Elizabeth City, NC
North Carolina · Records since 1934–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 2010
+9° from 87° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1972
-12° from 70° normalAll-Time Records — Elizabeth City
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 96°F | August 11, 2010 |
| 2 | 96°F | August 11, 1949 |
| 3 | 95°F | August 11, 2009 |
| 4 | 95°F | August 11, 1977 |
| 5 | 95°F | August 11, 1938 |
| 6 | 94°F | August 11, 1958 |
| 7 | 94°F | August 11, 1941 |
| 8 | 93°F | August 11, 2021 |
| 9 | 93°F | August 11, 1983 |
| 10 | 93°F | August 11, 1973 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 58°F | August 11, 1972 |
| 2 | 59°F | August 11, 2002 |
| 3 | 60°F | August 11, 1944 |
| 4 | 62°F | August 11, 2008 |
| 5 | 62°F | August 11, 1996 |
Heat Wave Summary — Elizabeth City
threshold: 94°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date114 of 221 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1934–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Elizabeth City
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 7, 1986 – Jul 15, 1986 | 9 | 99°F (Jul 7) | 98°F | 74°F |
| 2 | Jul 9, 1992 – Jul 16, 1992 | 8 | 99°F (Jul 12) | 97°F | 78°F |
| 3 | Jun 11, 1945 – Jun 18, 1945 | 8 | 98°F (Jun 16) | 96°F | 72°F |
| 4 | Jul 14, 1995 – Jul 21, 1995 | 8 | 98°F (Jul 16) | 96°F | 76°F |
| 5 | Jul 23, 1995 – Jul 30, 1995 | 8 | 98°F (Jul 29) | 96°F | 76°F |
| 6 | Aug 6, 1977 – Aug 13, 1977 | 8 | 96°F (Aug 8) | 95°F | 75°F |
| 7 | Jul 31, 1980 – Aug 6, 1980 | 7 | 103°F (Aug 1) | 97°F | 77°F |
| 8 | Jul 29, 1942 – Aug 4, 1942 | 7 | 99°F (Aug 3) | 96°F | 74°F |
| 9 | Sep 4, 1985 – Sep 10, 1985 | 7 | 98°F (Sep 8) | 96°F | 74°F |
| 10 | Aug 12, 1997 – Aug 18, 1997 | 7 | 97°F (Aug 13) | 96°F | 73°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
56th-warmest month on record
38th-warmest July of 91 on record
-0.2° vs. 79.9° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
6 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 2–7, 2026, peaking at 96°F)
The longest July streak since 2025 (1 year). The July record is 29 days, set in 1942.
Average July Temperature by Year
1934–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2012 | 84.7°F |
| 2 | 2020 | 83.7°F |
| 3 | 1942 | 83.2°F |
| 4 | 1993 | 82.6°F |
| 5 | 1986 | 82.4°F |
| 6 | 1992 | 82.2°F |
| 7 | 2011 | 82.2°F |
| 8 | 1995 | 82.1°F |
| 9 | 1991 | 82.1°F |
| 10 | 2025 | 82.1°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 2012 | 84.7°F |
| 2 | July 2020 | 83.7°F |
| 3 | July 1942 | 83.2°F |
| 4 | July 1993 | 82.6°F |
| 5 | July 1986 | 82.4°F |
| 6 | June 1943 | 82.4°F |
| 7 | August 2020 | 82.3°F |
| 8 | July 1992 | 82.2°F |
| 9 | July 2011 | 82.2°F |
| 10 | July 1995 | 82.1°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth City, NC | 79.7°F | 38th of 91 |
| Norfolk, VA | 81.2°F | 29th of 153 |
| Cape Hatteras, NC | 80.3°F | 29th of 133 |
| New Bern, NC | 81.5°F | 22nd of 91 |
| Richmond, VA | 79.9°F | 30th of 130 |