Palmdale, CA
California · Records since 1931–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1996
+12° from 98° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1949
-18° from 67° normalAll-Time Records — Palmdale
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 110°F | August 11, 1996 |
| 2 | 108°F | August 11, 2002 |
| 3 | 108°F | August 11, 1980 |
| 4 | 107°F | August 11, 2012 |
| 5 | 107°F | August 11, 1970 |
| 6 | 107°F | August 11, 1937 |
| 7 | 106°F | August 11, 2025 |
| 8 | 106°F | August 11, 2004 |
| 9 | 106°F | August 11, 1992 |
| 10 | 106°F | August 11, 1940 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 49°F | August 11, 1949 |
| 2 | 52°F | August 11, 1973 |
| 3 | 52°F | August 11, 1962 |
| 4 | 52°F | August 11, 1950 |
| 5 | 55°F | August 11, 2016 |
Heat Wave Summary — Palmdale
threshold: 104°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date135 of 221 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1931–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Palmdale
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 2, 2024 – Jul 13, 2024 | 12 | 115°F (Jul 6) | 110°F | 73°F |
| 2 | Jul 8, 1961 – Jul 19, 1961 | 12 | 110°F (Jul 9) | 108°F | 70°F |
| 3 | Jul 30, 1969 – Aug 9, 1969 | 11 | 109°F (Aug 1) | 106°F | 68°F |
| 4 | Aug 7, 1996 – Aug 15, 1996 | 9 | 110°F (Aug 11) | 107°F | 70°F |
| 5 | Jul 9, 2003 – Jul 17, 2003 | 9 | 109°F (Jul 10) | 107°F | 66°F |
| 6 | Aug 6, 2012 – Aug 14, 2012 | 9 | 109°F (Aug 10) | 106°F | 73°F |
| 7 | Jun 17, 2017 – Jun 25, 2017 | 9 | 109°F (Jun 23) | 107°F | 72°F |
| 8 | Aug 9, 2002 – Aug 17, 2002 | 9 | 108°F (Aug 11) | 107°F | 70°F |
| 9 | Jul 21, 1980 – Jul 29, 1980 | 9 | 107°F (Jul 27) | 106°F | 71°F |
| 10 | Aug 14, 2020 – Aug 21, 2020 | 8 | 111°F (Aug 16) | 108°F | 73°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
40th-warmest month on record
30th-warmest July of 94 on record
+0.9° vs. 82.4° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
29 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 3–31, 2026, peaking at 106°F)
The longest July streak since 2024 (2 years). The July record is 31 days, set in 2024.
Average July Temperature by Year
1931–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024 | 89.0°F |
| 2 | 2018 | 87.8°F |
| 3 | 2021 | 87.3°F |
| 4 | 1931 | 87.0°F |
| 5 | 2017 | 86.6°F |
| 6 | 1959 | 86.2°F |
| 7 | 2023 | 85.7°F |
| 8 | 1996 | 85.5°F |
| 9 | 2003 | 85.3°F |
| 10 | 2009 | 85.3°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 2024 | 89.0°F |
| 2 | July 2018 | 87.8°F |
| 3 | July 2021 | 87.3°F |
| 4 | July 1931 | 87.0°F |
| 5 | July 2017 | 86.6°F |
| 6 | August 2022 | 86.5°F |
| 7 | August 2012 | 86.4°F |
| 8 | July 1959 | 86.2°F |
| 9 | July 2023 | 85.7°F |
| 10 | July 1996 | 85.5°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Palmdale, CA | 83.3°F | 30th of 94 |
| Lancaster, CA | 84.4°F | 20th of 81 |
| Burbank Glendale Pasadena, CA | 78.3°F | 6th of 78 |
| Los Angeles Downtown, CA | 76.6°F | 12th of 150 |
| Los Angeles Airport, CA | 72.2°F | 5th of 82 |