Cincinnati, OH
Ohio · Records since 1872–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1941
+13° from 86° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1972
-12° from 65° normalAll-Time Records — Cincinnati
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 99°F | August 11, 1941 |
| 2 | 98°F | August 11, 1944 |
| 3 | 96°F | August 11, 1874 |
| 4 | 95°F | August 11, 2010 |
| 5 | 95°F | August 11, 1926 |
| 6 | 95°F | August 11, 1918 |
| 7 | 95°F | August 11, 1900 |
| 8 | 94°F | August 11, 1911 |
| 9 | 93°F | August 11, 2007 |
| 10 | 93°F | August 11, 2005 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 53°F | August 11, 1972 |
| 2 | 54°F | August 11, 1962 |
| 3 | 55°F | August 11, 1967 |
| 4 | 55°F | August 11, 1954 |
| 5 | 55°F | August 11, 1946 |
Heat Wave Summary — Cincinnati
threshold: 92°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date107 of 221 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1872–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Cincinnati
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 12, 1983 – Jul 24, 1983 | 13 | 101°F (Jul 23) | 96°F | 72°F |
| 2 | Jun 22, 1966 – Jul 4, 1966 | 13 | 97°F (Jul 2) | 94°F | 68°F |
| 3 | Jul 3, 1881 – Jul 14, 1881 | 12 | 104°F (Jul 10) | 98°F | 78°F |
| 4 | Aug 23, 1953 – Sep 3, 1953 | 12 | 102°F (Sep 1) | 97°F | 66°F |
| 5 | Jul 20, 1940 – Jul 31, 1940 | 12 | 101°F (Jul 30) | 96°F | 74°F |
| 6 | Jul 20, 1901 – Jul 30, 1901 | 11 | 105°F (Jul 22) | 98°F | 74°F |
| 7 | Jun 28, 2012 – Jul 8, 2012 | 11 | 104°F (Jul 6) | 99°F | 70°F |
| 8 | Aug 4, 1918 – Aug 14, 1918 | 11 | 101°F (Aug 6) | 96°F | 75°F |
| 9 | Jul 18, 1934 – Jul 27, 1934 | 10 | 108°F (Jul 21) | 102°F | 74°F |
| 10 | Jul 6, 1936 – Jul 15, 1936 | 10 | 106°F (Jul 14) | 102°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
83rd-warmest month on record
55th-warmest July of 155 on record
+1.3° vs. 75.9° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
4 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 1–4, 2026, peaking at 95°F)
Ties the longest July streak since 2024 (2 years). The July record is 17 days, set in 1901.
Average July Temperature by Year
1872–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1901 | 82.3°F |
| 2 | 1934 | 82.2°F |
| 3 | 1878 | 81.9°F |
| 4 | 1936 | 81.7°F |
| 5 | 1881 | 81.5°F |
| 6 | 2012 | 81.2°F |
| 7 | 1879 | 81.1°F |
| 8 | 1887 | 81.0°F |
| 9 | 2011 | 80.9°F |
| 10 | 1876 | 80.0°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 1901 | 82.3°F |
| 2 | July 1934 | 82.2°F |
| 3 | July 1878 | 81.9°F |
| 4 | July 1936 | 81.7°F |
| 5 | August 2007 | 81.6°F |
| 6 | July 1881 | 81.5°F |
| 7 | July 2012 | 81.2°F |
| 8 | July 1879 | 81.1°F |
| 9 | July 1887 | 81.0°F |
| 10 | July 2011 | 80.9°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH | 77.2°F | 55th of 155 |
| Wilmington, OH | 74.9°F | 37th of 109 |
| Dayton, OH | 76.0°F | 48th of 134 |
| Lexington, KY | 77.1°F | 52nd of 143 |
| Louisville, KY | 79.9°F | 43rd of 154 |