Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado · Records since 1894–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 2020
+12° from 84° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1915
-12° from 58° normalAll-Time Records — Colorado Springs
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 96°F | August 11, 2020 |
| 2 | 95°F | August 11, 2021 |
| 3 | 94°F | August 11, 2002 |
| 4 | 94°F | August 11, 1995 |
| 5 | 94°F | August 11, 1969 |
| 6 | 94°F | August 11, 1959 |
| 7 | 92°F | August 11, 2000 |
| 8 | 91°F | August 11, 2019 |
| 9 | 91°F | August 11, 2003 |
| 10 | 91°F | August 11, 1935 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 46°F | August 11, 1915 |
| 2 | 47°F | August 11, 1974 |
| 3 | 47°F | August 11, 1968 |
| 4 | 48°F | August 11, 1951 |
| 5 | 48°F | August 11, 1939 |
Heat Wave Summary — Colorado Springs
threshold: 91°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date148 of 221 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 — Colorado Springs
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jun 22, 2012 – Jul 5, 2012 | 14 | 101°F (Jun 26) | 96°F | 62°F |
| 2 | Jun 23, 1990 – Jul 3, 1990 | 11 | 99°F (Jun 29) | 95°F | 60°F |
| 3 | Jun 30, 1989 – Jul 10, 1989 | 11 | 97°F (Jul 5) | 94°F | 58°F |
| 4 | Jun 30, 2001 – Jul 8, 2001 | 9 | 97°F (Jul 6) | 93°F | 60°F |
| 5 | Jul 28, 2024 – Aug 5, 2024 | 9 | 95°F (Jul 30) | 92°F | 62°F |
| 6 | Jul 28, 2008 – Aug 4, 2008 | 8 | 99°F (Aug 1) | 95°F | 62°F |
| 7 | Jul 1, 2003 – Jul 8, 2003 | 8 | 96°F (Jul 8) | 94°F | 59°F |
| 8 | Jul 16, 2016 – Jul 23, 2016 | 8 | 96°F (Jul 16) | 94°F | 62°F |
| 9 | Aug 30, 1960 – Sep 6, 1960 | 8 | 94°F (Sep 2) | 92°F | 58°F |
| 10 | Jul 1, 1964 – Jul 7, 1964 | 7 | 99°F (Jul 4) | 95°F | 61°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
8th-warmest month on record
8th-warmest July of 131 on record
+2.7° vs. 71.8° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
4 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 24–27, 2026, peaking at 98°F)
The longest July streak since 2024 (2 years). The July record is 14 days, set in 1980.
Average July Temperature by Year
1895–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2003 | 75.8°F |
| 2 | 1963 | 75.5°F |
| 3 | 2012 | 75.4°F |
| 4 | 1980 | 75.3°F |
| 5 | 1964 | 75.3°F |
| 6 | 2011 | 75.1°F |
| 7 | 2022 | 74.7°F |
| 8 | 2026 | 74.5°F |
| 9 | 2016 | 74.5°F |
| 10 | 2020 | 74.2°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 2003 | 75.8°F |
| 2 | July 1963 | 75.5°F |
| 3 | July 2012 | 75.4°F |
| 4 | July 1980 | 75.3°F |
| 5 | July 1964 | 75.3°F |
| 6 | July 2011 | 75.1°F |
| 7 | July 2022 | 74.7°F |
| 8 | July 2026 | 74.5°F |
| 9 | July 2016 | 74.5°F |
| 10 | July 2020 | 74.2°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs, CO | 74.5°F | 8th of 131 |
| Pueblo, CO | 79.9°F | 8th of 139 |
| Denver, CO | 78.7°F | 2nd of 155 |
| Alamosa, CO | 68.0°F | 4th of 95 |
| Cheyenne, WY | 74.1°F | 3rd of 154 |