Billings, MT
Montana · Records since 1934–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 2018
+14° from 88° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1977
-12° from 59° normalAll-Time Records — Billings
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 102°F | August 11, 2018 |
| 2 | 100°F | August 11, 1996 |
| 3 | 99°F | August 11, 2003 |
| 4 | 99°F | August 11, 1940 |
| 5 | 98°F | August 11, 2000 |
| 6 | 98°F | August 11, 1983 |
| 7 | 98°F | August 11, 1970 |
| 8 | 98°F | August 11, 1960 |
| 9 | 96°F | August 11, 2022 |
| 10 | 96°F | August 11, 2015 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 47°F | August 11, 1977 |
| 2 | 47°F | August 11, 1947 |
| 3 | 48°F | August 11, 2004 |
| 4 | 49°F | August 11, 1985 |
| 5 | 50°F | August 11, 1964 |
Heat Wave Summary — Billings
threshold: 95°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date146 of 221 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1934–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Billings
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 15, 1936 – Jul 25, 1936 | 11 | 104°F (Jul 18) | 100°F | 68°F |
| 2 | Jun 16, 1988 – Jun 26, 1988 | 11 | 104°F (Jun 23) | 99°F | 64°F |
| 3 | Jul 14, 1960 – Jul 23, 1960 | 10 | 105°F (Jul 19) | 99°F | 67°F |
| 4 | Jul 1, 1985 – Jul 10, 1985 | 10 | 102°F (Jul 5) | 98°F | 63°F |
| 5 | Jul 15, 1955 – Jul 21, 1955 | 7 | 104°F (Jul 18) | 98°F | 64°F |
| 6 | Aug 10, 2003 – Aug 16, 2003 | 7 | 103°F (Aug 13) | 99°F | 68°F |
| 7 | Jul 1, 1936 – Jul 7, 1936 | 7 | 102°F (Jul 4) | 100°F | 66°F |
| 8 | Jul 26, 2000 – Aug 1, 2000 | 7 | 102°F (Jul 30) | 98°F | 65°F |
| 9 | Aug 3, 1971 – Aug 9, 1971 | 7 | 100°F (Aug 6) | 97°F | 66°F |
| 10 | Jul 11, 2002 – Jul 16, 2002 | 6 | 108°F (Jul 14) | 102°F | 66°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
4th-warmest month on record
4th-warmest July of 92 on record
+5.4° vs. 73.3° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
9 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 23–31, 2026, peaking at 103°F)
The longest July streak since 2024 (2 years). The July record is 18 days, set in 2024.
Average July Temperature by Year
1935–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1936 | 81.0°F |
| 2 | 2021 | 79.3°F |
| 3 | 2007 | 79.1°F |
| 4 | 2026 | 78.8°F |
| 5 | 2003 | 78.4°F |
| 6 | 2017 | 78.3°F |
| 7 | 2012 | 78.3°F |
| 8 | 2006 | 78.0°F |
| 9 | 1960 | 77.9°F |
| 10 | 2002 | 76.8°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 1936 | 81.0°F |
| 2 | July 2021 | 79.3°F |
| 3 | July 2007 | 79.1°F |
| 4 | July 2026 | 78.8°F |
| 5 | July 2003 | 78.4°F |
| 6 | July 2017 | 78.3°F |
| 7 | July 2012 | 78.3°F |
| 8 | July 2006 | 78.0°F |
| 9 | July 1960 | 77.9°F |
| 10 | August 1983 | 77.5°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Billings, MT | 78.8°F | 4th of 92 |
| Sheridan, WY | 76.1°F | 2nd of 120 |
| Great Falls, MT | 72.1°F | 21st of 133 |
| Helena, MT | 73.5°F | 10th of 147 |
| Glasgow, MT | 75.4°F | 11th of 129 |