Morgantown, WV
West Virginia · Records since 1874–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1926
+16° from 84° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1972
-14° from 63° normalAll-Time Records — Morgantown
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 100°F | August 11, 1926 |
| 2 | 97°F | August 11, 1900 |
| 3 | 95°F | August 11, 1988 |
| 4 | 95°F | August 11, 1911 |
| 5 | 95°F | August 11, 1895 |
| 6 | 94°F | August 11, 1893 |
| 7 | 92°F | August 11, 2016 |
| 8 | 92°F | August 11, 1944 |
| 9 | 92°F | August 11, 1934 |
| 10 | 91°F | August 11, 1980 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 49°F | August 11, 1972 |
| 2 | 49°F | August 11, 1930 |
| 3 | 50°F | August 11, 1968 |
| 4 | 50°F | August 11, 1919 |
| 5 | 51°F | August 11, 1982 |
Heat Wave Summary — Morgantown
threshold: 90°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date105 of 221 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1874–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Morgantown
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 13, 1934 – Jul 27, 1934 | 15 | 102°F (Jul 21) | 95°F | 64°F |
| 2 | Jul 20, 1940 – Aug 1, 1940 | 13 | 95°F (Jul 27) | 92°F | 67°F |
| 3 | Jun 26, 1934 – Jul 7, 1934 | 12 | 97°F (Jun 28) | 93°F | 68°F |
| 4 | Jun 20, 1933 – Jul 1, 1933 | 12 | 95°F (Jun 22) | 92°F | 64°F |
| 5 | Aug 25, 1953 – Sep 4, 1953 | 11 | 102°F (Sep 3) | 96°F | 64°F |
| 6 | Jun 28, 2012 – Jul 8, 2012 | 11 | 101°F (Jul 7) | 95°F | 68°F |
| 7 | Sep 6, 1897 – Sep 16, 1897 | 11 | 99°F (Sep 16) | 96°F | 57°F |
| 8 | Aug 17, 1936 – Aug 27, 1936 | 11 | 97°F (Aug 21) | 94°F | 60°F |
| 9 | Jul 20, 1892 – Jul 29, 1892 | 10 | 103°F (Jul 24) | 100°F | 70°F |
| 10 | Jun 9, 1967 – Jun 18, 1967 | 10 | 97°F (Jun 13) | 93°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
51st-warmest month on record
38th-warmest July of 139 on record
+0.9° vs. 74.1° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
4 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 1–4, 2026, peaking at 94°F)
The longest July streak since 2024 (2 years). The July record is 15 days, set in 1934.
Average July Temperature by Year
1874–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1892 | 78.7°F |
| 2 | 1878 | 78.5°F |
| 3 | 1934 | 78.3°F |
| 4 | 2020 | 77.9°F |
| 5 | 1955 | 77.8°F |
| 6 | 1901 | 77.6°F |
| 7 | 2012 | 77.4°F |
| 8 | 1999 | 77.0°F |
| 9 | 1921 | 77.0°F |
| 10 | 2025 | 76.9°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 1892 | 78.7°F |
| 2 | July 1878 | 78.5°F |
| 3 | July 1934 | 78.3°F |
| 4 | July 2020 | 77.9°F |
| 5 | August 1995 | 77.9°F |
| 6 | July 1955 | 77.8°F |
| 7 | July 1901 | 77.6°F |
| 8 | July 2012 | 77.4°F |
| 9 | July 1999 | 77.0°F |
| 10 | July 1921 | 77.0°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Morgantown, WV | 75.0°F | 38th of 139 |
| Clarksburg, WV | 74.5°F | 29th of 99 |
| Elkins, WV | 74.0°F | 5th of 128 |
| Wheeling, WV | 74.4°F | 31st of 119 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 74.9°F | 46th of 151 |