Cold Bay, AK
Alaska · Records since 1942–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1950
+11° from 58° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 2010
-10° from 48° normalAll-Time Records — Cold Bay
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 69°F | August 11, 1950 |
| 2 | 67°F | August 11, 2011 |
| 3 | 66°F | August 11, 2019 |
| 4 | 66°F | August 11, 2016 |
| 5 | 65°F | August 11, 2025 |
| 6 | 65°F | August 11, 2001 |
| 7 | 63°F | August 11, 2014 |
| 8 | 63°F | August 11, 2007 |
| 9 | 63°F | August 11, 1987 |
| 10 | 63°F | August 11, 1956 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 38°F | August 11, 2010 |
| 2 | 41°F | August 11, 2025 |
| 3 | 42°F | August 11, 2011 |
| 4 | 42°F | August 11, 1998 |
| 5 | 42°F | August 11, 1954 |
Heat Wave Summary — Cold Bay
threshold: 61°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date80 of 215 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Cold Bay
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Aug 5, 2019 – Aug 20, 2019 | 16 | 72°F (Aug 18) | 66°F | 51°F |
| 2 | Aug 24, 2016 – Sep 4, 2016 | 12 | 71°F (Aug 27) | 64°F | 53°F |
| 3 | Jul 4, 2019 – Jul 11, 2019 | 8 | 72°F (Jul 7) | 65°F | 49°F |
| 4 | Jul 26, 2013 – Aug 2, 2013 | 8 | 67°F (Jul 26) | 64°F | 53°F |
| 5 | Aug 8, 1950 – Aug 14, 1950 | 7 | 69°F (Aug 11) | 65°F | 51°F |
| 6 | Jul 18, 1980 – Jul 24, 1980 | 7 | 67°F (Jul 21) | 64°F | 50°F |
| 7 | Jul 30, 2014 – Aug 4, 2014 | 6 | 73°F (Jul 31) | 66°F | 51°F |
| 8 | Jul 21, 1968 – Jul 26, 1968 | 6 | 72°F (Jul 25) | 67°F | 49°F |
| 9 | Aug 9, 2001 – Aug 14, 2001 | 6 | 71°F (Aug 12) | 66°F | 51°F |
| 10 | Jul 10, 1967 – Jul 15, 1967 | 6 | 67°F (Jul 11) | 65°F | 46°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
188th-warmest month on record
72nd-warmest July of 85 on record
-2.8° vs. 51.5° average (1991–2020)Average July Temperature by Year
1942–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2014 | 55.8°F |
| 2 | 2019 | 55.1°F |
| 3 | 2016 | 54.7°F |
| 4 | 1977 | 54.0°F |
| 5 | 2020 | 54.0°F |
| 6 | 2013 | 53.9°F |
| 7 | 1997 | 53.3°F |
| 8 | 2025 | 53.3°F |
| 9 | 1969 | 53.2°F |
| 10 | 1968 | 52.9°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 2019 | 57.4°F |
| 2 | August 2016 | 56.5°F |
| 3 | August 2014 | 56.4°F |
| 4 | July 2014 | 55.8°F |
| 5 | August 1997 | 55.2°F |
| 6 | July 2019 | 55.1°F |
| 7 | August 1984 | 54.7°F |
| 8 | July 2016 | 54.7°F |
| 9 | August 2004 | 54.4°F |
| 10 | August 1978 | 54.2°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Bay, AK | 48.7°F | 72nd of 85 |
| St Paul Island, AK | 45.8°F | 65th of 109 |
| King Salmon, AK | 52.6°F | 86th of 97 |