Lynchburg, VA
Virginia · Records since 1893–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1926
+14° from 86° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 2008
-9° from 64° normalAll-Time Records — Lynchburg
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 100°F | August 11, 1926 |
| 2 | 100°F | August 11, 1900 |
| 3 | 98°F | August 11, 2021 |
| 4 | 98°F | August 11, 1911 |
| 5 | 96°F | August 11, 1983 |
| 6 | 96°F | August 11, 1980 |
| 7 | 96°F | August 11, 1934 |
| 8 | 96°F | August 11, 1895 |
| 9 | 95°F | August 11, 1949 |
| 10 | 95°F | August 11, 1925 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 55°F | August 11, 2008 |
| 2 | 55°F | August 11, 1972 |
| 3 | 55°F | August 11, 1962 |
| 4 | 56°F | August 11, 1968 |
| 5 | 57°F | August 11, 1996 |
Heat Wave Summary — Lynchburg
threshold: 93°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date129 of 221 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1893–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Lynchburg
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Aug 6, 1900 – Aug 17, 1900 | 12 | 100°F (Aug 11) | 97°F | 71°F |
| 2 | Jun 20, 1934 – Jun 30, 1934 | 11 | 104°F (Jun 29) | 96°F | 67°F |
| 3 | Jun 28, 2012 – Jul 8, 2012 | 11 | 103°F (Jun 29) | 98°F | 68°F |
| 4 | Jul 19, 1930 – Jul 29, 1930 | 11 | 102°F (Jul 20) | 98°F | 74°F |
| 5 | Jul 20, 2011 – Jul 30, 2011 | 11 | 100°F (Jul 22) | 96°F | 70°F |
| 6 | Aug 1, 1980 – Aug 11, 1980 | 11 | 98°F (Aug 8) | 96°F | 69°F |
| 7 | Jul 12, 1942 – Jul 21, 1942 | 10 | 100°F (Jul 17) | 96°F | 73°F |
| 8 | Jul 5, 1993 – Jul 14, 1993 | 10 | 99°F (Jul 9) | 95°F | 71°F |
| 9 | Jul 13, 1983 – Jul 21, 1983 | 9 | 101°F (Jul 21) | 96°F | 69°F |
| 10 | Jul 25, 1941 – Aug 2, 1941 | 9 | 98°F (Jul 26) | 96°F | 74°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
42nd-warmest month on record
33rd-warmest July of 134 on record
+1.6° vs. 76.4° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
6 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 1–6, 2026, peaking at 101°F)
Ties the longest July streak since 2025 (1 year). The July record is 17 days, set in 1934.
100°F Milestone
Lynchburg reached 101°F in 2026 — the first time it hit 100°F since 2012 (14 years).
Average July Temperature by Year
1893–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1934 | 81.8°F |
| 2 | 2020 | 81.2°F |
| 3 | 1993 | 80.7°F |
| 4 | 1930 | 80.5°F |
| 5 | 1931 | 80.3°F |
| 6 | 1901 | 79.9°F |
| 7 | 1936 | 79.9°F |
| 8 | 1942 | 79.5°F |
| 9 | 2022 | 79.4°F |
| 10 | 2012 | 79.4°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 1934 | 81.8°F |
| 2 | August 1900 | 81.3°F |
| 3 | July 2020 | 81.2°F |
| 4 | July 1993 | 80.7°F |
| 5 | July 1930 | 80.5°F |
| 6 | July 1931 | 80.3°F |
| 7 | July 1901 | 79.9°F |
| 8 | July 1936 | 79.9°F |
| 9 | July 1942 | 79.5°F |
| 10 | July 2022 | 79.4°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Lynchburg, VA | 77.9°F | 33rd of 134 |
| Roanoke, VA | 78.2°F | 25th of 113 |
| Charlottesville, VA | 79.3°F | 19th of 124 |
| Danville, VA | 79.8°F | 20th of 99 |
| Blacksburg, VA | 73.9°F | 20th of 129 |