Needles, CA
California · Records since 1888–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 2025
+8° from 110° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1932
-21° from 86° normalAll-Time Records — Needles
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 118°F | August 11, 2025 |
| 2 | 118°F | August 11, 1940 |
| 3 | 116°F | August 11, 2004 |
| 4 | 116°F | August 11, 2003 |
| 5 | 116°F | August 11, 1937 |
| 6 | 116°F | August 11, 1919 |
| 7 | 115°F | August 11, 1994 |
| 8 | 115°F | August 11, 1944 |
| 9 | 115°F | August 11, 1924 |
| 10 | 115°F | August 11, 1889 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 65°F | August 11, 1932 |
| 2 | 67°F | August 11, 1916 |
| 3 | 70°F | August 11, 1945 |
| 4 | 70°F | August 11, 1918 |
| 5 | 70°F | August 11, 1894 |
Heat Wave Summary — Needles
threshold: 114°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date123 of 204 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1888–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Needles
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 26, 1995 – Aug 10, 1995 | 16 | 119°F (Jul 28) | 116°F | 88°F |
| 2 | Jul 7, 1925 – Jul 19, 1925 | 13 | 125°F (Jul 16) | 118°F | 83°F |
| 3 | Jul 25, 1889 – Aug 6, 1889 | 13 | 119°F (Jul 27) | 116°F | 88°F |
| 4 | Jul 11, 2005 – Jul 22, 2005 | 12 | 125°F (Jul 17) | 119°F | 91°F |
| 5 | Jun 16, 2017 – Jun 27, 2017 | 12 | 125°F (Jun 20) | 120°F | 88°F |
| 6 | Jul 2, 2024 – Jul 13, 2024 | 12 | 123°F (Jul 8) | 119°F | 89°F |
| 7 | Jul 14, 1891 – Jul 25, 1891 | 12 | 119°F (Jul 17) | 117°F | 85°F |
| 8 | Jul 12, 2023 – Jul 22, 2023 | 11 | 121°F (Jul 15) | 118°F | 91°F |
| 9 | Jul 16, 2024 – Jul 26, 2024 | 11 | 120°F (Jul 25) | 116°F | 93°F |
| 10 | Jun 19, 1919 – Jun 29, 1919 | 11 | 119°F (Jun 25) | 116°F | 72°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
11th-warmest month on record
9th-warmest July of 132 on record
+1.9° vs. 97.6° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
14 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 18–31, 2026, peaking at 118°F)
The longest July streak since 2025 (1 year). The July record is 31 days, set in 1925.
Average July Temperature by Year
1888–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024 | 103.2°F |
| 2 | 2023 | 101.8°F |
| 3 | 2006 | 100.9°F |
| 4 | 2005 | 100.7°F |
| 5 | 2017 | 100.7°F |
| 6 | 2018 | 100.5°F |
| 7 | 2016 | 99.7°F |
| 8 | 2021 | 99.6°F |
| 9 | 2026 | 99.5°F |
| 10 | 2009 | 99.4°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 2024 | 103.2°F |
| 2 | July 2023 | 101.8°F |
| 3 | July 2006 | 100.9°F |
| 4 | July 2005 | 100.7°F |
| 5 | July 2017 | 100.7°F |
| 6 | July 2018 | 100.5°F |
| 7 | August 2020 | 100.5°F |
| 8 | August 2018 | 100.2°F |
| 9 | July 2016 | 99.7°F |
| 10 | July 2021 | 99.6°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Needles, CA | 99.5°F | 9th of 132 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | 98.1°F | 15th of 43 |
| Kingman, AZ | 86.1°F | 7th of 110 |
| Las Vegas, NV | 96.6°F | 3rd of 90 |
| Palm Springs, CA | 96.1°F | 8th of 91 |