Clayton, NM
New Mexico · Records since 1896–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 2012
+15° from 87° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1979
-11° from 60° normalAll-Time Records — Clayton
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 102°F | August 11, 2012 |
| 2 | 100°F | August 11, 2010 |
| 3 | 99°F | August 11, 1936 |
| 4 | 98°F | August 11, 2023 |
| 5 | 98°F | August 11, 2007 |
| 6 | 97°F | August 11, 1969 |
| 7 | 97°F | August 11, 1934 |
| 8 | 96°F | August 11, 2021 |
| 9 | 96°F | August 11, 2002 |
| 10 | 96°F | August 11, 1937 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 49°F | August 11, 1979 |
| 2 | 49°F | August 11, 1968 |
| 3 | 49°F | August 11, 1927 |
| 4 | 50°F | August 11, 1897 |
| 5 | 52°F | August 11, 2004 |
Heat Wave Summary — Clayton
threshold: 95°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date156 of 220 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1896–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Clayton
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Aug 4, 2007 – Aug 15, 2007 | 12 | 99°F (Aug 6) | 97°F | 65°F |
| 2 | Jul 23, 2023 – Aug 2, 2023 | 11 | 101°F (Jul 24) | 98°F | 66°F |
| 3 | Jun 22, 2012 – Jul 1, 2012 | 10 | 103°F (Jun 27) | 100°F | 66°F |
| 4 | Jul 22, 2026 – Jul 30, 2026 | 9 | 103°F (Jul 27) | 99°F | 68°F |
| 5 | Jun 23, 1990 – Jul 1, 1990 | 9 | 102°F (Jun 24) | 99°F | 65°F |
| 6 | Jul 16, 2016 – Jul 24, 2016 | 9 | 102°F (Jul 17) | 99°F | 65°F |
| 7 | Jul 7, 2009 – Jul 14, 2009 | 8 | 103°F (Jul 9) | 100°F | 64°F |
| 8 | Aug 13, 1911 – Aug 20, 1911 | 8 | 100°F (Aug 14) | 97°F | 62°F |
| 9 | Jul 16, 2010 – Jul 23, 2010 | 8 | 100°F (Jul 19) | 98°F | 67°F |
| 10 | Aug 10, 1934 – Aug 17, 1934 | 8 | 98°F (Aug 14) | 96°F | 66°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
4th-warmest month on record
3rd-warmest July of 115 on record
+3.1° vs. 75.9° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
14 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 18–31, 2026, peaking at 103°F)
The longest July streak since 2022 (4 years). The July record is 28 days, set in 2011.
Average July Temperature by Year
1896–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2011 | 80.5°F |
| 2 | 1934 | 79.2°F |
| 3 | 2026 | 79.1°F |
| 4 | 2016 | 79.0°F |
| 5 | 2012 | 79.0°F |
| 6 | 2001 | 78.9°F |
| 7 | 2003 | 78.9°F |
| 8 | 1980 | 78.8°F |
| 9 | 2022 | 78.3°F |
| 10 | 2010 | 77.9°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 2011 | 80.5°F |
| 2 | August 2011 | 79.2°F |
| 3 | July 1934 | 79.2°F |
| 4 | July 2026 | 79.1°F |
| 5 | July 2016 | 79.0°F |
| 6 | July 2012 | 79.0°F |
| 7 | July 2001 | 78.9°F |
| 8 | July 2003 | 78.9°F |
| 9 | July 1980 | 78.8°F |
| 10 | August 2007 | 78.3°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton, NM | 79.1°F | 3rd of 115 |
| Borger, TX | 85.3°F | 7th of 78 |
| Amarillo, TX | 82.9°F | 6th of 134 |
| Pueblo, CO | 79.9°F | 8th of 139 |
| Alamosa, CO | 68.0°F | 4th of 95 |