Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
Texas · Records since 1898–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1936
+15° from 97° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1989
-12° from 76° normalAll-Time Records — Dallas-Fort Worth
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 112°F | August 11, 1936 |
| 2 | 108°F | August 11, 1964 |
| 3 | 107°F | August 11, 2023 |
| 4 | 106°F | August 11, 1953 |
| 5 | 105°F | August 11, 2006 |
| 6 | 105°F | August 11, 1948 |
| 7 | 104°F | August 11, 2015 |
| 8 | 104°F | August 11, 2000 |
| 9 | 104°F | August 11, 1999 |
| 10 | 104°F | August 11, 1954 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 64°F | August 11, 1989 |
| 2 | 66°F | August 11, 1979 |
| 3 | 66°F | August 11, 1906 |
| 4 | 67°F | August 11, 1915 |
| 5 | 68°F | August 11, 1996 |
Heat Wave Summary — Dallas-Fort Worth
threshold: 101°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date158 of 221 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1898–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Dallas-Fort Worth
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jun 23, 1980 – Aug 3, 1980 | 42 | 113°F (Jun 26) | 106°F | 78°F |
| 2 | Aug 2, 1952 – Aug 26, 1952 | 25 | 108°F (Aug 6) | 104°F | 79°F |
| 3 | Jul 14, 1998 – Aug 3, 1998 | 21 | 107°F (Aug 2) | 103°F | 81°F |
| 4 | Jul 24, 2023 – Aug 13, 2023 | 21 | 107°F (Aug 1) | 105°F | 82°F |
| 5 | Jul 9, 1954 – Jul 27, 1954 | 19 | 109°F (Jul 25) | 104°F | 80°F |
| 6 | Aug 15, 2011 – Sep 2, 2011 | 19 | 107°F (Aug 19) | 104°F | 82°F |
| 7 | Aug 9, 2006 – Aug 26, 2006 | 18 | 105°F (Aug 11) | 103°F | 81°F |
| 8 | Aug 2, 1956 – Aug 18, 1956 | 17 | 107°F (Aug 6) | 104°F | 80°F |
| 9 | Aug 25, 2000 – Sep 5, 2000 | 12 | 111°F (Sep 4) | 105°F | 80°F |
| 10 | Jul 31, 2011 – Aug 10, 2011 | 11 | 110°F (Aug 2) | 106°F | 84°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
23rd-warmest month on record
11th-warmest July of 128 on record
+2.0° vs. 86.2° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
31 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 1–31, 2026, peaking at 106°F)
Ties the longest July streak since 2022 (4 years).
Average July Temperature by Year
1899–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1980 | 92.0°F |
| 2 | 2022 | 91.8°F |
| 3 | 1998 | 91.6°F |
| 4 | 2011 | 91.4°F |
| 5 | 1954 | 90.5°F |
| 6 | 2023 | 89.3°F |
| 7 | 2008 | 89.0°F |
| 8 | 1956 | 89.0°F |
| 9 | 2018 | 88.8°F |
| 10 | 1978 | 88.4°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 2011 | 93.4°F |
| 2 | August 2023 | 92.9°F |
| 3 | July 1980 | 92.0°F |
| 4 | July 2022 | 91.8°F |
| 5 | July 1998 | 91.6°F |
| 6 | July 2011 | 91.4°F |
| 7 | August 1952 | 91.1°F |
| 8 | July 1954 | 90.5°F |
| 9 | August 1951 | 90.3°F |
| 10 | August 1999 | 90.2°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth, TX | 88.3°F | 11th of 128 |
| Dallas, TX | 89.7°F | 9th of 113 |
| Waco, TX | 86.4°F | 44th of 125 |
| Tyler, TX | 85.7°F | 17th of 142 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | 86.5°F | 31st of 103 |