South Bend, IN
Indiana · Records since 1893–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1941
+18° from 81° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1968
-14° from 61° normalAll-Time Records — South Bend
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 99°F | August 11, 1941 |
| 2 | 96°F | August 11, 1899 |
| 3 | 94°F | August 11, 1947 |
| 4 | 93°F | August 11, 2016 |
| 5 | 93°F | August 11, 1944 |
| 6 | 93°F | August 11, 1935 |
| 7 | 93°F | August 11, 1900 |
| 8 | 92°F | August 11, 1911 |
| 9 | 92°F | August 11, 1896 |
| 10 | 91°F | August 11, 2002 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 47°F | August 11, 1968 |
| 2 | 47°F | August 11, 1967 |
| 3 | 47°F | August 11, 1946 |
| 4 | 47°F | August 11, 1930 |
| 5 | 47°F | August 11, 1901 |
Heat Wave Summary — South Bend
threshold: 91°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date121 of 222 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1894–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — South Bend
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 10, 1901 – Jul 24, 1901 | 15 | 103°F (Jul 21) | 97°F | 67°F |
| 2 | Jul 6, 1936 – Jul 18, 1936 | 13 | 108°F (Jul 14) | 102°F | 70°F |
| 3 | Sep 5, 1897 – Sep 15, 1897 | 11 | 98°F (Sep 14) | 95°F | 64°F |
| 4 | Jul 27, 1988 – Aug 5, 1988 | 10 | 103°F (Aug 1) | 96°F | 71°F |
| 5 | Jun 26, 1913 – Jul 5, 1913 | 10 | 97°F (Jun 29) | 94°F | 71°F |
| 6 | Aug 20, 1959 – Aug 29, 1959 | 10 | 96°F (Aug 25) | 93°F | 72°F |
| 7 | Jul 18, 1934 – Jul 26, 1934 | 9 | 109°F (Jul 24) | 103°F | 72°F |
| 8 | Aug 25, 1953 – Sep 2, 1953 | 9 | 99°F (Sep 1) | 95°F | 67°F |
| 9 | Jul 20, 1918 – Jul 28, 1918 | 9 | 96°F (Jul 26) | 93°F | 70°F |
| 10 | Jul 24, 1916 – Jul 31, 1916 | 8 | 102°F (Jul 29) | 98°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
45th-warmest month on record
32nd-warmest July of 131 on record
+1.6° vs. 73.2° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
3 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 1–3, 2026, peaking at 94°F)
The longest July streak since 2020 (6 years). The July record is 15 days, set in 1901.
Average July Temperature by Year
1894–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1901 | 80.3°F |
| 2 | 1921 | 80.1°F |
| 3 | 2012 | 79.5°F |
| 4 | 1916 | 78.8°F |
| 5 | 1934 | 78.8°F |
| 6 | 1983 | 78.7°F |
| 7 | 1936 | 78.6°F |
| 8 | 1955 | 78.2°F |
| 9 | 1999 | 78.0°F |
| 10 | 1919 | 77.5°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 1901 | 80.3°F |
| 2 | July 1921 | 80.1°F |
| 3 | July 2012 | 79.5°F |
| 4 | August 1947 | 78.8°F |
| 5 | July 1916 | 78.8°F |
| 6 | July 1934 | 78.8°F |
| 7 | July 1983 | 78.7°F |
| 8 | July 1936 | 78.6°F |
| 9 | August 1983 | 78.2°F |
| 10 | July 1955 | 78.2°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| South Bend, IN | 74.8°F | 32nd of 131 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | 74.2°F | 37th of 129 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | 75.1°F | 30th of 125 |
| Chicago, IL | 76.8°F | 22nd of 155 |