Minneapolis-St Paul, MN
Minnesota · Records since 1872–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1947
+15° from 82° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 2004
-17° from 64° normalAll-Time Records — Minneapolis-St Paul
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 97°F | August 11, 1947 |
| 2 | 96°F | August 11, 1881 |
| 3 | 95°F | August 11, 1935 |
| 4 | 94°F | August 11, 1988 |
| 5 | 94°F | August 11, 1936 |
| 6 | 93°F | August 11, 2010 |
| 7 | 93°F | August 11, 1958 |
| 8 | 91°F | August 11, 2007 |
| 9 | 91°F | August 11, 1969 |
| 10 | 91°F | August 11, 1874 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 47°F | August 11, 2004 |
| 2 | 47°F | August 11, 1968 |
| 3 | 48°F | August 11, 1902 |
| 4 | 49°F | August 11, 1986 |
| 5 | 49°F | August 11, 1977 |
Heat Wave Summary — Minneapolis-St Paul
threshold: 91°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date126 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 — Minneapolis-St Paul
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 6, 1936 – Jul 18, 1936 | 13 | 108°F (Jul 14) | 102°F | 77°F |
| 2 | Jul 2, 1948 – Jul 12, 1948 | 11 | 101°F (Jul 6) | 96°F | 72°F |
| 3 | Jul 26, 1988 – Aug 3, 1988 | 9 | 105°F (Jul 31) | 97°F | 69°F |
| 4 | Jul 5, 1937 – Jul 13, 1937 | 9 | 100°F (Jul 10) | 94°F | 74°F |
| 5 | Jul 9, 2005 – Jul 17, 2005 | 9 | 97°F (Jul 16) | 94°F | 73°F |
| 6 | Jul 21, 1941 – Jul 28, 1941 | 8 | 104°F (Jul 24) | 97°F | 73°F |
| 7 | Jul 28, 1955 – Aug 4, 1955 | 8 | 100°F (Jul 28) | 95°F | 74°F |
| 8 | Jun 3, 2021 – Jun 10, 2021 | 8 | 99°F (Jun 5) | 96°F | 75°F |
| 9 | Jun 16, 1995 – Jun 23, 1995 | 8 | 95°F (Jun 17) | 93°F | 70°F |
| 10 | Jul 18, 1940 – Jul 24, 1940 | 7 | 103°F (Jul 22) | 100°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
6th-warmest month on record
6th-warmest July of 154 on record
+4.8° vs. 74.1° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
10 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 11–20, 2026, peaking at 96°F)
The longest July streak since 1948 (78 years). The July record is 14 days, set in 1936.
100°F Milestone
Minneapolis-St Paul reached 100°F in 2026 — the first time it hit 100°F since 2022 (4 years).
Average July Temperature by Year
1873–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1936 | 81.4°F |
| 2 | 2012 | 80.2°F |
| 3 | 1935 | 79.9°F |
| 4 | 2006 | 79.6°F |
| 5 | 1916 | 79.0°F |
| 6 | 2026 | 78.9°F |
| 7 | 2011 | 78.8°F |
| 8 | 1988 | 78.1°F |
| 9 | 1955 | 78.0°F |
| 10 | 1921 | 77.5°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 1936 | 81.4°F |
| 2 | July 2012 | 80.2°F |
| 3 | July 1935 | 79.9°F |
| 4 | July 2006 | 79.6°F |
| 5 | July 1916 | 79.0°F |
| 6 | July 2026 | 78.9°F |
| 7 | July 2011 | 78.8°F |
| 8 | August 1947 | 78.2°F |
| 9 | July 1988 | 78.1°F |
| 10 | July 1955 | 78.0°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St Paul, MN | 78.9°F | 6th of 154 |
| Saint Cloud, MN | 75.2°F | 6th of 132 |
| Rochester, MN | 74.2°F | 11th of 113 |
| Eau Claire, WI | 74.4°F | 26th of 133 |
| Brainerd, MN | 74.0°F | 6th of 104 |