Charleston, WV
West Virginia · Records since 1892–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1918
+14° from 86° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1972
-15° from 65° normalAll-Time Records — Charleston
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 100°F | August 11, 1918 |
| 2 | 100°F | August 11, 1911 |
| 3 | 96°F | August 11, 1944 |
| 4 | 96°F | August 11, 1929 |
| 5 | 96°F | August 11, 1928 |
| 6 | 96°F | August 11, 1926 |
| 7 | 95°F | August 11, 1988 |
| 8 | 95°F | August 11, 1947 |
| 9 | 95°F | August 11, 1941 |
| 10 | 94°F | August 11, 2005 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 50°F | August 11, 1972 |
| 2 | 53°F | August 11, 1962 |
| 3 | 54°F | August 11, 2008 |
| 4 | 55°F | August 11, 1965 |
| 5 | 55°F | August 11, 1922 |
Heat Wave Summary — Charleston
threshold: 93°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date113 of 221 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1892–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Charleston
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 18, 1930 – Aug 11, 1930 | 25 | 106°F (Jul 21) | 100°F | 65°F |
| 2 | Aug 3, 1918 – Aug 14, 1918 | 12 | 108°F (Aug 6) | 100°F | 69°F |
| 3 | Jul 27, 1931 – Aug 7, 1931 | 12 | 102°F (Aug 3) | 98°F | 68°F |
| 4 | Jul 8, 1936 – Jul 18, 1936 | 11 | 102°F (Jul 10) | 98°F | 69°F |
| 5 | Aug 8, 1988 – Aug 18, 1988 | 11 | 101°F (Aug 17) | 96°F | 68°F |
| 6 | Jul 18, 1934 – Jul 27, 1934 | 10 | 106°F (Jul 22) | 101°F | 67°F |
| 7 | Jun 20, 1934 – Jun 29, 1934 | 10 | 102°F (Jun 28) | 97°F | 66°F |
| 8 | Aug 26, 1953 – Sep 4, 1953 | 10 | 102°F (Sep 2) | 98°F | 63°F |
| 9 | Sep 7, 1903 – Sep 16, 1903 | 10 | 100°F (Sep 14) | 98°F | 61°F |
| 10 | Jun 26, 1913 – Jul 5, 1913 | 10 | 95°F (Jul 1) | 94°F | 72°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
61st-warmest month on record
32nd-warmest July of 116 on record
+1.2° vs. 75.6° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
5 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 1–5, 2026, peaking at 95°F)
The longest July streak since 2025 (1 year). The July record is 27 days, set in 1930.
Average July Temperature by Year
1892–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1934 | 81.4°F |
| 2 | 1931 | 81.1°F |
| 3 | 1930 | 80.0°F |
| 4 | 2020 | 79.7°F |
| 5 | 1936 | 79.5°F |
| 6 | 2025 | 79.4°F |
| 7 | 1921 | 79.3°F |
| 8 | 2011 | 79.2°F |
| 9 | 1999 | 79.1°F |
| 10 | 1935 | 79.0°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 1934 | 81.4°F |
| 2 | July 1931 | 81.1°F |
| 3 | July 1930 | 80.0°F |
| 4 | August 1918 | 79.9°F |
| 5 | July 2020 | 79.7°F |
| 6 | July 1936 | 79.5°F |
| 7 | August 2007 | 79.4°F |
| 8 | July 2025 | 79.4°F |
| 9 | July 1921 | 79.3°F |
| 10 | July 2011 | 79.2°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston, WV | 76.9°F | 32nd of 116 |
| Huntington, WV | 78.9°F | 14th of 130 |
| Beckley, WV | 73.4°F | 15th of 118 |
| Parkersburg, WV | 75.7°F | 41st of 97 |