Cape Hatteras, NC
North Carolina · Records since 1893–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1958
+6° from 87° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1944
-10° from 75° normalAll-Time Records — Cape Hatteras
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 93°F | August 11, 1958 |
| 2 | 92°F | August 11, 2020 |
| 3 | 92°F | August 11, 2016 |
| 4 | 90°F | August 11, 2019 |
| 5 | 90°F | August 11, 2018 |
| 6 | 90°F | August 11, 1896 |
| 7 | 89°F | August 11, 2011 |
| 8 | 89°F | August 11, 1994 |
| 9 | 89°F | August 11, 1933 |
| 10 | 89°F | August 11, 1903 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 65°F | August 11, 1944 |
| 2 | 66°F | August 11, 1922 |
| 3 | 67°F | August 11, 1997 |
| 4 | 67°F | August 11, 1963 |
| 5 | 67°F | August 11, 1957 |
Heat Wave Summary — Cape Hatteras
threshold: 88°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date99 of 221 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1895–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Cape Hatteras
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 9, 2020 – Jul 28, 2020 | 20 | 92°F (Jul 14) | 91°F | 80°F |
| 2 | Aug 28, 2018 – Sep 12, 2018 | 16 | 93°F (Sep 10) | 90°F | 77°F |
| 3 | Aug 9, 2021 – Aug 21, 2021 | 13 | 93°F (Aug 16) | 89°F | 77°F |
| 4 | Jul 21, 1999 – Aug 1, 1999 | 12 | 93°F (Jul 31) | 90°F | 78°F |
| 5 | Aug 2, 2011 – Aug 13, 2011 | 12 | 92°F (Aug 2) | 90°F | 79°F |
| 6 | Jul 11, 1977 – Jul 21, 1977 | 11 | 94°F (Jul 21) | 90°F | 76°F |
| 7 | Aug 9, 2016 – Aug 19, 2016 | 11 | 94°F (Aug 16) | 91°F | 79°F |
| 8 | Jul 5, 1993 – Jul 15, 1993 | 11 | 92°F (Jul 5) | 90°F | 76°F |
| 9 | Jul 6, 1994 – Jul 16, 1994 | 11 | 91°F (Jul 10) | 89°F | 75°F |
| 10 | Jun 13, 1994 – Jun 22, 1994 | 10 | 92°F (Jun 22) | 90°F | 70°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
45th-warmest month on record
29th-warmest July of 133 on record
+0.0° vs. 80.2° average (1991–2020)Average July Temperature by Year
1893–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2020 | 84.7°F |
| 2 | 2025 | 82.5°F |
| 3 | 2011 | 82.2°F |
| 4 | 2012 | 82.0°F |
| 5 | 1993 | 81.9°F |
| 6 | 2019 | 81.8°F |
| 7 | 1991 | 81.7°F |
| 8 | 2016 | 81.6°F |
| 9 | 1942 | 81.5°F |
| 10 | 1999 | 81.4°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 2020 | 84.7°F |
| 2 | July 2025 | 82.5°F |
| 3 | August 2020 | 82.5°F |
| 4 | August 2018 | 82.3°F |
| 5 | August 2016 | 82.2°F |
| 6 | August 2005 | 82.2°F |
| 7 | July 2011 | 82.2°F |
| 8 | July 2012 | 82.0°F |
| 9 | August 2011 | 81.9°F |
| 10 | July 1993 | 81.9°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Hatteras, NC | 80.3°F | 29th of 133 |
| Elizabeth City, NC | 79.7°F | 38th of 91 |
| New Bern, NC | 81.5°F | 22nd of 91 |
| Norfolk, VA | 81.2°F | 29th of 153 |
| Wilmington, NC | 83.3°F | 7th of 153 |