Roanoke, VA
Virginia · Records since 1912–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1926
+12° from 87° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1962
-15° from 67° normalAll-Time Records — Roanoke
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 99°F | August 11, 1926 |
| 2 | 96°F | August 11, 1980 |
| 3 | 95°F | August 11, 2021 |
| 4 | 95°F | August 11, 1992 |
| 5 | 95°F | August 11, 1983 |
| 6 | 95°F | August 11, 1977 |
| 7 | 95°F | August 11, 1932 |
| 8 | 94°F | August 11, 2010 |
| 9 | 94°F | August 11, 1999 |
| 10 | 94°F | August 11, 1949 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 52°F | August 11, 1962 |
| 2 | 55°F | August 11, 1972 |
| 3 | 55°F | August 11, 1965 |
| 4 | 56°F | August 11, 1976 |
| 5 | 57°F | August 11, 1991 |
Heat Wave Summary — Roanoke
threshold: 94°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date115 of 221 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1912–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Roanoke
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 19, 1930 – Jul 30, 1930 | 12 | 104°F (Jul 20) | 100°F | 69°F |
| 2 | Jun 28, 2012 – Jul 8, 2012 | 11 | 104°F (Jun 29) | 99°F | 71°F |
| 3 | Jul 13, 1977 – Jul 21, 1977 | 9 | 102°F (Jul 18) | 99°F | 70°F |
| 4 | Aug 26, 1953 – Sep 3, 1953 | 9 | 101°F (Sep 1) | 99°F | 65°F |
| 5 | Jul 20, 1987 – Jul 28, 1987 | 9 | 99°F (Jul 21) | 97°F | 69°F |
| 6 | Jul 17, 1952 – Jul 24, 1952 | 8 | 103°F (Jul 22) | 97°F | 70°F |
| 7 | Aug 4, 1930 – Aug 10, 1930 | 7 | 105°F (Aug 5) | 98°F | 67°F |
| 8 | Aug 27, 1932 – Sep 2, 1932 | 7 | 104°F (Aug 31) | 100°F | 67°F |
| 9 | Jul 7, 1930 – Jul 13, 1930 | 7 | 102°F (Jul 12) | 100°F | 65°F |
| 10 | Jul 27, 1953 – Aug 2, 1953 | 7 | 101°F (Jul 31) | 98°F | 69°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
30th-warmest month on record
25th-warmest July of 113 on record
+0.9° vs. 77.3° 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 100°F)
The longest July streak since 2024 (2 years). The July record is 29 days, set in 2020.
Average July Temperature by Year
1912–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2020 | 81.8°F |
| 2 | 2012 | 80.8°F |
| 3 | 2024 | 80.7°F |
| 4 | 1930 | 80.4°F |
| 5 | 1993 | 80.2°F |
| 6 | 2011 | 80.2°F |
| 7 | 1931 | 80.0°F |
| 8 | 1955 | 79.8°F |
| 9 | 2022 | 79.8°F |
| 10 | 2025 | 79.7°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 2007 | 82.2°F |
| 2 | July 2020 | 81.8°F |
| 3 | July 2012 | 80.8°F |
| 4 | July 2024 | 80.7°F |
| 5 | July 1930 | 80.4°F |
| 6 | July 1993 | 80.2°F |
| 7 | July 2011 | 80.2°F |
| 8 | July 1931 | 80.0°F |
| 9 | July 1955 | 79.8°F |
| 10 | July 2022 | 79.8°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Roanoke, VA | 78.2°F | 25th of 113 |
| Blacksburg, VA | 73.9°F | 20th of 129 |
| Lynchburg, VA | 77.9°F | 33rd of 134 |
| Danville, VA | 79.8°F | 20th of 99 |
| Bluefield, WV | 71.8°F | 39th of 99 |