Charlotte, NC
North Carolina · Records since 1878–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1956
+9° from 89° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1879
-11° from 69° normalAll-Time Records — Charlotte
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 98°F | August 11, 1956 |
| 2 | 98°F | August 11, 1900 |
| 3 | 97°F | August 11, 1983 |
| 4 | 97°F | August 11, 1958 |
| 5 | 96°F | August 11, 2009 |
| 6 | 96°F | August 11, 1999 |
| 7 | 96°F | August 11, 1896 |
| 8 | 96°F | August 11, 1881 |
| 9 | 95°F | August 11, 2021 |
| 10 | 95°F | August 11, 2010 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 58°F | August 11, 1879 |
| 2 | 61°F | August 11, 1890 |
| 3 | 62°F | August 11, 2002 |
| 4 | 62°F | August 11, 1962 |
| 5 | 62°F | August 11, 1922 |
Heat Wave Summary — Charlotte
threshold: 95°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date126 of 221 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1879–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Charlotte
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 6, 1986 – Jul 23, 1986 | 18 | 103°F (Jul 19) | 99°F | 74°F |
| 2 | Jul 1, 1993 – Jul 15, 1993 | 15 | 100°F (Jul 7) | 98°F | 75°F |
| 3 | Jun 14, 2015 – Jun 26, 2015 | 13 | 100°F (Jun 18) | 98°F | 71°F |
| 4 | Aug 15, 2007 – Aug 25, 2007 | 11 | 101°F (Aug 16) | 98°F | 71°F |
| 5 | Sep 2, 1925 – Sep 12, 1925 | 11 | 100°F (Sep 4) | 98°F | 72°F |
| 6 | Jul 12, 1977 – Jul 21, 1977 | 10 | 100°F (Jul 20) | 98°F | 74°F |
| 7 | Jun 21, 1998 – Jun 30, 1998 | 10 | 100°F (Jun 26) | 97°F | 74°F |
| 8 | Aug 4, 2007 – Aug 11, 2007 | 8 | 104°F (Aug 9) | 100°F | 72°F |
| 9 | Jul 21, 1940 – Jul 28, 1940 | 8 | 103°F (Jul 27) | 99°F | 75°F |
| 10 | Jul 5, 1930 – Jul 12, 1930 | 8 | 102°F (Jul 12) | 98°F | 74°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
7th-warmest month on record
6th-warmest July of 148 on record
+2.5° vs. 80.0° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
10 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 1–10, 2026, peaking at 99°F)
The longest July streak since 2025 (1 year). The July record is 30 days, set in 1993.
Average July Temperature by Year
1879–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1993 | 85.4°F |
| 2 | 1986 | 84.7°F |
| 3 | 2025 | 84.7°F |
| 4 | 2016 | 82.8°F |
| 5 | 1931 | 82.5°F |
| 6 | 2026 | 82.5°F |
| 7 | 1977 | 82.3°F |
| 8 | 1992 | 82.3°F |
| 9 | 1987 | 82.3°F |
| 10 | 2024 | 82.3°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 1993 | 85.4°F |
| 2 | July 1986 | 84.7°F |
| 3 | July 2025 | 84.7°F |
| 4 | August 2007 | 83.7°F |
| 5 | July 2016 | 82.8°F |
| 6 | July 1931 | 82.5°F |
| 7 | August 2016 | 82.5°F |
| 8 | July 2026 | 82.5°F |
| 9 | July 1977 | 82.3°F |
| 10 | July 1992 | 82.3°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | 82.5°F | 6th of 148 |
| Greenville-Spartanburg, SC | 81.0°F | 22nd of 143 |
| Greensboro, NC | 80.1°F | 13th of 124 |
| Columbia, SC | 84.7°F | 8th of 140 |
| Mount Mitchell, NC | 63.1°F | 3rd of 80 |