Norfolk, NE
Nebraska · Records since 1893–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1936
+17° from 85° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1902
-23° from 62° normalAll-Time Records — Norfolk
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 102°F | August 11, 1936 |
| 2 | 100°F | August 11, 1947 |
| 3 | 99°F | August 11, 1944 |
| 4 | 99°F | August 11, 1941 |
| 5 | 98°F | August 11, 1949 |
| 6 | 98°F | August 11, 1935 |
| 7 | 98°F | August 11, 1900 |
| 8 | 97°F | August 11, 2000 |
| 9 | 96°F | August 11, 2010 |
| 10 | 96°F | August 11, 1995 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 39°F | August 11, 1902 |
| 2 | 46°F | August 11, 1931 |
| 3 | 47°F | August 11, 1893 |
| 4 | 48°F | August 11, 1939 |
| 5 | 48°F | August 11, 1903 |
Heat Wave Summary — Norfolk
threshold: 96°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date141 of 221 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1893–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Norfolk
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 9, 1901 – Jul 29, 1901 | 21 | 108°F (Jul 11) | 102°F | 69°F |
| 2 | Jul 2, 1936 – Jul 19, 1936 | 18 | 116°F (Jul 17) | 106°F | 72°F |
| 3 | Jul 13, 2012 – Jul 26, 2012 | 14 | 105°F (Jul 22) | 100°F | 69°F |
| 4 | Jul 14, 1934 – Jul 25, 1934 | 12 | 113°F (Jul 19) | 104°F | 73°F |
| 5 | Aug 8, 1936 – Aug 18, 1936 | 11 | 105°F (Aug 17) | 101°F | 71°F |
| 6 | Jul 2, 1937 – Jul 10, 1937 | 9 | 106°F (Jul 6) | 100°F | 69°F |
| 7 | Jun 22, 1931 – Jun 30, 1931 | 9 | 105°F (Jun 28) | 101°F | 74°F |
| 8 | Jul 18, 1940 – Jul 25, 1940 | 8 | 108°F (Jul 25) | 102°F | 74°F |
| 9 | Aug 16, 1947 – Aug 23, 1947 | 8 | 102°F (Aug 20) | 99°F | 73°F |
| 10 | Jul 5, 1930 – Jul 11, 1930 | 7 | 111°F (Jul 9) | 106°F | 71°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
24th-warmest month on record
18th-warmest July of 128 on record
+3.5° vs. 75.2° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
10 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 11–20, 2026, peaking at 105°F)
The longest July streak since 2012 (14 years). The July record is 28 days, set in 1936.
Average July Temperature by Year
1893–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1936 | 86.5°F |
| 2 | 1935 | 82.7°F |
| 3 | 1901 | 82.7°F |
| 4 | 2012 | 82.5°F |
| 5 | 1930 | 81.5°F |
| 6 | 1974 | 81.2°F |
| 7 | 1955 | 81.1°F |
| 8 | 1934 | 81.0°F |
| 9 | 1916 | 80.6°F |
| 10 | 1954 | 80.1°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 1936 | 86.5°F |
| 2 | July 1935 | 82.7°F |
| 3 | July 1901 | 82.7°F |
| 4 | July 2012 | 82.5°F |
| 5 | August 1947 | 82.0°F |
| 6 | July 1930 | 81.5°F |
| 7 | July 1974 | 81.2°F |
| 8 | July 1955 | 81.1°F |
| 9 | July 1934 | 81.0°F |
| 10 | August 1937 | 81.0°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Norfolk, NE | 78.7°F | 18th of 128 |
| Sioux City, IA | 77.3°F | 33rd of 138 |
| Grand Island, NE | 78.0°F | 41st of 130 |
| Lincoln, NE | 79.0°F | 42nd of 140 |