McCook, NE
Nebraska · Records since 1896–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1936
+19° from 89° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1931
-17° from 63° normalAll-Time Records — McCook
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 108°F | August 11, 1936 |
| 2 | 103°F | August 11, 1947 |
| 3 | 102°F | August 11, 1965 |
| 4 | 102°F | August 11, 1959 |
| 5 | 101°F | August 11, 2000 |
| 6 | 101°F | August 11, 1928 |
| 7 | 100°F | August 11, 2022 |
| 8 | 100°F | August 11, 1932 |
| 9 | 100°F | August 11, 1909 |
| 10 | 99°F | August 11, 2010 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 46°F | August 11, 1931 |
| 2 | 49°F | August 11, 2004 |
| 3 | 51°F | August 11, 1960 |
| 4 | 52°F | August 11, 1997 |
| 5 | 52°F | August 11, 1967 |
Heat Wave Summary — McCook
threshold: 100°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date139 of 198 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1909–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — McCook
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 11, 1934 – Jul 23, 1934 | 13 | 112°F (Jul 19) | 106°F | 74°F |
| 2 | Aug 8, 1936 – Aug 18, 1936 | 11 | 108°F (Aug 11) | 103°F | 69°F |
| 3 | Jul 12, 1932 – Jul 21, 1932 | 10 | 114°F (Jul 20) | 106°F | 72°F |
| 4 | Jul 15, 2012 – Jul 24, 2012 | 10 | 107°F (Jul 21) | 104°F | 69°F |
| 5 | Jun 26, 1963 – Jul 5, 1963 | 10 | 106°F (Jun 28) | 103°F | 71°F |
| 6 | Jul 31, 1934 – Aug 9, 1934 | 10 | 104°F (Jul 31) | 102°F | 79°F |
| 7 | Jun 23, 2012 – Jun 30, 2012 | 8 | 115°F (Jun 26) | 106°F | 68°F |
| 8 | Jun 28, 1911 – Jul 5, 1911 | 8 | 105°F (Jun 29) | 103°F | 74°F |
| 9 | Jul 10, 1939 – Jul 16, 1939 | 7 | 110°F (Jul 12) | 104°F | 71°F |
| 10 | Aug 4, 1937 – Aug 10, 1937 | 7 | 109°F (Aug 9) | 106°F | 67°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
28th-warmest month on record
23rd-warmest July of 92 on record
+2.4° vs. 77.6° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
11 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 11–21, 2026, peaking at 104°F)
The longest July streak since 2022 (4 years). The July record is 26 days, set in 1936.
Average July Temperature by Year
1909–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1934 | 84.6°F |
| 2 | 1936 | 83.4°F |
| 3 | 2001 | 83.3°F |
| 4 | 2012 | 82.9°F |
| 5 | 2002 | 82.5°F |
| 6 | 1963 | 82.0°F |
| 7 | 1939 | 82.0°F |
| 8 | 1955 | 81.9°F |
| 9 | 1932 | 81.7°F |
| 10 | 2006 | 81.6°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 1934 | 84.6°F |
| 2 | July 1936 | 83.4°F |
| 3 | July 2001 | 83.3°F |
| 4 | July 2012 | 82.9°F |
| 5 | August 1937 | 82.7°F |
| 6 | July 2002 | 82.5°F |
| 7 | July 1963 | 82.0°F |
| 8 | July 1939 | 82.0°F |
| 9 | July 1955 | 81.9°F |
| 10 | July 1932 | 81.7°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| McCook, NE | 79.9°F | 23rd of 92 |
| North Platte, NE | 78.0°F | 19th of 152 |
| Goodland, KS | 77.6°F | 30th of 118 |
| Hastings, NE | 78.4°F | 34th of 120 |
| Grand Island, NE | 78.0°F | 41st of 130 |