Denver, CO
Colorado · Records since 1872–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 2022
+10° from 88° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1872
-11° from 59° normalAll-Time Records — Denver
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 98°F | August 11, 2022 |
| 2 | 97°F | August 11, 2020 |
| 3 | 97°F | August 11, 2000 |
| 4 | 97°F | August 11, 1995 |
| 5 | 97°F | August 11, 1969 |
| 6 | 96°F | August 11, 2021 |
| 7 | 96°F | August 11, 2011 |
| 8 | 96°F | August 11, 1972 |
| 9 | 96°F | August 11, 1966 |
| 10 | 95°F | August 11, 2006 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 48°F | August 11, 1872 |
| 2 | 49°F | August 11, 1876 |
| 3 | 50°F | August 11, 1977 |
| 4 | 51°F | August 11, 2025 |
| 5 | 52°F | August 11, 2004 |
Heat Wave Summary — Denver
threshold: 94°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date160 of 222 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1872–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Denver
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jun 22, 2012 – Jul 5, 2012 | 14 | 105°F (Jun 25) | 100°F | 65°F |
| 2 | Jul 2, 1874 – Jul 13, 1874 | 12 | 102°F (Jul 4) | 98°F | 62°F |
| 3 | Jul 12, 2022 – Jul 23, 2022 | 12 | 100°F (Jul 18) | 97°F | 65°F |
| 4 | Jun 23, 1990 – Jul 3, 1990 | 11 | 102°F (Jun 27) | 99°F | 63°F |
| 5 | Jul 6, 2005 – Jul 16, 2005 | 11 | 102°F (Jul 16) | 97°F | 62°F |
| 6 | Jul 27, 2024 – Aug 6, 2024 | 11 | 102°F (Aug 4) | 98°F | 63°F |
| 7 | Jun 30, 1989 – Jul 9, 1989 | 10 | 103°F (Jul 8) | 99°F | 62°F |
| 8 | Jun 29, 2001 – Jul 6, 2001 | 8 | 101°F (Jul 1) | 97°F | 64°F |
| 9 | Jul 18, 2016 – Jul 25, 2016 | 8 | 99°F (Jul 23) | 96°F | 63°F |
| 10 | Jul 6, 2020 – Jul 13, 2020 | 8 | 99°F (Jul 7) | 97°F | 62°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
2nd-warmest month on record
2nd-warmest July of 155 on record
+3.9° vs. 74.7° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
12 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 11–22, 2026, peaking at 100°F)
Ties the longest July streak since 2022 (4 years). The July record is 21 days, set in 2012.
Average July Temperature by Year
1872–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2012 | 78.9°F |
| 2 | 2026 | 78.7°F |
| 3 | 2022 | 78.1°F |
| 4 | 1934 | 77.8°F |
| 5 | 2005 | 77.7°F |
| 6 | 2008 | 77.6°F |
| 7 | 1936 | 77.3°F |
| 8 | 1939 | 77.1°F |
| 9 | 2003 | 76.9°F |
| 10 | 1966 | 76.9°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 2012 | 78.9°F |
| 2 | July 2026 | 78.7°F |
| 3 | July 2022 | 78.1°F |
| 4 | July 1934 | 77.8°F |
| 5 | July 2005 | 77.7°F |
| 6 | July 2008 | 77.6°F |
| 7 | July 1936 | 77.3°F |
| 8 | July 1939 | 77.1°F |
| 9 | August 2020 | 77.0°F |
| 10 | August 2011 | 77.0°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | 78.7°F | 2nd of 155 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 74.5°F | 8th of 131 |
| Cheyenne, WY | 74.1°F | 3rd of 154 |
| Pueblo, CO | 79.9°F | 8th of 139 |
| Alamosa, CO | 68.0°F | 4th of 95 |