Georgetown, DE
Delaware · Records since 1945–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1949
+13° from 86° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1972
-23° from 68° normalAll-Time Records — Georgetown
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 99°F | August 11, 1949 |
| 2 | 97°F | August 11, 1977 |
| 3 | 95°F | August 11, 2010 |
| 4 | 95°F | August 11, 1980 |
| 5 | 94°F | August 11, 1979 |
| 6 | 93°F | August 11, 2021 |
| 7 | 93°F | August 11, 2016 |
| 8 | 93°F | August 11, 2009 |
| 9 | 93°F | August 11, 1981 |
| 10 | 92°F | August 11, 2005 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 45°F | August 11, 1972 |
| 2 | 54°F | August 11, 1974 |
| 3 | 57°F | August 11, 1963 |
| 4 | 58°F | August 11, 2014 |
| 5 | 58°F | August 11, 2006 |
Heat Wave Summary — Georgetown
threshold: 93°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date106 of 221 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1945–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Georgetown
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 13, 1952 – Jul 24, 1952 | 12 | 101°F (Jul 23) | 96°F | 69°F |
| 2 | Jun 28, 2012 – Jul 8, 2012 | 11 | 103°F (Jul 7) | 98°F | 73°F |
| 3 | Jul 7, 1993 – Jul 15, 1993 | 9 | 101°F (Jul 12) | 96°F | 73°F |
| 4 | Aug 6, 1977 – Aug 14, 1977 | 9 | 98°F (Aug 8) | 96°F | 72°F |
| 5 | Jul 28, 2002 – Aug 5, 2002 | 9 | 97°F (Jul 29) | 95°F | 73°F |
| 6 | Aug 12, 2002 – Aug 19, 2002 | 8 | 100°F (Aug 13) | 96°F | 74°F |
| 7 | Aug 28, 1953 – Sep 3, 1953 | 7 | 100°F (Aug 31) | 97°F | 70°F |
| 8 | Jul 16, 2019 – Jul 22, 2019 | 7 | 100°F (Jul 17) | 98°F | 76°F |
| 9 | Jul 25, 1949 – Jul 31, 1949 | 7 | 99°F (Jul 28) | 96°F | 71°F |
| 10 | Jul 17, 1980 – Jul 23, 1980 | 7 | 98°F (Jul 17) | 96°F | 72°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
23rd-warmest month on record
19th-warmest July of 80 on record
+0.9° vs. 77.8° 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 102°F)
Ties the longest July streak since 2025 (1 year). The July record is 13 days, set in 1952.
Average July Temperature by Year
1945–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2020 | 82.0°F |
| 2 | 2012 | 81.6°F |
| 3 | 2011 | 81.1°F |
| 4 | 2019 | 81.1°F |
| 5 | 1955 | 80.6°F |
| 6 | 2016 | 80.1°F |
| 7 | 2025 | 80.1°F |
| 8 | 2010 | 80.0°F |
| 9 | 2022 | 80.0°F |
| 10 | 2013 | 79.7°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 2020 | 82.0°F |
| 2 | July 2012 | 81.6°F |
| 3 | July 2011 | 81.1°F |
| 4 | July 2019 | 81.1°F |
| 5 | July 1955 | 80.6°F |
| 6 | August 2009 | 80.5°F |
| 7 | July 2016 | 80.1°F |
| 8 | July 2025 | 80.1°F |
| 9 | July 2010 | 80.0°F |
| 10 | July 2022 | 80.0°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown, DE | 78.7°F | 19th of 80 |
| Salisbury, MD | 78.5°F | 29th of 121 |
| Wallops Island, VA | 77.9°F | 27th of 60 |
| Annapolis, MD | 79.6°F | 29th of 119 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | 78.0°F | 16th of 83 |