Dodge City, KS
Kansas · Records since 1874–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1936
+16° from 92° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1979
-16° from 66° normalAll-Time Records — Dodge City
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 108°F | August 11, 1936 |
| 2 | 105°F | August 11, 1934 |
| 3 | 104°F | August 11, 2007 |
| 4 | 104°F | August 11, 1935 |
| 5 | 103°F | August 11, 1983 |
| 6 | 102°F | August 11, 2021 |
| 7 | 102°F | August 11, 2010 |
| 8 | 102°F | August 11, 1954 |
| 9 | 102°F | August 11, 1943 |
| 10 | 101°F | August 11, 2019 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 50°F | August 11, 1979 |
| 2 | 52°F | August 11, 1902 |
| 3 | 53°F | August 11, 1876 |
| 4 | 56°F | August 11, 1977 |
| 5 | 56°F | August 11, 1968 |
Heat Wave Summary — Dodge City
threshold: 100°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date134 of 222 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1875–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Dodge City
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 4, 1980 – Jul 20, 1980 | 17 | 108°F (Jul 11) | 106°F | 75°F |
| 2 | Jul 29, 1934 – Aug 12, 1934 | 15 | 109°F (Jul 31) | 104°F | 76°F |
| 3 | Jul 8, 1934 – Jul 22, 1934 | 15 | 107°F (Jul 10) | 104°F | 77°F |
| 4 | Aug 8, 1936 – Aug 19, 1936 | 12 | 109°F (Aug 12) | 105°F | 74°F |
| 5 | Jul 23, 1940 – Aug 3, 1940 | 12 | 107°F (Jul 26) | 103°F | 75°F |
| 6 | Jul 14, 2011 – Jul 24, 2011 | 11 | 108°F (Jul 15) | 105°F | 73°F |
| 7 | Jul 17, 2001 – Jul 25, 2001 | 9 | 107°F (Jul 23) | 104°F | 73°F |
| 8 | Jun 23, 2012 – Jun 30, 2012 | 8 | 111°F (Jun 27) | 107°F | 72°F |
| 9 | Aug 11, 1983 – Aug 18, 1983 | 8 | 107°F (Aug 15) | 104°F | 74°F |
| 10 | Aug 19, 1973 – Aug 26, 1973 | 8 | 106°F (Aug 25) | 102°F | 70°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
52nd-warmest month on record
34th-warmest July of 152 on record
+1.6° vs. 79.8° 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 2011 (15 years).
Average July Temperature by Year
1875–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1934 | 87.3°F |
| 2 | 1980 | 87.2°F |
| 3 | 2011 | 86.9°F |
| 4 | 1954 | 84.8°F |
| 5 | 2001 | 84.7°F |
| 6 | 1977 | 84.3°F |
| 7 | 1966 | 84.2°F |
| 8 | 1983 | 84.1°F |
| 9 | 2012 | 84.0°F |
| 10 | 2022 | 84.0°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 1934 | 87.3°F |
| 2 | July 1980 | 87.2°F |
| 3 | July 2011 | 86.9°F |
| 4 | August 1983 | 86.5°F |
| 5 | July 1954 | 84.8°F |
| 6 | July 2001 | 84.7°F |
| 7 | July 1977 | 84.3°F |
| 8 | July 1966 | 84.2°F |
| 9 | July 1983 | 84.1°F |
| 10 | July 2012 | 84.0°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dodge City, KS | 81.4°F | 34th of 152 |
| Goodland, KS | 77.6°F | 30th of 118 |
| Wichita, KS | 83.4°F | 24th of 139 |
| Salina, KS | 82.6°F | 37th of 124 |
| Borger, TX | 85.3°F | 7th of 78 |