Valentine, NE
Nebraska · Records since 1889–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1959
+17° from 89° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 2004
-20° from 60° normalAll-Time Records — Valentine
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 106°F | August 11, 1959 |
| 2 | 103°F | August 11, 1995 |
| 3 | 103°F | August 11, 1965 |
| 4 | 102°F | August 11, 1949 |
| 5 | 102°F | August 11, 1936 |
| 6 | 101°F | August 11, 2022 |
| 7 | 101°F | August 11, 2000 |
| 8 | 101°F | August 11, 1919 |
| 9 | 100°F | August 11, 2010 |
| 10 | 100°F | August 11, 1988 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 40°F | August 11, 2004 |
| 2 | 41°F | August 11, 1902 |
| 3 | 41°F | August 11, 1893 |
| 4 | 42°F | August 11, 1977 |
| 5 | 42°F | August 11, 1964 |
Heat Wave Summary — Valentine
threshold: 97°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date128 of 221 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1889–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Valentine
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 11, 1934 – Jul 24, 1934 | 14 | 110°F (Jul 15) | 104°F | 70°F |
| 2 | Jul 11, 2012 – Jul 24, 2012 | 14 | 110°F (Jul 21) | 104°F | 69°F |
| 3 | Jul 3, 1936 – Jul 11, 1936 | 9 | 108°F (Jul 5) | 103°F | 74°F |
| 4 | Jul 2, 1989 – Jul 10, 1989 | 9 | 108°F (Jul 8) | 101°F | 66°F |
| 5 | Aug 7, 1928 – Aug 15, 1928 | 9 | 100°F (Aug 9) | 98°F | 65°F |
| 6 | Jul 17, 1940 – Jul 24, 1940 | 8 | 108°F (Jul 24) | 102°F | 73°F |
| 7 | Jun 18, 1988 – Jun 24, 1988 | 7 | 110°F (Jun 24) | 103°F | 66°F |
| 8 | Jul 25, 1987 – Jul 31, 1987 | 7 | 106°F (Jul 31) | 102°F | 68°F |
| 9 | Jul 26, 1988 – Aug 1, 1988 | 7 | 104°F (Jul 31) | 100°F | 66°F |
| 10 | Jul 24, 2024 – Jul 30, 2024 | 7 | 104°F (Jul 25) | 101°F | 64°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
13th-warmest month on record
13th-warmest July of 138 on record
+3.9° vs. 74.9° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
12 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 9–20, 2026, peaking at 103°F)
Ties the longest July streak since 2022 (4 years). The July record is 23 days, set in 2012.
Average July Temperature by Year
1889–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1936 | 84.0°F |
| 2 | 2012 | 82.6°F |
| 3 | 2017 | 81.2°F |
| 4 | 1934 | 80.5°F |
| 5 | 1935 | 80.3°F |
| 6 | 2006 | 79.7°F |
| 7 | 2002 | 79.6°F |
| 8 | 1901 | 79.3°F |
| 9 | 1916 | 79.2°F |
| 10 | 1974 | 79.1°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 1936 | 84.0°F |
| 2 | July 2012 | 82.6°F |
| 3 | July 2017 | 81.2°F |
| 4 | July 1934 | 80.5°F |
| 5 | July 1935 | 80.3°F |
| 6 | July 2006 | 79.7°F |
| 7 | July 2002 | 79.6°F |
| 8 | July 1901 | 79.3°F |
| 9 | July 1916 | 79.2°F |
| 10 | July 1974 | 79.1°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Valentine, NE | 78.9°F | 13th of 138 |
| North Platte, NE | 78.0°F | 19th of 152 |
| Mitchell, SD | 78.7°F | 17th of 127 |
| Huron, SD | 78.1°F | 14th of 146 |