11, 1999 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 54°F | August 11, 1972 |
| 2 | 56°F | August 11, 1996 |
| 3 | 57°F | August 11, 1963 |
| 4 | 58°F | August 11, 2008 |
| 5 | 58°F | August 11, 1974 |
Heat Wave Summary — Baltimore
threshold: 94°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date95 of 221 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1872–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Baltimore
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jun 28, 2012 – Jul 8, 2012 | 11 | 104°F (Jul 7) | 98°F | 73°F |
| 2 | Aug 26, 1953 – Sep 3, 1953 | 9 | 102°F (Aug 31) | 98°F | 69°F |
| 3 | Jun 29, 1901 – Jul 6, 1901 | 8 | 103°F (Jul 1) | 98°F | 76°F |
| 4 | Jul 17, 1991 – Jul 24, 1991 | 8 | 102°F (Jul 23) | 98°F | 74°F |
| 5 | Jul 4, 1993 – Jul 11, 1993 | 8 | 100°F (Jul 8) | 98°F | 73°F |
| 6 | Jul 29, 1995 – Aug 5, 1995 | 8 | 100°F (Aug 4) | 97°F | 74°F |
| 7 | Jul 27, 2006 – Aug 3, 2006 | 8 | 100°F (Aug 1) | 97°F | 75°F |
| 8 | Aug 12, 2002 – Aug 19, 2002 | 8 | 99°F (Aug 13) | 96°F | 74°F |
| 9 | Jul 25, 1940 – Jul 31, 1940 | 7 | 101°F (Jul 26) | 98°F | 76°F |
| 10 | Aug 6, 1900 – Aug 12, 1900 | 7 | 100°F (Aug 7) | 99°F | 77°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
57th-warmest month on record
47th-warmest July of 154 on record
+0.7° vs. 78.2° 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 102°F)
The longest July streak since 2025 (1 year). The July record is 20 days, set in 1995.
Average July Temperature by Year
1873–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2020 | 82.6°F |
| 2 | 2024 | 82.2°F |
| 3 | 2011 | 81.7°F |
| 4 | 2010 | 81.5°F |
| 5 | 1995 | 81.5°F |
| 6 | 1949 | 81.5°F |
| 7 | 1934 | 81.4°F |
| 8 | 2012 | 81.4°F |
| 9 | 1955 | 81.2°F |
| 10 | 1887 | 81.1°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 2020 | 82.6°F |
| 2 | July 2024 | 82.2°F |
| 3 | July 2011 | 81.7°F |
| 4 | July 2010 | 81.5°F |
| 5 | July 1995 | 81.5°F |
| 6 | July 1949 | 81.5°F |
| 7 | July 1934 | 81.4°F |
| 8 | July 2012 | 81.4°F |
| 9 | July 1955 | 81.2°F |
| 10 | July 1887 | 81.1°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore, MD | 78.9°F | 47th of 154 |
| Baltimore Downtown, MD | 81.4°F | 31st of 71 |
| 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 |