Syracuse, NY
New York · Records since 1902–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1944
+16° from 81° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1941
-15° from 61° normalAll-Time Records — Syracuse
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 97°F | August 11, 1944 |
| 2 | 93°F | August 11, 2025 |
| 3 | 93°F | August 11, 2020 |
| 4 | 93°F | August 11, 2002 |
| 5 | 92°F | August 11, 2021 |
| 6 | 92°F | August 11, 2016 |
| 7 | 91°F | August 11, 1949 |
| 8 | 90°F | August 11, 1988 |
| 9 | 90°F | August 11, 1964 |
| 10 | 90°F | August 11, 1940 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 46°F | August 11, 1941 |
| 2 | 48°F | August 11, 1968 |
| 3 | 48°F | August 11, 1967 |
| 4 | 50°F | August 11, 1996 |
| 5 | 50°F | August 11, 1913 |
Heat Wave Summary — Syracuse
threshold: 89°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date112 of 222 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1904–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Syracuse
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 4, 2020 – Jul 11, 2020 | 8 | 98°F (Jul 9) | 92°F | 68°F |
| 2 | Jul 30, 1955 – Aug 6, 1955 | 8 | 96°F (Aug 5) | 92°F | 70°F |
| 3 | Aug 29, 1973 – Sep 5, 1973 | 8 | 93°F (Sep 4) | 92°F | 68°F |
| 4 | Jul 7, 1936 – Jul 13, 1936 | 7 | 102°F (Jul 9) | 96°F | 73°F |
| 5 | Jul 7, 1981 – Jul 13, 1981 | 7 | 95°F (Jul 9) | 92°F | 69°F |
| 6 | Jun 17, 2024 – Jun 23, 2024 | 7 | 95°F (Jun 19) | 92°F | 71°F |
| 7 | Jul 15, 1977 – Jul 21, 1977 | 7 | 94°F (Jul 20) | 91°F | 67°F |
| 8 | Jun 1, 1934 – Jun 6, 1934 | 6 | 100°F (Jun 2) | 93°F | 67°F |
| 9 | Jul 3, 1921 – Jul 8, 1921 | 6 | 97°F (Jul 7) | 93°F | 71°F |
| 10 | Jul 5, 1988 – Jul 10, 1988 | 6 | 97°F (Jul 9) | 94°F | 65°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
37th-warmest month on record
27th-warmest July of 124 on record
+1.3° vs. 72.1° 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 96°F)
Ties the longest July streak since 2025 (1 year). The July record is 7 days, set in 1936.
Average July Temperature by Year
1903–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2020 | 77.2°F |
| 2 | 1921 | 76.7°F |
| 3 | 1955 | 76.6°F |
| 4 | 2024 | 76.6°F |
| 5 | 2012 | 76.2°F |
| 6 | 2011 | 75.8°F |
| 7 | 1933 | 75.5°F |
| 8 | 1935 | 75.5°F |
| 9 | 1931 | 75.3°F |
| 10 | 2025 | 75.1°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 2020 | 77.2°F |
| 2 | July 1921 | 76.7°F |
| 3 | July 1955 | 76.6°F |
| 4 | July 2024 | 76.6°F |
| 5 | July 2012 | 76.2°F |
| 6 | July 2011 | 75.8°F |
| 7 | July 1933 | 75.5°F |
| 8 | July 1935 | 75.5°F |
| 9 | August 2021 | 75.5°F |
| 10 | August 1937 | 75.4°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Syracuse, NY | 73.5°F | 27th of 124 |
| Oswego, NY | 73.1°F | 20th of 100 |
| Binghamton, NY | 70.7°F | 25th of 76 |
| Rochester, NY | 72.3°F | 53rd of 154 |
| Newcomb, NY | 65.9°F | 32nd of 67 |