Columbus, MS
Mississippi · Records since 1903–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1935
+13° from 94° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1967
-14° from 73° normalAll-Time Records — Columbus
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 107°F | August 11, 1935 |
| 2 | 104°F | August 11, 1918 |
| 3 | 103°F | August 11, 2007 |
| 4 | 101°F | August 11, 1999 |
| 5 | 101°F | August 11, 1956 |
| 6 | 101°F | August 11, 1937 |
| 7 | 100°F | August 11, 1941 |
| 8 | 100°F | August 11, 1929 |
| 9 | 100°F | August 11, 1926 |
| 10 | 99°F | August 11, 2020 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 59°F | August 11, 1967 |
| 2 | 59°F | August 11, 1917 |
| 3 | 61°F | August 11, 1976 |
| 4 | 61°F | August 11, 1962 |
| 5 | 61°F | August 11, 1922 |
Heat Wave Summary — Columbus
threshold: 98°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date85 of 167 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1903–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Columbus
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 31, 1954 – Aug 21, 1954 | 22 | 108°F (Aug 9) | 103°F | 71°F |
| 2 | Aug 4, 2007 – Aug 24, 2007 | 21 | 107°F (Aug 16) | 102°F | 73°F |
| 3 | Jul 30, 1935 – Aug 14, 1935 | 16 | 109°F (Aug 8) | 104°F | 75°F |
| 4 | Jul 20, 1952 – Aug 4, 1952 | 16 | 108°F (Jul 29) | 101°F | 67°F |
| 5 | Jul 30, 1937 – Aug 13, 1937 | 15 | 107°F (Aug 10) | 101°F | 71°F |
| 6 | Jun 15, 1913 – Jun 29, 1913 | 15 | 104°F (Jun 18) | 100°F | 67°F |
| 7 | Jul 7, 2000 – Jul 21, 2000 | 15 | 101°F (Jul 15) | 99°F | 72°F |
| 8 | Jun 20, 1914 – Jul 3, 1914 | 14 | 108°F (Jun 26) | 102°F | 72°F |
| 9 | Jul 6, 1980 – Jul 19, 1980 | 14 | 105°F (Jul 15) | 101°F | 73°F |
| 10 | Jun 27, 1925 – Jul 7, 1925 | 11 | 104°F (Jun 29) | 102°F | 71°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 — June 2026
Average temperature · June 2026
192nd-warmest month on record
29th-warmest June of 112 on record
+1.1° vs. 78.9° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in June
6 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jun 25–30, 2026, peaking at 97°F)
The longest June streak since 2024 (2 years). The June record is 30 days, set in 1953.
Average June Temperature by Year
1903–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Junes on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1914 | 84.5°F |
| 2 | 1953 | 84.0°F |
| 3 | 1921 | 83.5°F |
| 4 | 1936 | 83.3°F |
| 5 | 1943 | 83.2°F |
| 6 | 1925 | 83.1°F |
| 7 | 2010 | 82.6°F |
| 8 | 1998 | 82.6°F |
| 9 | 1937 | 82.4°F |
| 10 | 2011 | 82.4°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 1954 | 87.0°F |
| 2 | August 2007 | 86.0°F |
| 3 | July 2016 | 85.6°F |
| 4 | August 1935 | 85.5°F |
| 5 | August 1937 | 85.3°F |
| 6 | August 2016 | 85.2°F |
| 7 | September 1925 | 85.1°F |
| 8 | August 2000 | 85.0°F |
| 9 | August 2023 | 85.0°F |
| 10 | August 2006 | 84.9°F |
Nearby Stations — June 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | June Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus, MS | 80.0°F | 29th of 112 |
| Tupelo, MS | 78.3°F | 48th of 94 |
| Meridian, MS | 79.2°F | 52nd of 137 |
| Birmingham, AL | 79.1°F | 34th of 131 |
| Muscle Shoals, AL | 77.0°F | 74th of 130 |