Blacksburg, VA
Virginia · Records since 1893–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1926
+14° from 82° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1962
-14° from 60° normalAll-Time Records — Blacksburg
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 96°F | August 11, 1926 |
| 2 | 95°F | August 11, 1900 |
| 3 | 93°F | August 11, 1925 |
| 4 | 92°F | August 11, 2010 |
| 5 | 92°F | August 11, 2007 |
| 6 | 92°F | August 11, 1944 |
| 7 | 92°F | August 11, 1911 |
| 8 | 91°F | August 11, 1980 |
| 9 | 91°F | August 11, 1941 |
| 10 | 90°F | August 11, 1988 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 46°F | August 11, 1962 |
| 2 | 48°F | August 11, 1989 |
| 3 | 50°F | August 11, 1976 |
| 4 | 50°F | August 11, 1969 |
| 5 | 50°F | August 11, 1967 |
Heat Wave Summary — Blacksburg
threshold: 89°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date124 of 222 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 — Blacksburg
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 26, 1941 – Aug 12, 1941 | 18 | 96°F (Aug 4) | 90°F | 65°F |
| 2 | Jul 8, 1936 – Jul 18, 1936 | 11 | 98°F (Jul 10) | 93°F | 63°F |
| 3 | Jul 18, 1934 – Jul 27, 1934 | 10 | 99°F (Jul 26) | 93°F | 68°F |
| 4 | Jun 21, 1934 – Jun 30, 1934 | 10 | 95°F (Jun 25) | 92°F | 63°F |
| 5 | Sep 7, 1897 – Sep 16, 1897 | 10 | 93°F (Sep 16) | 91°F | 52°F |
| 6 | Aug 2, 1930 – Aug 10, 1930 | 9 | 98°F (Aug 4) | 95°F | 64°F |
| 7 | Aug 26, 1953 – Sep 3, 1953 | 9 | 96°F (Sep 2) | 94°F | 57°F |
| 8 | Jul 21, 1987 – Jul 29, 1987 | 9 | 94°F (Jul 26) | 92°F | 63°F |
| 9 | Jul 14, 1977 – Jul 22, 1977 | 9 | 93°F (Jul 19) | 91°F | 63°F |
| 10 | Jun 21, 1914 – Jun 28, 1914 | 8 | 99°F (Jun 25) | 96°F | 65°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
23rd-warmest month on record
20th-warmest July of 129 on record
+1.9° vs. 72.0° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
5 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 2–6, 2026, peaking at 96°F)
Ties the longest July streak since 2024 (2 years). The July record is 11 days, set in 1936.
Average July Temperature by Year
1893–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1934 | 77.7°F |
| 2 | 1993 | 76.1°F |
| 3 | 1931 | 75.8°F |
| 4 | 1952 | 75.3°F |
| 5 | 2020 | 75.2°F |
| 6 | 1930 | 74.9°F |
| 7 | 1893 | 74.9°F |
| 8 | 2025 | 74.8°F |
| 9 | 1949 | 74.7°F |
| 10 | 1955 | 74.7°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 1934 | 77.7°F |
| 2 | July 1993 | 76.1°F |
| 3 | July 1931 | 75.8°F |
| 4 | August 2007 | 75.7°F |
| 5 | July 1952 | 75.3°F |
| 6 | July 2020 | 75.2°F |
| 7 | July 1930 | 74.9°F |
| 8 | July 1893 | 74.9°F |
| 9 | July 2025 | 74.8°F |
| 10 | July 1949 | 74.7°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg, VA | 73.9°F | 20th of 129 |
| Roanoke, VA | 78.2°F | 25th of 113 |
| Bluefield, WV | 71.8°F | 39th of 99 |
| Beckley, WV | 73.4°F | 15th of 118 |
| Lynchburg, VA | 77.9°F | 33rd of 134 |