Grand Island, NE
Nebraska · Records since 1895–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1936
+22° from 86° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1902
-21° from 65° normalAll-Time Records — Grand Island
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 108°F | August 11, 1936 |
| 2 | 107°F | August 11, 1935 |
| 3 | 100°F | August 11, 2010 |
| 4 | 100°F | August 11, 1959 |
| 5 | 100°F | August 11, 1928 |
| 6 | 100°F | August 11, 1907 |
| 7 | 99°F | August 11, 2000 |
| 8 | 99°F | August 11, 1975 |
| 9 | 99°F | August 11, 1947 |
| 10 | 99°F | August 11, 1934 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 44°F | August 11, 1902 |
| 2 | 45°F | August 11, 1931 |
| 3 | 47°F | August 11, 1967 |
| 4 | 49°F | August 11, 1974 |
| 5 | 49°F | August 11, 1964 |
Heat Wave Summary — Grand Island
threshold: 98°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date130 of 221 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1896–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Grand Island
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 2, 1936 – Jul 28, 1936 | 27 | 117°F (Jul 24) | 105°F | 70°F |
| 2 | Jul 6, 1901 – Jul 28, 1901 | 23 | 108°F (Jul 21) | 103°F | 72°F |
| 3 | Jul 8, 1934 – Jul 25, 1934 | 18 | 116°F (Jul 15) | 108°F | 75°F |
| 4 | Jul 30, 1934 – Aug 12, 1934 | 14 | 112°F (Aug 8) | 105°F | 70°F |
| 5 | Aug 8, 1936 – Aug 18, 1936 | 11 | 109°F (Aug 12) | 105°F | 72°F |
| 6 | Jun 23, 1933 – Jul 2, 1933 | 10 | 107°F (Jun 30) | 101°F | 67°F |
| 7 | Jul 17, 1940 – Jul 25, 1940 | 9 | 111°F (Jul 24) | 105°F | 75°F |
| 8 | Jun 22, 1931 – Jun 30, 1931 | 9 | 105°F (Jun 27) | 103°F | 74°F |
| 9 | Jun 23, 1901 – Jul 1, 1901 | 9 | 103°F (Jun 29) | 101°F | 68°F |
| 10 | Jul 13, 1932 – Jul 21, 1932 | 9 | 103°F (Jul 14) | 101°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
59th-warmest month on record
41st-warmest July of 130 on record
+1.7° vs. 76.3° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
5 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 16–20, 2026, peaking at 103°F)
Ties the longest July streak since 2023 (3 years). The July record is 28 days, set in 1936.
Average July Temperature by Year
1896–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1934 | 87.2°F |
| 2 | 1901 | 86.6°F |
| 3 | 1936 | 86.3°F |
| 4 | 1935 | 83.8°F |
| 5 | 1916 | 82.9°F |
| 6 | 2012 | 82.4°F |
| 7 | 1930 | 82.4°F |
| 8 | 1974 | 82.3°F |
| 9 | 1955 | 82.0°F |
| 10 | 1940 | 81.9°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 1934 | 87.2°F |
| 2 | July 1901 | 86.6°F |
| 3 | July 1936 | 86.3°F |
| 4 | July 1935 | 83.8°F |
| 5 | July 1916 | 82.9°F |
| 6 | August 1937 | 82.7°F |
| 7 | July 2012 | 82.4°F |
| 8 | July 1930 | 82.4°F |
| 9 | August 1983 | 82.3°F |
| 10 | July 1974 | 82.3°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Island, NE | 78.0°F | 41st of 130 |
| Hastings, NE | 78.4°F | 34th of 120 |
| Lincoln, NE | 79.0°F | 42nd of 140 |
| Norfolk, NE | 78.7°F | 18th of 128 |