New York-LGA, NY
New York · Records since 1939–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1949
+14° from 85° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1962
-15° from 72° normalAll-Time Records — New York-LGA
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 99°F | August 11, 1949 |
| 2 | 97°F | August 11, 2016 |
| 3 | 97°F | August 11, 2005 |
| 4 | 97°F | August 11, 1944 |
| 5 | 94°F | August 11, 1988 |
| 6 | 93°F | August 11, 1992 |
| 7 | 92°F | August 11, 2021 |
| 8 | 92°F | August 11, 2010 |
| 9 | 92°F | August 11, 2009 |
| 10 | 91°F | August 11, 2022 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 57°F | August 11, 1962 |
| 2 | 58°F | August 11, 1972 |
| 3 | 59°F | August 11, 1989 |
| 4 | 60°F | August 11, 2008 |
| 5 | 60°F | August 11, 2007 |
Heat Wave Summary — New York-LGA
threshold: 92°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date92 of 222 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1940–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — New York-LGA
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Aug 27, 1953 – Sep 3, 1953 | 8 | 102°F (Sep 2) | 97°F | 76°F |
| 2 | Aug 2, 2022 – Aug 9, 2022 | 8 | 98°F (Aug 9) | 94°F | 78°F |
| 3 | Jul 14, 2013 – Jul 20, 2013 | 7 | 100°F (Jul 18) | 96°F | 80°F |
| 4 | Jul 22, 2016 – Jul 28, 2016 | 7 | 99°F (Jul 23) | 95°F | 77°F |
| 5 | Jul 16, 1991 – Jul 21, 1991 | 6 | 101°F (Jul 20) | 97°F | 76°F |
| 6 | Jul 19, 2022 – Jul 24, 2022 | 6 | 98°F (Jul 24) | 96°F | 78°F |
| 7 | Jul 3, 2012 – Jul 8, 2012 | 6 | 97°F (Jul 7) | 94°F | 74°F |
| 8 | Jul 18, 2020 – Jul 23, 2020 | 6 | 97°F (Jul 19) | 95°F | 78°F |
| 9 | Aug 6, 2001 – Aug 10, 2001 | 5 | 104°F (Aug 9) | 98°F | 80°F |
| 10 | Aug 25, 1948 – Aug 29, 1948 | 5 | 103°F (Aug 26) | 98°F | 78°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
36th-warmest month on record
26th-warmest July of 87 on record
+-0.0° vs. 78.8° 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 104°F)
Ties the longest July streak since 2024 (2 years). The July record is 8 days, set in 1993.
Average July Temperature by Year
1940–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2020 | 82.9°F |
| 2 | 2010 | 82.8°F |
| 3 | 1999 | 81.9°F |
| 4 | 2019 | 81.5°F |
| 5 | 2013 | 81.2°F |
| 6 | 2016 | 81.1°F |
| 7 | 2022 | 81.1°F |
| 8 | 2025 | 81.0°F |
| 9 | 1955 | 80.9°F |
| 10 | 1966 | 80.8°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 2020 | 82.9°F |
| 2 | July 2010 | 82.8°F |
| 3 | July 1999 | 81.9°F |
| 4 | August 2016 | 81.6°F |
| 5 | July 2019 | 81.5°F |
| 6 | July 2013 | 81.2°F |
| 7 | July 2016 | 81.1°F |
| 8 | July 2022 | 81.1°F |
| 9 | August 2018 | 81.0°F |
| 10 | July 2025 | 81.0°F |