Jackson, KY
Kentucky · Records since 1981–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 2010
+12° from 85° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 2008
-11° from 66° normalAll-Time Records — Jackson
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 97°F | August 11, 2010 |
| 2 | 93°F | August 11, 2005 |
| 3 | 93°F | August 11, 1988 |
| 4 | 91°F | August 11, 2021 |
| 5 | 90°F | August 11, 2016 |
| 6 | 90°F | August 11, 1999 |
| 7 | 89°F | August 11, 1995 |
| 8 | 88°F | August 11, 2007 |
| 9 | 88°F | August 11, 1983 |
| 10 | 87°F | August 11, 2025 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 55°F | August 11, 2008 |
| 2 | 57°F | August 11, 1989 |
| 3 | 58°F | August 11, 2012 |
| 4 | 59°F | August 11, 2024 |
| 5 | 59°F | August 11, 1991 |
Heat Wave Summary — Jackson
threshold: 90°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date117 of 222 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1981–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Jackson
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Aug 12, 1995 – Aug 25, 1995 | 14 | 96°F (Aug 14) | 93°F | 69°F |
| 2 | Jun 28, 2012 – Jul 8, 2012 | 11 | 104°F (Jun 29) | 97°F | 68°F |
| 3 | Jul 25, 1995 – Aug 4, 1995 | 11 | 97°F (Jul 31) | 93°F | 69°F |
| 4 | Jul 3, 1993 – Jul 11, 1993 | 9 | 96°F (Jul 9) | 93°F | 69°F |
| 5 | Jul 31, 2006 – Aug 7, 2006 | 8 | 97°F (Aug 2) | 94°F | 72°F |
| 6 | Jul 4, 1988 – Jul 10, 1988 | 7 | 101°F (Jul 8) | 96°F | 68°F |
| 7 | Aug 13, 1988 – Aug 19, 1988 | 7 | 101°F (Aug 17) | 97°F | 71°F |
| 8 | Jun 20, 1988 – Jun 26, 1988 | 7 | 99°F (Jun 25) | 95°F | 69°F |
| 9 | Jul 25, 1999 – Jul 31, 1999 | 7 | 97°F (Jul 30) | 93°F | 71°F |
| 10 | Aug 9, 2010 – Aug 15, 2010 | 7 | 97°F (Aug 11) | 93°F | 70°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
30th-warmest month on record
20th-warmest July of 46 on record
+0.7° vs. 75.5° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
3 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 1–3, 2026, peaking at 91°F)
The longest July streak since 2024 (2 years). The July record is 9 days, set in 1993.
Average July Temperature by Year
1981–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1993 | 79.1°F |
| 2 | 2020 | 78.9°F |
| 3 | 1986 | 78.6°F |
| 4 | 1999 | 78.4°F |
| 5 | 2025 | 78.0°F |
| 6 | 2012 | 77.9°F |
| 7 | 1995 | 77.8°F |
| 8 | 1988 | 77.8°F |
| 9 | 2011 | 77.4°F |
| 10 | 2016 | 77.3°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 1995 | 80.0°F |
| 2 | August 2007 | 79.9°F |
| 3 | July 1993 | 79.1°F |
| 4 | July 2020 | 78.9°F |
| 5 | July 1986 | 78.6°F |
| 6 | July 1999 | 78.4°F |
| 7 | August 2005 | 78.2°F |
| 8 | August 1988 | 78.0°F |
| 9 | July 2025 | 78.0°F |
| 10 | July 2012 | 77.9°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson, KY | 76.3°F | 20th of 46 |
| Lexington, KY | 77.1°F | 52nd of 143 |
| Oak Ridge, TN | 80.8°F | 8th of 80 |
| Knoxville, TN | 80.8°F | 16th of 156 |
| Huntington, WV | 78.9°F | 14th of 130 |