Beckley, WV
West Virginia · Records since 1896–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1926
+23° from 80° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1962
-21° from 62° normalAll-Time Records — Beckley
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 103°F | August 11, 1926 |
| 2 | 92°F | August 11, 1911 |
| 3 | 91°F | August 11, 1947 |
| 4 | 91°F | August 11, 1931 |
| 5 | 91°F | August 11, 1896 |
| 6 | 90°F | August 11, 1988 |
| 7 | 90°F | August 11, 1943 |
| 8 | 90°F | August 11, 1941 |
| 9 | 90°F | August 11, 1900 |
| 10 | 89°F | August 11, 1925 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 41°F | August 11, 1962 |
| 2 | 48°F | August 11, 1921 |
| 3 | 48°F | August 11, 1917 |
| 4 | 48°F | August 11, 1912 |
| 5 | 49°F | August 11, 2008 |
Heat Wave Summary — Beckley
threshold: 87°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date129 of 221 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1896–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Beckley
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jun 19, 1931 – Aug 16, 1931 | 59 | 94°F (Jul 2) | 90°F | 61°F |
| 2 | Aug 25, 1953 – Sep 4, 1953 | 11 | 97°F (Sep 2) | 93°F | 51°F |
| 3 | Jul 8, 1936 – Jul 18, 1936 | 11 | 96°F (Jul 10) | 92°F | 64°F |
| 4 | Aug 9, 1988 – Aug 19, 1988 | 11 | 96°F (Aug 17) | 90°F | 65°F |
| 5 | Jul 18, 1934 – Jul 28, 1934 | 11 | 94°F (Jul 21) | 91°F | 63°F |
| 6 | Jul 20, 1952 – Jul 30, 1952 | 11 | 93°F (Jul 28) | 90°F | 60°F |
| 7 | Jul 23, 1896 – Aug 1, 1896 | 10 | 96°F (Jul 29) | 91°F | 62°F |
| 8 | Sep 10, 1931 – Sep 19, 1931 | 10 | 92°F (Sep 11) | 90°F | 60°F |
| 9 | Aug 9, 1926 – Aug 17, 1926 | 9 | 103°F (Aug 11) | 97°F | 68°F |
| 10 | Aug 26, 1932 – Sep 3, 1932 | 9 | 97°F (Sep 2) | 91°F | 61°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
18th-warmest month on record
15th-warmest July of 118 on record
+2.2° vs. 71.2° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
3 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 1–3, 2026, peaking at 91°F)
The longest July streak since 2024 (2 years). The July record is 9 days, set in 1936.
Average July Temperature by Year
1896–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1931 | 75.8°F |
| 2 | 2025 | 75.4°F |
| 3 | 2020 | 74.9°F |
| 4 | 2011 | 74.8°F |
| 5 | 1993 | 74.5°F |
| 6 | 1896 | 74.4°F |
| 7 | 2012 | 74.3°F |
| 8 | 1949 | 73.9°F |
| 9 | 2024 | 73.7°F |
| 10 | 1934 | 73.6°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 1931 | 75.8°F |
| 2 | July 2025 | 75.4°F |
| 3 | August 1906 | 75.2°F |
| 4 | August 2007 | 75.0°F |
| 5 | July 2020 | 74.9°F |
| 6 | July 2011 | 74.8°F |
| 7 | July 1993 | 74.5°F |
| 8 | August 1900 | 74.5°F |
| 9 | July 1896 | 74.4°F |
| 10 | July 2012 | 74.3°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Beckley, WV | 73.4°F | 15th of 118 |
| Bluefield, WV | 71.8°F | 39th of 99 |
| Charleston, WV | 76.9°F | 32nd of 116 |
| Blacksburg, VA | 73.9°F | 20th of 129 |
| Roanoke, VA | 78.2°F | 25th of 113 |