Scottsbluff, NE
Nebraska · Records since 1893–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1969
+13° from 90° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1907
-17° from 59° normalAll-Time Records — Scottsbluff
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 103°F | August 11, 1969 |
| 2 | 102°F | August 11, 1936 |
| 3 | 101°F | August 11, 2006 |
| 4 | 101°F | August 11, 1959 |
| 5 | 100°F | August 11, 2022 |
| 6 | 100°F | August 11, 1919 |
| 7 | 99°F | August 11, 2020 |
| 8 | 99°F | August 11, 1940 |
| 9 | 98°F | August 11, 1978 |
| 10 | 98°F | August 11, 1965 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 42°F | August 11, 1907 |
| 2 | 42°F | August 11, 1902 |
| 3 | 44°F | August 11, 2004 |
| 4 | 45°F | August 11, 1939 |
| 5 | 47°F | August 11, 1931 |
Heat Wave Summary — Scottsbluff
threshold: 97°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date145 of 221 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1893–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Scottsbluff
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 24, 2024 – Aug 6, 2024 | 14 | 105°F (Aug 4) | 100°F | 61°F |
| 2 | Jul 1, 1989 – Jul 11, 1989 | 11 | 109°F (Jul 7) | 103°F | 64°F |
| 3 | Jul 13, 2022 – Jul 22, 2022 | 10 | 108°F (Jul 18) | 101°F | 63°F |
| 4 | Jul 13, 1934 – Jul 22, 1934 | 10 | 105°F (Jul 19) | 101°F | 59°F |
| 5 | Jul 8, 1939 – Jul 16, 1939 | 9 | 110°F (Jul 11) | 103°F | 65°F |
| 6 | Jul 2, 1936 – Jul 10, 1936 | 9 | 108°F (Jul 5) | 102°F | 63°F |
| 7 | Jul 25, 1987 – Aug 2, 1987 | 9 | 101°F (Jul 27) | 100°F | 64°F |
| 8 | Jul 18, 2012 – Jul 24, 2012 | 7 | 105°F (Jul 20) | 103°F | 65°F |
| 9 | Jul 5, 1930 – Jul 11, 1930 | 7 | 104°F (Jul 7) | 101°F | 61°F |
| 10 | Jul 14, 2002 – Jul 20, 2002 | 7 | 102°F (Jul 19) | 100°F | 63°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 130 on record
+4.4° vs. 74.7° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
12 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 11–22, 2026, peaking at 103°F)
Ties the longest July streak since 2022 (4 years). The July record is 26 days, set in 1901.
Average July Temperature by Year
1893–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2012 | 79.7°F |
| 2 | 1936 | 79.7°F |
| 3 | 2026 | 79.1°F |
| 4 | 1939 | 78.9°F |
| 5 | 2022 | 78.5°F |
| 6 | 1980 | 78.2°F |
| 7 | 2017 | 78.1°F |
| 8 | 2021 | 78.0°F |
| 9 | 2003 | 77.9°F |
| 10 | 1964 | 77.9°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 2012 | 79.7°F |
| 2 | July 1936 | 79.7°F |
| 3 | July 2026 | 79.1°F |
| 4 | July 1939 | 78.9°F |
| 5 | July 2022 | 78.5°F |
| 6 | July 1980 | 78.2°F |
| 7 | July 2017 | 78.1°F |
| 8 | July 2021 | 78.0°F |
| 9 | July 2003 | 77.9°F |
| 10 | July 1964 | 77.9°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Scottsbluff, NE | 79.1°F | 3rd of 130 |
| Cheyenne, WY | 74.1°F | 3rd of 154 |
| Casper, WY | 75.8°F | 2nd of 87 |
| Rapid City, SD | 79.3°F | 2nd of 84 |
| Rapid City Downtown, SD | 80.7°F | 2nd of 115 |