Elkins, WV
West Virginia · Records since 1899–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1911
+15° from 82° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1930
-16° from 59° normalAll-Time Records — Elkins
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 97°F | August 11, 1911 |
| 2 | 93°F | August 11, 1926 |
| 3 | 91°F | August 11, 2016 |
| 4 | 91°F | August 11, 1900 |
| 5 | 90°F | August 11, 1988 |
| 6 | 90°F | August 11, 1944 |
| 7 | 89°F | August 11, 1941 |
| 8 | 89°F | August 11, 1939 |
| 9 | 88°F | August 11, 2025 |
| 10 | 88°F | August 11, 2005 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 43°F | August 11, 1930 |
| 2 | 44°F | August 11, 1972 |
| 3 | 45°F | August 11, 2008 |
| 4 | 46°F | August 11, 1962 |
| 5 | 48°F | August 11, 1968 |
Heat Wave Summary — Elkins
threshold: 87°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date120 of 221 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1899–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Elkins
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Aug 8, 1988 – Aug 18, 1988 | 11 | 93°F (Aug 15) | 90°F | 60°F |
| 2 | Jun 26, 1913 – Jul 5, 1913 | 10 | 94°F (Jul 1) | 89°F | 64°F |
| 3 | Aug 27, 1953 – Sep 4, 1953 | 9 | 97°F (Sep 3) | 92°F | 55°F |
| 4 | Jul 21, 1901 – Jul 29, 1901 | 9 | 94°F (Jul 21) | 90°F | 63°F |
| 5 | Aug 23, 1993 – Aug 31, 1993 | 9 | 94°F (Aug 26) | 92°F | 62°F |
| 6 | Jul 8, 1936 – Jul 15, 1936 | 8 | 96°F (Jul 10) | 91°F | 62°F |
| 7 | Jul 4, 1988 – Jul 11, 1988 | 8 | 94°F (Jul 8) | 91°F | 52°F |
| 8 | Jul 4, 1993 – Jul 11, 1993 | 8 | 92°F (Jul 9) | 91°F | 62°F |
| 9 | Jun 24, 2005 – Jul 1, 2005 | 8 | 92°F (Jun 27) | 89°F | 59°F |
| 10 | Jun 21, 2025 – Jun 28, 2025 | 8 | 92°F (Jun 24) | 89°F | 64°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
5th-warmest month on record
5th-warmest July of 128 on record
+3.3° vs. 70.6° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
5 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 1–5, 2026, peaking at 94°F)
Ties the longest July streak since 2012 (14 years). The July record is 8 days, set in 1993.
Average July Temperature by Year
1899–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025 | 75.8°F |
| 2 | 2020 | 74.4°F |
| 3 | 2012 | 74.2°F |
| 4 | 1934 | 74.1°F |
| 5 | 2026 | 74.0°F |
| 6 | 1955 | 73.9°F |
| 7 | 2005 | 73.9°F |
| 8 | 2024 | 73.8°F |
| 9 | 1901 | 73.7°F |
| 10 | 2019 | 73.6°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 2025 | 75.8°F |
| 2 | July 2020 | 74.4°F |
| 3 | July 2012 | 74.2°F |
| 4 | July 1934 | 74.1°F |
| 5 | July 2026 | 74.0°F |
| 6 | July 1955 | 73.9°F |
| 7 | July 2005 | 73.9°F |
| 8 | August 2016 | 73.9°F |
| 9 | July 2024 | 73.8°F |
| 10 | July 1901 | 73.7°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Elkins, WV | 74.0°F | 5th of 128 |
| Clarksburg, WV | 74.5°F | 29th of 99 |
| Morgantown, WV | 75.0°F | 38th of 139 |
| Wheeling, WV | 74.4°F | 31st of 119 |
| Parkersburg, WV | 75.7°F | 41st of 97 |