Houston, TX
Texas · Records since 1888–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 2015
+10° from 96° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1989
-11° from 76° normalAll-Time Records — Houston
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 106°F | August 11, 2015 |
| 2 | 103°F | August 11, 2023 |
| 3 | 102°F | August 11, 2011 |
| 4 | 101°F | August 11, 2019 |
| 5 | 101°F | August 11, 2016 |
| 6 | 101°F | August 11, 1962 |
| 7 | 101°F | August 11, 1907 |
| 8 | 100°F | August 11, 1969 |
| 9 | 99°F | August 11, 2010 |
| 10 | 99°F | August 11, 2009 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 65°F | August 11, 1989 |
| 2 | 66°F | August 11, 1973 |
| 3 | 67°F | August 11, 1976 |
| 4 | 69°F | August 11, 2003 |
| 5 | 69°F | August 11, 1990 |
Heat Wave Summary — Houston
threshold: 98°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date138 of 221 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1889–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Houston
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jun 22, 1980 – Jul 19, 1980 | 28 | 104°F (Jul 8) | 101°F | 77°F |
| 2 | Jul 31, 2011 – Aug 24, 2011 | 25 | 104°F (Aug 18) | 101°F | 79°F |
| 3 | Jul 29, 2023 – Aug 21, 2023 | 24 | 108°F (Aug 20) | 103°F | 80°F |
| 4 | Jul 10, 2023 – Jul 26, 2023 | 17 | 101°F (Jul 22) | 99°F | 79°F |
| 5 | Aug 2, 2015 – Aug 15, 2015 | 14 | 106°F (Aug 11) | 100°F | 76°F |
| 6 | Jul 23, 1998 – Aug 5, 1998 | 14 | 104°F (Aug 2) | 101°F | 75°F |
| 7 | Jul 11, 2000 – Jul 23, 2000 | 13 | 103°F (Jul 15) | 101°F | 74°F |
| 8 | Jun 10, 1902 – Jun 22, 1902 | 13 | 101°F (Jun 11) | 100°F | 71°F |
| 9 | Aug 9, 1993 – Aug 21, 1993 | 13 | 101°F (Aug 16) | 100°F | 75°F |
| 10 | Aug 11, 1987 – Aug 23, 1987 | 13 | 99°F (Aug 11) | 99°F | 76°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
40th-warmest month on record
16th-warmest July of 137 on record
+1.0° vs. 84.7° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
16 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 16–31, 2026, peaking at 102°F)
The longest July streak since 2025 (1 year). The July record is 31 days, set in 2000.
Average July Temperature by Year
1889–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2022 | 88.0°F |
| 2 | 2023 | 87.8°F |
| 3 | 1980 | 87.5°F |
| 4 | 2009 | 87.4°F |
| 5 | 2011 | 87.1°F |
| 6 | 2016 | 87.1°F |
| 7 | 2020 | 86.7°F |
| 8 | 1998 | 86.6°F |
| 9 | 1957 | 86.6°F |
| 10 | 2025 | 86.3°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 2023 | 91.0°F |
| 2 | August 2011 | 90.4°F |
| 3 | July 2022 | 88.0°F |
| 4 | July 2023 | 87.8°F |
| 5 | August 2010 | 87.7°F |
| 6 | August 2019 | 87.6°F |
| 7 | August 2024 | 87.6°F |
| 8 | July 1980 | 87.5°F |
| 9 | August 1962 | 87.5°F |
| 10 | July 2009 | 87.4°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | 85.7°F | 16th of 137 |
| Galveston, TX | 85.4°F | 15th of 153 |
| College Station, TX | 84.8°F | 53rd of 129 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | 83.8°F | 40th of 116 |
| Victoria, TX | 84.7°F | 52nd of 113 |