Topeka, KS
Kansas · Records since 1887–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1934
+20° from 90° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 2004
-17° from 68° normalAll-Time Records — Topeka
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 110°F | August 11, 1934 |
| 2 | 108°F | August 11, 1935 |
| 3 | 105°F | August 11, 1918 |
| 4 | 103°F | August 11, 2010 |
| 5 | 103°F | August 11, 1941 |
| 6 | 103°F | August 11, 1936 |
| 7 | 103°F | August 11, 1913 |
| 8 | 102°F | August 11, 1894 |
| 9 | 101°F | August 11, 1975 |
| 10 | 101°F | August 11, 1947 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 51°F | August 11, 2004 |
| 2 | 52°F | August 11, 1902 |
| 3 | 53°F | August 11, 1989 |
| 4 | 53°F | August 11, 1960 |
| 5 | 54°F | August 11, 2012 |
Heat Wave Summary — Topeka
threshold: 98°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date125 of 221 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1887–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Topeka
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 6, 1901 – Jul 25, 1901 | 20 | 106°F (Jul 22) | 103°F | 74°F |
| 2 | Aug 9, 1936 – Aug 27, 1936 | 19 | 113°F (Aug 13) | 108°F | 79°F |
| 3 | Jul 3, 1936 – Jul 20, 1936 | 18 | 110°F (Jul 4) | 105°F | 76°F |
| 4 | Jul 9, 1934 – Jul 25, 1934 | 17 | 111°F (Jul 15) | 106°F | 78°F |
| 5 | Jul 6, 1980 – Jul 20, 1980 | 15 | 110°F (Jul 14) | 104°F | 78°F |
| 6 | Aug 20, 2000 – Sep 3, 2000 | 15 | 109°F (Sep 2) | 103°F | 73°F |
| 7 | Jul 31, 1934 – Aug 12, 1934 | 13 | 112°F (Aug 10) | 107°F | 80°F |
| 8 | Aug 16, 2003 – Aug 27, 2003 | 12 | 107°F (Aug 21) | 102°F | 71°F |
| 9 | Jul 23, 1940 – Aug 2, 1940 | 11 | 107°F (Jul 25) | 104°F | 77°F |
| 10 | Aug 3, 1913 – Aug 13, 1913 | 11 | 105°F (Aug 5) | 102°F | 76°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
91st-warmest month on record
56th-warmest July of 140 on record
+-0.0° vs. 79.7° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
6 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 16–21, 2026, peaking at 98°F)
Ties the longest July streak since 2025 (1 year). The July record is 29 days, set in 1936.
Average July Temperature by Year
1887–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1936 | 88.4°F |
| 2 | 1934 | 88.1°F |
| 3 | 1935 | 87.1°F |
| 4 | 1901 | 86.6°F |
| 5 | 1980 | 86.4°F |
| 6 | 2012 | 86.3°F |
| 7 | 2011 | 86.2°F |
| 8 | 1939 | 85.8°F |
| 9 | 1954 | 85.2°F |
| 10 | 1955 | 84.2°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 1936 | 88.4°F |
| 2 | July 1934 | 88.1°F |
| 3 | August 1936 | 87.5°F |
| 4 | July 1935 | 87.1°F |
| 5 | July 1901 | 86.6°F |
| 6 | July 1980 | 86.4°F |
| 7 | July 2012 | 86.3°F |
| 8 | July 2011 | 86.2°F |
| 9 | July 1939 | 85.8°F |
| 10 | August 1947 | 85.8°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KS | 79.6°F | 56th of 140 |
| Kansas City, MO | 79.8°F | 53rd of 139 |
| Salina, KS | 82.6°F | 37th of 124 |
| Concordia, KS | 79.8°F | 53rd of 142 |
| Wichita, KS | 83.4°F | 24th of 139 |