Charlottesville, VA
Virginia · Records since 1893–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1926
+14° from 88° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1972
-15° from 67° normalAll-Time Records — Charlottesville
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 102°F | August 11, 1926 |
| 2 | 99°F | August 11, 2021 |
| 3 | 97°F | August 11, 1911 |
| 4 | 96°F | August 11, 2010 |
| 5 | 96°F | August 11, 1999 |
| 6 | 96°F | August 11, 1949 |
| 7 | 96°F | August 11, 1895 |
| 8 | 95°F | August 11, 1951 |
| 9 | 95°F | August 11, 1914 |
| 10 | 94°F | August 11, 2002 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 52°F | August 11, 1972 |
| 2 | 54°F | August 11, 2008 |
| 3 | 55°F | August 11, 1962 |
| 4 | 56°F | August 11, 1996 |
| 5 | 58°F | August 11, 1927 |
Heat Wave Summary — Charlottesville
threshold: 94°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date102 of 220 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 — Charlottesville
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jun 28, 2012 – Jul 8, 2012 | 11 | 106°F (Jul 8) | 101°F | 74°F |
| 2 | Aug 23, 1932 – Sep 2, 1932 | 11 | 105°F (Aug 31) | 99°F | 70°F |
| 3 | Aug 26, 1953 – Sep 5, 1953 | 11 | 105°F (Sep 2) | 100°F | 73°F |
| 4 | Jul 20, 1987 – Jul 27, 1987 | 8 | 101°F (Jul 21) | 97°F | 71°F |
| 5 | Jun 1, 1925 – Jun 8, 1925 | 8 | 99°F (Jun 5) | 96°F | 71°F |
| 6 | Jul 17, 2020 – Jul 23, 2020 | 7 | 101°F (Jul 19) | 98°F | 74°F |
| 7 | Jul 26, 1941 – Aug 1, 1941 | 7 | 99°F (Jul 28) | 96°F | 75°F |
| 8 | Jul 9, 1992 – Jul 15, 1992 | 7 | 99°F (Jul 14) | 97°F | 74°F |
| 9 | Jul 5, 1993 – Jul 11, 1993 | 7 | 99°F (Jul 8) | 97°F | 71°F |
| 10 | Jul 22, 2016 – Jul 28, 2016 | 7 | 99°F (Jul 23) | 98°F | 73°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
22nd-warmest month on record
19th-warmest July of 124 on record
+1.9° vs. 77.4° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
6 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 1–6, 2026, peaking at 103°F)
The longest July streak since 2025 (1 year). The July record is 30 days, set in 2020.
Average July Temperature by Year
1895–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2020 | 82.7°F |
| 2 | 2012 | 82.3°F |
| 3 | 1930 | 81.1°F |
| 4 | 1955 | 80.8°F |
| 5 | 2019 | 80.7°F |
| 6 | 1934 | 80.6°F |
| 7 | 2011 | 80.6°F |
| 8 | 1953 | 80.4°F |
| 9 | 2016 | 80.4°F |
| 10 | 2023 | 80.4°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 2020 | 82.7°F |
| 2 | July 2012 | 82.3°F |
| 3 | July 1930 | 81.1°F |
| 4 | July 1955 | 80.8°F |
| 5 | July 2019 | 80.7°F |
| 6 | July 1934 | 80.6°F |
| 7 | July 2011 | 80.6°F |
| 8 | July 1953 | 80.4°F |
| 9 | July 2016 | 80.4°F |
| 10 | July 2023 | 80.4°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville, VA | 79.3°F | 19th of 124 |
| Lynchburg, VA | 77.9°F | 33rd of 134 |
| Richmond, VA | 79.9°F | 30th of 130 |
| Sterling-Dulles Airport, VA | 78.7°F | 14th of 65 |
| Roanoke, VA | 78.2°F | 25th of 113 |