Caribou, ME
Maine · Records since 1939–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 2025
+18° from 76° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1960
-14° from 55° normalAll-Time Records — Caribou
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 94°F | August 11, 2025 |
| 2 | 92°F | August 11, 2020 |
| 3 | 91°F | August 11, 1944 |
| 4 | 89°F | August 11, 1995 |
| 5 | 87°F | August 11, 2002 |
| 6 | 87°F | August 11, 1975 |
| 7 | 86°F | August 11, 1976 |
| 8 | 85°F | August 11, 2018 |
| 9 | 85°F | August 11, 1988 |
| 10 | 85°F | August 11, 1945 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 41°F | August 11, 1960 |
| 2 | 42°F | August 11, 1968 |
| 3 | 43°F | August 11, 1983 |
| 4 | 43°F | August 11, 1963 |
| 5 | 44°F | August 11, 1999 |
Heat Wave Summary — Caribou
threshold: 84°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date102 of 221 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1939–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Caribou
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jun 16, 2020 – Jun 24, 2020 | 9 | 96°F (Jun 19) | 89°F | 60°F |
| 2 | Jul 23, 1970 – Jul 31, 1970 | 9 | 91°F (Jul 25) | 89°F | 64°F |
| 3 | Aug 7, 2020 – Aug 14, 2020 | 8 | 92°F (Aug 11) | 88°F | 58°F |
| 4 | Jul 6, 1987 – Jul 13, 1987 | 8 | 91°F (Jul 10) | 86°F | 63°F |
| 5 | Aug 11, 2002 – Aug 18, 2002 | 8 | 91°F (Aug 15) | 88°F | 62°F |
| 6 | Aug 10, 1944 – Aug 16, 1944 | 7 | 95°F (Aug 14) | 91°F | 62°F |
| 7 | Aug 8, 2025 – Aug 13, 2025 | 6 | 94°F (Aug 11) | 90°F | 61°F |
| 8 | Jul 24, 1963 – Jul 29, 1963 | 6 | 93°F (Jul 25) | 90°F | 64°F |
| 9 | Jul 14, 1982 – Jul 19, 1982 | 6 | 93°F (Jul 18) | 88°F | 61°F |
| 10 | Aug 29, 2010 – Sep 3, 2010 | 6 | 93°F (Aug 31) | 90°F | 64°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
35th-warmest month on record
30th-warmest July of 88 on record
+0.4° vs. 66.4° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
2 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 1–2, 2026, peaking at 91°F)
Ties the longest July streak since 2023 (3 years). The July record is 4 days, set in 1963.
Average July Temperature by Year
1939–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2023 | 71.5°F |
| 2 | 2018 | 70.9°F |
| 3 | 2024 | 70.3°F |
| 4 | 2020 | 69.9°F |
| 5 | 1970 | 69.6°F |
| 6 | 1952 | 69.5°F |
| 7 | 1959 | 69.4°F |
| 8 | 2010 | 69.3°F |
| 9 | 1995 | 69.1°F |
| 10 | 1947 | 69.1°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 2023 | 71.5°F |
| 2 | July 2018 | 70.9°F |
| 3 | July 2024 | 70.3°F |
| 4 | July 2020 | 69.9°F |
| 5 | July 1970 | 69.6°F |
| 6 | July 1952 | 69.5°F |
| 7 | August 2021 | 69.5°F |
| 8 | July 1959 | 69.4°F |
| 9 | July 2010 | 69.3°F |
| 10 | July 1995 | 69.1°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Caribou, ME | 66.7°F | 30th of 88 |
| Millinocket, ME | 69.3°F | 37th of 113 |
| Bangor, ME | 70.3°F | 33rd of 98 |
| Portland, ME | 71.0°F | 22nd of 153 |
| Burlington, VT | 73.7°F | 17th of 135 |