Salt Lake City, UT
Utah · Records since 1874–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 2003
+9° from 93° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1907
-22° from 68° normalAll-Time Records — Salt Lake City
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 102°F | August 11, 2003 |
| 2 | 102°F | August 11, 1972 |
| 3 | 100°F | August 11, 1996 |
| 4 | 100°F | August 11, 1960 |
| 5 | 100°F | August 11, 1940 |
| 6 | 99°F | August 11, 1980 |
| 7 | 99°F | August 11, 1970 |
| 8 | 99°F | August 11, 1886 |
| 9 | 98°F | August 11, 2018 |
| 10 | 98°F | August 11, 2007 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 46°F | August 11, 1907 |
| 2 | 48°F | August 11, 1962 |
| 3 | 48°F | August 11, 1932 |
| 4 | 49°F | August 11, 1947 |
| 5 | 51°F | August 11, 1929 |
Heat Wave Summary — Salt Lake City
threshold: 97°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date161 of 221 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1874–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Salt Lake City
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 10, 2003 – Jul 24, 2003 | 15 | 105°F (Jul 12) | 102°F | 72°F |
| 2 | Jul 2, 2022 – Jul 14, 2022 | 13 | 104°F (Jul 9) | 100°F | 75°F |
| 3 | Jul 14, 2013 – Jul 26, 2013 | 13 | 102°F (Jul 19) | 100°F | 71°F |
| 4 | Jun 18, 1961 – Jun 29, 1961 | 12 | 104°F (Jun 21) | 100°F | 63°F |
| 5 | Jul 17, 1931 – Jul 27, 1931 | 11 | 106°F (Jul 21) | 102°F | 65°F |
| 6 | Jul 21, 2023 – Jul 31, 2023 | 11 | 106°F (Jul 22) | 101°F | 75°F |
| 7 | Jul 12, 1960 – Jul 22, 1960 | 11 | 105°F (Jul 20) | 102°F | 65°F |
| 8 | Jul 3, 2021 – Jul 13, 2021 | 11 | 104°F (Jul 7) | 101°F | 73°F |
| 9 | Jul 6, 1954 – Jul 16, 1954 | 11 | 101°F (Jul 12) | 99°F | 68°F |
| 10 | Aug 30, 2022 – Sep 8, 2022 | 10 | 107°F (Sep 7) | 102°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
3rd-warmest month on record
3rd-warmest July of 153 on record
+5.3° vs. 80.1° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
19 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 3–21, 2026, peaking at 109°F)
The longest July streak since 2025 (1 year). The July record is 31 days, set in 1960.
Average July Temperature by Year
1874–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2022 | 87.3°F |
| 2 | 2021 | 85.7°F |
| 3 | 2026 | 85.5°F |
| 4 | 2017 | 85.3°F |
| 5 | 2023 | 85.3°F |
| 6 | 2013 | 84.1°F |
| 7 | 2007 | 84.0°F |
| 8 | 2003 | 83.5°F |
| 9 | 2024 | 83.3°F |
| 10 | 2016 | 83.1°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 2022 | 87.3°F |
| 2 | July 2021 | 85.7°F |
| 3 | July 2026 | 85.5°F |
| 4 | July 2017 | 85.3°F |
| 5 | July 2023 | 85.3°F |
| 6 | July 2013 | 84.1°F |
| 7 | July 2007 | 84.0°F |
| 8 | July 2003 | 83.5°F |
| 9 | July 2024 | 83.3°F |
| 10 | July 2016 | 83.1°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, UT | 85.5°F | 3rd of 153 |
| Pocatello, ID | 75.4°F | 1st of 88 |
| Burley, ID | 75.3°F | 2nd of 107 |
| Elko, NV | 76.9°F | 3rd of 130 |