Lexington, KY
Kentucky · Records since 1872–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1941
+11° from 87° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 2008
-13° from 66° normalAll-Time Records — Lexington
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 98°F | August 11, 1941 |
| 2 | 98°F | August 11, 1911 |
| 3 | 97°F | August 11, 2005 |
| 4 | 97°F | August 11, 1943 |
| 5 | 97°F | August 11, 1936 |
| 6 | 96°F | August 11, 1900 |
| 7 | 95°F | August 11, 2010 |
| 8 | 95°F | August 11, 1926 |
| 9 | 95°F | August 11, 1918 |
| 10 | 94°F | August 11, 1944 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 53°F | August 11, 2008 |
| 2 | 54°F | August 11, 1972 |
| 3 | 54°F | August 11, 1967 |
| 4 | 54°F | August 11, 1962 |
| 5 | 55°F | August 11, 2012 |
Heat Wave Summary — Lexington
threshold: 92°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date112 of 221 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 — Lexington
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Aug 8, 1936 – Aug 28, 1936 | 21 | 105°F (Aug 19) | 99°F | 71°F |
| 2 | Jul 6, 1936 – Jul 19, 1936 | 14 | 108°F (Jul 10) | 101°F | 71°F |
| 3 | Jul 19, 1940 – Jul 31, 1940 | 13 | 100°F (Jul 29) | 96°F | 72°F |
| 4 | Jul 12, 1983 – Jul 23, 1983 | 12 | 99°F (Jul 21) | 94°F | 73°F |
| 5 | Jun 28, 2012 – Jul 8, 2012 | 11 | 105°F (Jul 7) | 101°F | 69°F |
| 6 | Jul 19, 1901 – Jul 29, 1901 | 11 | 102°F (Jul 22) | 96°F | 73°F |
| 7 | Jul 23, 1941 – Aug 2, 1941 | 11 | 98°F (Jul 27) | 95°F | 70°F |
| 8 | Aug 26, 1953 – Sep 4, 1953 | 10 | 101°F (Sep 1) | 98°F | 67°F |
| 9 | Jun 23, 1952 – Jul 2, 1952 | 10 | 98°F (Jun 28) | 95°F | 72°F |
| 10 | Sep 7, 1897 – Sep 16, 1897 | 10 | 96°F (Sep 14) | 94°F | 69°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
79th-warmest month on record
52nd-warmest July of 143 on record
+0.6° vs. 76.5° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
4 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 15–18, 2026, peaking at 91°F)
The longest July streak since 2025 (1 year). The July record is 16 days, set in 1999.
Average July Temperature by Year
1873–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1936 | 81.1°F |
| 2 | 2012 | 80.5°F |
| 3 | 1901 | 80.3°F |
| 4 | 1921 | 80.3°F |
| 5 | 1993 | 80.0°F |
| 6 | 1983 | 79.7°F |
| 7 | 1952 | 79.7°F |
| 8 | 1954 | 79.6°F |
| 9 | 1930 | 79.6°F |
| 10 | 1999 | 79.6°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 1936 | 81.6°F |
| 2 | July 1936 | 81.1°F |
| 3 | August 2007 | 80.7°F |
| 4 | August 1983 | 80.5°F |
| 5 | July 2012 | 80.5°F |
| 6 | July 1901 | 80.3°F |
| 7 | July 1921 | 80.3°F |
| 8 | July 1993 | 80.0°F |
| 9 | July 1983 | 79.7°F |
| 10 | July 1952 | 79.7°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington, KY | 77.1°F | 52nd of 143 |
| Jackson, KY | 76.3°F | 20th of 46 |
| Louisville, KY | 79.9°F | 43rd of 154 |
| Cincinnati, OH | 77.2°F | 55th of 155 |
| Wilmington, OH | 74.9°F | 37th of 109 |