Lincoln, NE
Nebraska · Records since 1887–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1935
+17° from 88° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1902
-17° from 65° normalAll-Time Records — Lincoln
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 105°F | August 11, 1935 |
| 2 | 103°F | August 11, 1947 |
| 3 | 103°F | August 11, 1936 |
| 4 | 99°F | August 11, 2010 |
| 5 | 99°F | August 11, 2002 |
| 6 | 99°F | August 11, 2000 |
| 7 | 99°F | August 11, 1988 |
| 8 | 98°F | August 11, 1995 |
| 9 | 98°F | August 11, 1959 |
| 10 | 98°F | August 11, 1941 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 48°F | August 11, 1902 |
| 2 | 51°F | August 11, 2012 |
| 3 | 51°F | August 11, 2004 |
| 4 | 52°F | August 11, 1931 |
| 5 | 53°F | August 11, 1985 |
Heat Wave Summary — Lincoln
threshold: 97°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date132 of 221 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1887–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Lincoln
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 8, 1901 – Jul 27, 1901 | 20 | 106°F (Jul 21) | 102°F | 75°F |
| 2 | Jul 8, 1934 – Jul 25, 1934 | 18 | 112°F (Jul 15) | 105°F | 78°F |
| 3 | Jul 2, 1936 – Jul 19, 1936 | 18 | 112°F (Jul 17) | 104°F | 77°F |
| 4 | Jul 12, 1932 – Jul 22, 1932 | 11 | 101°F (Jul 14) | 99°F | 76°F |
| 5 | Aug 9, 1936 – Aug 18, 1936 | 10 | 110°F (Aug 18) | 105°F | 75°F |
| 6 | Jul 24, 1987 – Aug 2, 1987 | 10 | 105°F (Aug 1) | 100°F | 71°F |
| 7 | Jul 17, 2012 – Jul 26, 2012 | 10 | 105°F (Jul 22) | 102°F | 72°F |
| 8 | Jul 25, 1955 – Aug 3, 1955 | 10 | 104°F (Jul 30) | 100°F | 78°F |
| 9 | Jul 17, 1940 – Jul 25, 1940 | 9 | 113°F (Jul 25) | 105°F | 73°F |
| 10 | Aug 30, 1913 – Sep 7, 1913 | 9 | 103°F (Aug 30) | 101°F | 73°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
58th-warmest month on record
42nd-warmest July of 140 on record
+1.4° vs. 77.5° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
7 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 14–20, 2026, peaking at 101°F)
The longest July streak since 2024 (2 years). The July record is 28 days, set in 1936.
Average July Temperature by Year
1887–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1936 | 87.9°F |
| 2 | 1934 | 86.7°F |
| 3 | 1901 | 85.4°F |
| 4 | 1935 | 85.0°F |
| 5 | 1974 | 83.8°F |
| 6 | 1955 | 83.3°F |
| 7 | 2012 | 83.1°F |
| 8 | 1930 | 82.8°F |
| 9 | 1957 | 82.3°F |
| 10 | 1919 | 82.2°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 1936 | 87.9°F |
| 2 | July 1934 | 86.7°F |
| 3 | July 1901 | 85.4°F |
| 4 | July 1935 | 85.0°F |
| 5 | August 1937 | 84.3°F |
| 6 | August 1947 | 84.0°F |
| 7 | July 1974 | 83.8°F |
| 8 | August 1983 | 83.4°F |
| 9 | July 1955 | 83.3°F |
| 10 | August 1936 | 83.2°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln, NE | 79.0°F | 42nd of 140 |
| Omaha, NE | 80.4°F | 16th of 156 |
| Grand Island, NE | 78.0°F | 41st of 130 |
| Hastings, NE | 78.4°F | 34th of 120 |
| Norfolk, NE | 78.7°F | 18th of 128 |