Greensboro, NC
North Carolina · Records since 1903–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1925
+10° from 87° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1976
-10° from 69° normalAll-Time Records — Greensboro
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 97°F | August 11, 1925 |
| 2 | 96°F | August 11, 1918 |
| 3 | 96°F | August 11, 1916 |
| 4 | 95°F | August 11, 1983 |
| 5 | 95°F | August 11, 1977 |
| 6 | 95°F | August 11, 1944 |
| 7 | 94°F | August 11, 2010 |
| 8 | 94°F | August 11, 2009 |
| 9 | 94°F | August 11, 1999 |
| 10 | 94°F | August 11, 1949 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 59°F | August 11, 1976 |
| 2 | 59°F | August 11, 1968 |
| 3 | 59°F | August 11, 1962 |
| 4 | 60°F | August 11, 1989 |
| 5 | 60°F | August 11, 1945 |
Heat Wave Summary — Greensboro
threshold: 94°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
1903–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Greensboro
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 4, 1993 – Jul 15, 1993 | 12 | 101°F (Jul 9) | 96°F | 72°F |
| 2 | Jun 29, 2012 – Jul 9, 2012 | 11 | 102°F (Jun 29) | 98°F | 72°F |
| 3 | Jul 2, 1911 – Jul 12, 1911 | 11 | 99°F (Jul 8) | 96°F | 68°F |
| 4 | Aug 6, 1918 – Aug 15, 1918 | 10 | 102°F (Aug 7) | 99°F | 73°F |
| 5 | Jul 4, 1925 – Jul 13, 1925 | 10 | 98°F (Jul 10) | 96°F | 71°F |
| 6 | Jun 22, 1914 – Jun 30, 1914 | 9 | 103°F (Jun 24) | 100°F | 71°F |
| 7 | Sep 3, 1925 – Sep 11, 1925 | 9 | 100°F (Sep 4) | 97°F | 69°F |
| 8 | Jul 13, 1977 – Jul 21, 1977 | 9 | 100°F (Jul 20) | 96°F | 72°F |
| 9 | Aug 17, 1968 – Aug 25, 1968 | 9 | 98°F (Aug 24) | 96°F | 72°F |
| 10 | Jul 27, 1915 – Aug 3, 1915 | 8 | 103°F (Jul 31) | 98°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
15th-warmest month on record
13th-warmest July of 124 on record
+1.3° vs. 78.7° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
11 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 1–11, 2026, peaking at 100°F)
The longest July streak since 2019 (7 years). The July record is 15 days, set in 1993.
100°F Milestone
Greensboro reached 100°F in 2026 — the first time it hit 100°F since 2012 (14 years).
Average July Temperature by Year
1903–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1993 | 81.9°F |
| 2 | 2016 | 81.5°F |
| 3 | 2012 | 81.3°F |
| 4 | 2011 | 81.1°F |
| 5 | 2025 | 81.0°F |
| 6 | 2010 | 80.9°F |
| 7 | 1986 | 80.8°F |
| 8 | 1925 | 80.7°F |
| 9 | 2020 | 80.6°F |
| 10 | 1969 | 80.4°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 2007 | 83.2°F |
| 2 | July 1993 | 81.9°F |
| 3 | July 2016 | 81.5°F |
| 4 | July 2012 | 81.3°F |
| 5 | July 2011 | 81.1°F |
| 6 | July 2025 | 81.0°F |
| 7 | July 2010 | 80.9°F |
| 8 | July 1986 | 80.8°F |
| 9 | July 1925 | 80.7°F |
| 10 | July 2020 | 80.6°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Greensboro, NC | 80.1°F | 13th of 124 |
| Danville, VA | 79.8°F | 20th of 99 |
| Raleigh, NC | 81.3°F | 19th of 140 |
| Charlotte, NC | 82.5°F | 6th of 148 |
| Roanoke, VA | 78.2°F | 25th of 113 |