Houghton Lake, MI
Michigan · Records since 1913–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1944
+13° from 79° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1930
-20° from 54° normalAll-Time Records — Houghton Lake
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 92°F | August 11, 1944 |
| 2 | 91°F | August 11, 1947 |
| 3 | 90°F | August 11, 2016 |
| 4 | 90°F | August 11, 1923 |
| 5 | 89°F | August 11, 2018 |
| 6 | 89°F | August 11, 1995 |
| 7 | 88°F | August 11, 2025 |
| 8 | 88°F | August 11, 2002 |
| 9 | 88°F | August 11, 1940 |
| 10 | 88°F | August 11, 1937 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 34°F | August 11, 1930 |
| 2 | 35°F | August 11, 1919 |
| 3 | 36°F | August 11, 1950 |
| 4 | 38°F | August 11, 1936 |
| 5 | 39°F | August 11, 1967 |
Heat Wave Summary — Houghton Lake
threshold: 88°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date103 of 220 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1913–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Houghton Lake
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jun 21, 1921 – Jul 8, 1921 | 18 | 105°F (Jul 4) | 96°F | 57°F |
| 2 | Jul 6, 1936 – Jul 17, 1936 | 12 | 107°F (Jul 8) | 100°F | 57°F |
| 3 | Jul 31, 2001 – Aug 9, 2001 | 10 | 96°F (Aug 7) | 92°F | 62°F |
| 4 | Jul 22, 1941 – Jul 30, 1941 | 9 | 99°F (Jul 25) | 95°F | 63°F |
| 5 | Jun 17, 1923 – Jun 25, 1923 | 9 | 98°F (Jun 21) | 93°F | 58°F |
| 6 | Jul 17, 1935 – Jul 25, 1935 | 9 | 98°F (Jul 19) | 92°F | 59°F |
| 7 | May 31, 1925 – Jun 8, 1925 | 9 | 96°F (Jun 5) | 92°F | 61°F |
| 8 | Jul 1, 2020 – Jul 9, 2020 | 9 | 93°F (Jul 3) | 91°F | 60°F |
| 9 | Jul 30, 1955 – Aug 6, 1955 | 8 | 98°F (Aug 1) | 93°F | 67°F |
| 10 | Jul 18, 1987 – Jul 25, 1987 | 8 | 98°F (Jul 20) | 91°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
31st-warmest month on record
22nd-warmest July of 111 on record
+1.9° vs. 67.9° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
2 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 13–14, 2026, peaking at 96°F)
Ties the longest July streak since 2025 (1 year). The July record is 12 days, set in 1936.
95°F Milestone
Houghton Lake reached 96°F in 2026 — the first time it hit 95°F since 2018 (8 years).
Average July Temperature by Year
1913–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1921 | 74.4°F |
| 2 | 1955 | 73.3°F |
| 3 | 2011 | 72.5°F |
| 4 | 2012 | 72.5°F |
| 5 | 1935 | 72.2°F |
| 6 | 2020 | 71.9°F |
| 7 | 1983 | 71.5°F |
| 8 | 1987 | 71.4°F |
| 9 | 1988 | 71.4°F |
| 10 | 2002 | 71.2°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 1921 | 74.4°F |
| 2 | July 1955 | 73.3°F |
| 3 | August 1947 | 72.5°F |
| 4 | July 2011 | 72.5°F |
| 5 | July 2012 | 72.5°F |
| 6 | August 1995 | 72.2°F |
| 7 | August 1955 | 72.2°F |
| 8 | August 1959 | 72.2°F |
| 9 | July 1935 | 72.2°F |
| 10 | July 2020 | 71.9°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Houghton Lake, MI | 69.8°F | 22nd of 111 |
| Alpena, MI | 70.4°F | 11th of 108 |
| Saginaw, MI | 73.5°F | 21st of 115 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 74.9°F | 19th of 133 |
| Flint, MI | 73.7°F | 22nd of 105 |