New Bern, NC
North Carolina · Records since 1933–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1933
+11° from 88° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 2002
-11° from 70° normalAll-Time Records — New Bern
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 99°F | August 11, 1933 |
| 2 | 97°F | August 11, 1938 |
| 3 | 96°F | August 11, 2010 |
| 4 | 96°F | August 11, 1977 |
| 5 | 96°F | August 11, 1957 |
| 6 | 95°F | August 11, 2013 |
| 7 | 95°F | August 11, 2009 |
| 8 | 95°F | August 11, 1954 |
| 9 | 94°F | August 11, 2021 |
| 10 | 94°F | August 11, 1980 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 59°F | August 11, 2002 |
| 2 | 62°F | August 11, 2008 |
| 3 | 63°F | August 11, 1994 |
| 4 | 63°F | August 11, 1974 |
| 5 | 63°F | August 11, 1967 |
Heat Wave Summary — New Bern
threshold: 94°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date117 of 212 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1933–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — New Bern
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 20, 1940 – Jul 31, 1940 | 12 | 100°F (Jul 27) | 96°F | 75°F |
| 2 | Jul 13, 2019 – Jul 22, 2019 | 10 | 97°F (Jul 21) | 95°F | 76°F |
| 3 | Jul 9, 1992 – Jul 17, 1992 | 9 | 102°F (Jul 11) | 98°F | 77°F |
| 4 | Jul 7, 1993 – Jul 15, 1993 | 9 | 99°F (Jul 10) | 97°F | 74°F |
| 5 | Jul 23, 1949 – Jul 30, 1949 | 8 | 99°F (Jul 27) | 96°F | 75°F |
| 6 | Aug 19, 1936 – Aug 26, 1936 | 8 | 98°F (Aug 26) | 95°F | 73°F |
| 7 | Jun 23, 1952 – Jun 29, 1952 | 7 | 105°F (Jun 27) | 99°F | 74°F |
| 8 | Jul 18, 1948 – Jul 24, 1948 | 7 | 101°F (Jul 23) | 96°F | 75°F |
| 9 | Jul 19, 2011 – Jul 25, 2011 | 7 | 100°F (Jul 22) | 97°F | 75°F |
| 10 | Jun 25, 1934 – Jul 1, 1934 | 7 | 99°F (Jun 26) | 97°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
26th-warmest month on record
22nd-warmest July of 91 on record
+0.7° vs. 80.7° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
10 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 2–11, 2026, peaking at 97°F)
The longest July streak since 2022 (4 years). The July record is 20 days, set in 1934.
Average July Temperature by Year
1933–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1993 | 83.5°F |
| 2 | 1991 | 83.1°F |
| 3 | 2025 | 83.0°F |
| 4 | 1992 | 83.0°F |
| 5 | 1986 | 82.9°F |
| 6 | 2016 | 82.9°F |
| 7 | 2012 | 82.9°F |
| 8 | 2011 | 82.7°F |
| 9 | 1934 | 82.6°F |
| 10 | 1994 | 82.5°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 1993 | 83.5°F |
| 2 | July 1991 | 83.1°F |
| 3 | July 2025 | 83.0°F |
| 4 | July 1992 | 83.0°F |
| 5 | July 1986 | 82.9°F |
| 6 | July 2016 | 82.9°F |
| 7 | July 2012 | 82.9°F |
| 8 | July 2011 | 82.7°F |
| 9 | July 1934 | 82.6°F |
| 10 | July 1994 | 82.5°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| New Bern, NC | 81.5°F | 22nd of 91 |
| Wilmington, NC | 83.3°F | 7th of 153 |
| Cape Hatteras, NC | 80.3°F | 29th of 133 |
| Elizabeth City, NC | 79.7°F | 38th of 91 |
| Raleigh, NC | 81.3°F | 19th of 140 |