Fargo, ND
North Dakota · Records since 1881–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1936
+14° from 82° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1902
-19° from 58° normalAll-Time Records — Fargo
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 96°F | August 11, 1936 |
| 2 | 95°F | August 11, 2000 |
| 3 | 94°F | August 11, 1969 |
| 4 | 94°F | August 11, 1958 |
| 5 | 94°F | August 11, 1922 |
| 6 | 93°F | August 11, 1988 |
| 7 | 92°F | August 11, 2018 |
| 8 | 92°F | August 11, 1965 |
| 9 | 92°F | August 11, 1960 |
| 10 | 92°F | August 11, 1933 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 39°F | August 11, 1902 |
| 2 | 41°F | August 11, 1888 |
| 3 | 42°F | August 11, 1990 |
| 4 | 42°F | August 11, 1968 |
| 5 | 42°F | August 11, 1914 |
Heat Wave Summary — Fargo
threshold: 90°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date121 of 221 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1881–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Fargo
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 4, 1936 – Jul 18, 1936 | 15 | 114°F (Jul 6) | 102°F | 72°F |
| 2 | Aug 18, 1976 – Aug 26, 1976 | 9 | 106°F (Aug 18) | 98°F | 67°F |
| 3 | Jun 25, 1921 – Jul 2, 1921 | 8 | 100°F (Jun 30) | 94°F | 68°F |
| 4 | Jun 14, 1995 – Jun 21, 1995 | 8 | 100°F (Jun 17) | 94°F | 70°F |
| 5 | Jul 31, 1930 – Aug 7, 1930 | 8 | 98°F (Aug 1) | 94°F | 65°F |
| 6 | Jul 13, 1932 – Jul 19, 1932 | 7 | 104°F (Jul 19) | 96°F | 66°F |
| 7 | Jul 4, 1948 – Jul 10, 1948 | 7 | 101°F (Jul 6) | 95°F | 69°F |
| 8 | May 31, 2023 – Jun 6, 2023 | 7 | 97°F (Jun 1) | 93°F | 68°F |
| 9 | Jul 22, 2021 – Jul 28, 2021 | 7 | 96°F (Jul 23) | 92°F | 66°F |
| 10 | Jul 26, 1988 – Jul 31, 1988 | 6 | 105°F (Jul 27) | 97°F | 68°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
3rd-warmest month on record
3rd-warmest July of 146 on record
+5.4° vs. 70.9° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
6 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 25–30, 2026, peaking at 101°F)
The longest July streak since 2021 (5 years). The July record is 15 days, set in 1936.
100°F Milestone
Fargo reached 101°F in 2026 — the first time it hit 100°F since 2022 (4 years).
Average July Temperature by Year
1881–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1936 | 80.2°F |
| 2 | 2012 | 76.7°F |
| 3 | 2026 | 76.3°F |
| 4 | 1916 | 75.9°F |
| 5 | 1989 | 75.8°F |
| 6 | 1988 | 75.8°F |
| 7 | 1935 | 75.6°F |
| 8 | 1957 | 75.3°F |
| 9 | 2006 | 74.9°F |
| 10 | 2021 | 74.8°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 1936 | 80.2°F |
| 2 | July 2012 | 76.7°F |
| 3 | July 2026 | 76.3°F |
| 4 | July 1916 | 75.9°F |
| 5 | July 1989 | 75.8°F |
| 6 | July 1988 | 75.8°F |
| 7 | July 1935 | 75.6°F |
| 8 | July 1957 | 75.3°F |
| 9 | July 2006 | 74.9°F |
| 10 | June 2023 | 74.8°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Fargo, ND | 76.3°F | 3rd of 146 |
| Grand Forks, ND | 74.7°F | 2nd of 86 |
| Sisseton, SD | 74.5°F | 23rd of 90 |
| Aberdeen, SD | 75.6°F | 20th of 131 |
| Brainerd, MN | 74.0°F | 6th of 104 |