Mount Mitchell, NC
North Carolina · Records since 1925–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1926
+12° from 66° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1953
-7° from 52° normalAll-Time Records — Mount Mitchell
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 78°F | August 11, 1926 |
| 2 | 77°F | August 11, 1939 |
| 3 | 76°F | August 11, 2007 |
| 4 | 75°F | August 11, 2010 |
| 5 | 74°F | August 11, 2021 |
| 6 | 73°F | August 11, 2001 |
| 7 | 73°F | August 11, 1999 |
| 8 | 73°F | August 11, 1941 |
| 9 | 72°F | August 11, 2009 |
| 10 | 72°F | August 11, 2006 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 45°F | August 11, 1953 |
| 2 | 46°F | August 11, 1990 |
| 3 | 46°F | August 11, 1989 |
| 4 | 46°F | August 11, 1962 |
| 5 | 46°F | August 11, 1931 |
Heat Wave Summary — Mount Mitchell
threshold: 72°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date146 of 218 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Mount Mitchell
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 25, 1987 – Aug 6, 1987 | 13 | 75°F (Jul 25) | 74°F | 58°F |
| 2 | Sep 1, 1925 – Sep 12, 1925 | 12 | 81°F (Sep 5) | 77°F | 56°F |
| 3 | Aug 15, 2007 – Aug 26, 2007 | 12 | 78°F (Aug 17) | 75°F | 57°F |
| 4 | Jul 19, 2005 – Jul 28, 2005 | 10 | 80°F (Jul 27) | 75°F | 56°F |
| 5 | Jul 2, 1993 – Jul 11, 1993 | 10 | 75°F (Jul 6) | 74°F | 57°F |
| 6 | Aug 23, 1998 – Sep 1, 1998 | 10 | 75°F (Aug 24) | 74°F | 57°F |
| 7 | Jul 12, 1980 – Jul 20, 1980 | 9 | 78°F (Jul 17) | 74°F | 61°F |
| 8 | Jul 28, 1931 – Aug 4, 1931 | 8 | 78°F (Jul 30) | 75°F | 59°F |
| 9 | Jun 26, 1954 – Jul 3, 1954 | 8 | 77°F (Jun 27) | 74°F | 52°F |
| 10 | Sep 12, 1998 – Sep 19, 1998 | 8 | 77°F (Sep 15) | 75°F | 55°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
4th-warmest month on record
3rd-warmest July of 80 on record
+2.8° vs. 60.3° average (1991–2020)Average July Temperature by Year
1925–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1993 | 64.1°F |
| 2 | 2025 | 63.9°F |
| 3 | 2026 | 63.1°F |
| 4 | 1986 | 62.7°F |
| 5 | 2016 | 62.6°F |
| 6 | 2022 | 62.6°F |
| 7 | 2010 | 62.5°F |
| 8 | 1987 | 62.5°F |
| 9 | 2011 | 62.4°F |
| 10 | 2012 | 62.2°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 2007 | 64.6°F |
| 2 | July 1993 | 64.1°F |
| 3 | July 2025 | 63.9°F |
| 4 | July 2026 | 63.1°F |
| 5 | August 1980 | 62.7°F |
| 6 | July 1986 | 62.7°F |
| 7 | July 2016 | 62.6°F |
| 8 | July 2022 | 62.6°F |
| 9 | July 2010 | 62.5°F |
| 10 | July 1987 | 62.5°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Mitchell, NC | 63.1°F | 3rd of 80 |
| Asheville, NC | 76.4°F | 13th of 134 |
| Bristol-Johnson City, TN | 77.2°F | 15th of 89 |
| Caesars Head, SC | 72.1°F | 22nd of 78 |
| Greenville-Spartanburg, SC | 81.0°F | 22nd of 143 |