Salmon, ID
Idaho · Records since 1905–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1928
+17° from 86° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1947
-13° from 50° normalAll-Time Records — Salmon
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 103°F | August 11, 1928 |
| 2 | 99°F | August 11, 1972 |
| 3 | 99°F | August 11, 1931 |
| 4 | 98°F | August 11, 1996 |
| 5 | 97°F | August 11, 1981 |
| 6 | 97°F | August 11, 1944 |
| 7 | 97°F | August 11, 1940 |
| 8 | 97°F | August 11, 1935 |
| 9 | 96°F | August 11, 1980 |
| 10 | 96°F | August 11, 1971 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 37°F | August 11, 1947 |
| 2 | 39°F | August 11, 1953 |
| 3 | 39°F | August 11, 1939 |
| 4 | 39°F | August 11, 1914 |
| 5 | 40°F | August 11, 2016 |
Heat Wave Summary — Salmon
threshold: 95°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date156 of 212 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1906–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Salmon
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 20, 1988 – Jul 31, 1988 | 12 | 101°F (Jul 21) | 97°F | 55°F |
| 2 | Jul 9, 1919 – Jul 17, 1919 | 9 | 103°F (Jul 15) | 99°F | 51°F |
| 3 | Jul 18, 2024 – Jul 26, 2024 | 9 | 102°F (Jul 25) | 98°F | 58°F |
| 4 | Jul 15, 1960 – Jul 22, 1960 | 8 | 105°F (Jul 20) | 100°F | 50°F |
| 5 | Jul 20, 1945 – Jul 27, 1945 | 8 | 102°F (Jul 25) | 98°F | 49°F |
| 6 | Jul 30, 1949 – Aug 6, 1949 | 8 | 100°F (Aug 4) | 98°F | 50°F |
| 7 | Jul 2, 1985 – Jul 9, 1985 | 8 | 100°F (Jul 5) | 98°F | 55°F |
| 8 | Aug 13, 1967 – Aug 20, 1967 | 8 | 98°F (Aug 17) | 97°F | 46°F |
| 9 | Jul 15, 1936 – Jul 21, 1936 | 7 | 106°F (Jul 21) | 101°F | 49°F |
| 10 | Jul 19, 1946 – Jul 25, 1946 | 7 | 104°F (Jul 21) | 100°F | 46°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
8th-warmest month on record
8th-warmest July of 108 on record
+3.2° vs. 69.3° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
8 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 24–31, 2026, peaking at 103°F)
The longest July streak since 2024 (2 years). The July record is 21 days, set in 2024.
Average July Temperature by Year
1906–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2006 | 73.4°F |
| 2 | 2007 | 73.4°F |
| 3 | 1985 | 73.4°F |
| 4 | 2021 | 73.2°F |
| 5 | 2003 | 73.1°F |
| 6 | 1988 | 72.6°F |
| 7 | 2024 | 72.6°F |
| 8 | 2026 | 72.5°F |
| 9 | 1996 | 72.2°F |
| 10 | 1989 | 72.1°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 2006 | 73.4°F |
| 2 | July 2007 | 73.4°F |
| 3 | July 1985 | 73.4°F |
| 4 | July 2021 | 73.2°F |
| 5 | July 2003 | 73.1°F |
| 6 | July 1988 | 72.6°F |
| 7 | July 2024 | 72.6°F |
| 8 | July 2026 | 72.5°F |
| 9 | July 1996 | 72.2°F |
| 10 | July 1989 | 72.1°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Salmon, ID | 72.5°F | 8th of 108 |
| Challis, ID | 72.0°F | 11th of 105 |
| Stanley, ID | 62.6°F | 4th of 62 |
| McCall, ID | 68.0°F | 6th of 103 |