Oak Ridge, TN
Tennessee · Records since 1947–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1957
+9° from 89° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1989
-16° from 68° normalAll-Time Records — Oak Ridge
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 98°F | August 11, 1957 |
| 2 | 97°F | August 11, 2010 |
| 3 | 96°F | August 11, 1983 |
| 4 | 95°F | August 11, 1995 |
| 5 | 95°F | August 11, 1980 |
| 6 | 94°F | August 11, 2021 |
| 7 | 94°F | August 11, 2016 |
| 8 | 94°F | August 11, 2007 |
| 9 | 93°F | August 11, 2019 |
| 10 | 93°F | August 11, 2005 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 52°F | August 11, 1989 |
| 2 | 56°F | August 11, 1967 |
| 3 | 57°F | August 11, 1976 |
| 4 | 58°F | August 11, 1953 |
| 5 | 59°F | August 11, 1969 |
Heat Wave Summary — Oak Ridge
threshold: 94°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date142 of 221 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1947–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Oak Ridge
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Aug 6, 2007 – Aug 25, 2007 | 20 | 103°F (Aug 16) | 98°F | 72°F |
| 2 | Jul 8, 1980 – Jul 21, 1980 | 14 | 103°F (Jul 16) | 99°F | 68°F |
| 3 | Jul 17, 1986 – Jul 30, 1986 | 14 | 99°F (Jul 20) | 96°F | 70°F |
| 4 | Jul 18, 1952 – Jul 29, 1952 | 12 | 105°F (Jul 28) | 99°F | 69°F |
| 5 | Jul 18, 1993 – Jul 29, 1993 | 12 | 100°F (Jul 26) | 97°F | 70°F |
| 6 | Jun 28, 2012 – Jul 8, 2012 | 11 | 105°F (Jun 30) | 100°F | 70°F |
| 7 | Aug 11, 1995 – Aug 19, 1995 | 9 | 100°F (Aug 14) | 99°F | 71°F |
| 8 | Jul 3, 1993 – Jul 11, 1993 | 9 | 99°F (Jul 8) | 96°F | 69°F |
| 9 | Jul 19, 2016 – Jul 27, 2016 | 9 | 98°F (Jul 27) | 97°F | 75°F |
| 10 | Aug 27, 1953 – Sep 3, 1953 | 8 | 101°F (Sep 1) | 97°F | 64°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
8th-warmest July of 80 on record
+2.0° vs. 78.8° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
6 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 1–6, 2026, peaking at 99°F)
The longest July streak since 2025 (1 year). The July record is 23 days, set in 1995.
Average July Temperature by Year
1947–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025 | 82.3°F |
| 2 | 2016 | 82.2°F |
| 3 | 1993 | 82.0°F |
| 4 | 2020 | 81.6°F |
| 5 | 2012 | 81.5°F |
| 6 | 2011 | 81.1°F |
| 7 | 2010 | 80.9°F |
| 8 | 2026 | 80.8°F |
| 9 | 2024 | 80.8°F |
| 10 | 2022 | 80.7°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 2007 | 83.6°F |
| 2 | July 2025 | 82.3°F |
| 3 | July 2016 | 82.2°F |
| 4 | August 1995 | 82.1°F |
| 5 | July 1993 | 82.0°F |
| 6 | July 2020 | 81.6°F |
| 7 | July 2012 | 81.5°F |
| 8 | August 2016 | 81.5°F |
| 9 | July 2011 | 81.1°F |
| 10 | July 2010 | 80.9°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Ridge, TN | 80.8°F | 8th of 80 |
| Knoxville, TN | 80.8°F | 16th of 156 |
| Chattanooga, TN | 82.7°F | 14th of 148 |
| Jackson, KY | 76.3°F | 20th of 46 |