El Centro, CA
California · Records since 1925–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1933
+10° from 108° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1949
-16° from 80° normalAll-Time Records — El Centro
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 118°F | August 11, 1933 |
| 2 | 117°F | August 11, 1940 |
| 3 | 115°F | August 11, 1969 |
| 4 | 115°F | August 11, 1944 |
| 5 | 115°F | August 11, 1935 |
| 6 | 114°F | August 11, 2025 |
| 7 | 114°F | August 11, 2000 |
| 8 | 114°F | August 11, 1962 |
| 9 | 114°F | August 11, 1937 |
| 10 | 114°F | August 11, 1934 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 64°F | August 11, 1949 |
| 2 | 64°F | August 11, 1930 |
| 3 | 66°F | August 11, 1932 |
| 4 | 67°F | August 11, 1951 |
| 5 | 68°F | August 11, 1999 |
Heat Wave Summary — El Centro
threshold: 112°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date155 of 221 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1925–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — El Centro
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 4, 2024 – Jul 12, 2024 | 9 | 120°F (Jul 8) | 115°F | 81°F |
| 2 | Jul 12, 2023 – Jul 20, 2023 | 9 | 118°F (Jul 20) | 115°F | 86°F |
| 3 | Jul 19, 2024 – Jul 27, 2024 | 9 | 116°F (Jul 25) | 114°F | 87°F |
| 4 | Jul 28, 2020 – Aug 4, 2020 | 8 | 119°F (Jul 31) | 114°F | 81°F |
| 5 | Aug 9, 1962 – Aug 16, 1962 | 8 | 114°F (Aug 9) | 113°F | 80°F |
| 6 | Jul 24, 1943 – Jul 30, 1943 | 7 | 119°F (Jul 25) | 114°F | 79°F |
| 7 | Jun 22, 1973 – Jun 28, 1973 | 7 | 118°F (Jun 27) | 113°F | 75°F |
| 8 | Aug 13, 2015 – Aug 19, 2015 | 7 | 118°F (Aug 15) | 115°F | 86°F |
| 9 | Aug 2, 2025 – Aug 8, 2025 | 7 | 118°F (Aug 7) | 114°F | 79°F |
| 10 | Jun 17, 1968 – Jun 23, 1968 | 7 | 117°F (Jun 21) | 114°F | 74°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
6th-warmest month on record
5th-warmest July of 98 on record
+4.0° vs. 92.8° 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 118°F)
Ties the longest July streak since 2022 (4 years).
Average July Temperature by Year
1927–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024 | 97.8°F |
| 2 | 2006 | 97.2°F |
| 3 | 2016 | 97.0°F |
| 4 | 2009 | 96.9°F |
| 5 | 2026 | 96.7°F |
| 6 | 2018 | 96.2°F |
| 7 | 2017 | 95.7°F |
| 8 | 1931 | 95.2°F |
| 9 | 2021 | 95.0°F |
| 10 | 1981 | 94.7°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 2024 | 97.8°F |
| 2 | July 2006 | 97.2°F |
| 3 | July 2016 | 97.0°F |
| 4 | July 2009 | 96.9°F |
| 5 | August 2015 | 96.8°F |
| 6 | July 2026 | 96.7°F |
| 7 | August 2020 | 96.7°F |
| 8 | August 1969 | 96.3°F |
| 9 | July 2018 | 96.2°F |
| 10 | August 2016 | 95.8°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| El Centro, CA | 96.7°F | 5th of 98 |
| Yuma, AZ | 96.9°F | 5th of 149 |
| Ramona, CA | 74.8°F | 8th of 47 |
| El Cajon, CA | 77.1°F | 8th of 111 |
| Palm Springs, CA | 96.1°F | 8th of 91 |