La Crosse, WI
Wisconsin · Records since 1872–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1874
+12° from 84° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1982
-18° from 63° normalAll-Time Records — La Crosse
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 96°F | August 11, 1874 |
| 2 | 95°F | August 11, 1995 |
| 3 | 95°F | August 11, 1988 |
| 4 | 95°F | August 11, 1881 |
| 5 | 94°F | August 11, 1944 |
| 6 | 93°F | August 11, 1947 |
| 7 | 93°F | August 11, 1941 |
| 8 | 92°F | August 11, 2002 |
| 9 | 92°F | August 11, 1993 |
| 10 | 92°F | August 11, 1976 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 45°F | August 11, 1982 |
| 2 | 46°F | August 11, 1967 |
| 3 | 48°F | August 11, 2004 |
| 4 | 49°F | August 11, 2012 |
| 5 | 49°F | August 11, 1986 |
Heat Wave Summary — La Crosse
threshold: 91°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date105 of 222 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1873–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — La Crosse
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 5, 1936 – Jul 18, 1936 | 14 | 108°F (Jul 14) | 101°F | 72°F |
| 2 | Jul 13, 1901 – Jul 25, 1901 | 13 | 104°F (Jul 21) | 97°F | 70°F |
| 3 | Jul 26, 1955 – Aug 5, 1955 | 11 | 101°F (Jul 26) | 95°F | 75°F |
| 4 | Jul 10, 1980 – Jul 19, 1980 | 10 | 100°F (Jul 10) | 96°F | 70°F |
| 5 | Jul 30, 2001 – Aug 8, 2001 | 10 | 100°F (Jul 31) | 95°F | 73°F |
| 6 | Jun 16, 1995 – Jun 25, 1995 | 10 | 99°F (Jun 21) | 95°F | 69°F |
| 7 | Jun 16, 1910 – Jun 25, 1910 | 10 | 96°F (Jun 23) | 94°F | 64°F |
| 8 | Jul 2, 1989 – Jul 10, 1989 | 9 | 100°F (Jul 6) | 95°F | 66°F |
| 9 | Jun 3, 2021 – Jun 11, 2021 | 9 | 99°F (Jun 5) | 96°F | 71°F |
| 10 | Jul 27, 1988 – Aug 3, 1988 | 8 | 105°F (Aug 1) | 99°F | 71°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
26th-warmest month on record
20th-warmest July of 154 on record
+2.2° vs. 74.2° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
6 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 12–17, 2026, peaking at 95°F)
The longest July streak since 2020 (6 years). The July record is 14 days, set in 1936.
Average July Temperature by Year
1873–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2012 | 79.7°F |
| 2 | 1936 | 79.5°F |
| 3 | 1916 | 79.2°F |
| 4 | 1901 | 79.2°F |
| 5 | 1955 | 78.5°F |
| 6 | 1980 | 78.2°F |
| 7 | 2006 | 78.0°F |
| 8 | 1935 | 77.9°F |
| 9 | 2011 | 77.6°F |
| 10 | 1921 | 77.5°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 2012 | 79.7°F |
| 2 | July 1936 | 79.5°F |
| 3 | July 1916 | 79.2°F |
| 4 | July 1901 | 79.2°F |
| 5 | July 1955 | 78.5°F |
| 6 | August 1947 | 78.3°F |
| 7 | July 1980 | 78.2°F |
| 8 | July 2006 | 78.0°F |
| 9 | July 1935 | 77.9°F |
| 10 | August 1995 | 77.7°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| La Crosse, WI | 76.4°F | 20th of 154 |
| Rochester, MN | 74.2°F | 11th of 113 |
| Eau Claire, WI | 74.4°F | 26th of 133 |
| Dubuque, IA | 75.3°F | 41st of 151 |
| Waterloo, IA | 75.8°F | 27th of 132 |