Wichita Falls, TX
Texas · Records since 1908–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1936
+15° from 98° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1968
-9° from 72° normalAll-Time Records — Wichita Falls
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 113°F | August 11, 1936 |
| 2 | 112°F | August 11, 2023 |
| 3 | 111°F | August 11, 1962 |
| 4 | 108°F | August 11, 1953 |
| 5 | 107°F | August 11, 1999 |
| 6 | 107°F | August 11, 1969 |
| 7 | 107°F | August 11, 1944 |
| 8 | 107°F | August 11, 1943 |
| 9 | 107°F | August 11, 1937 |
| 10 | 106°F | August 11, 2000 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 63°F | August 11, 1968 |
| 2 | 64°F | August 11, 1989 |
| 3 | 64°F | August 11, 1979 |
| 4 | 64°F | August 11, 1931 |
| 5 | 65°F | August 11, 1974 |
Heat Wave Summary — Wichita Falls
threshold: 104°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date153 of 222 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1924–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Wichita Falls
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jun 24, 1980 – Jul 20, 1980 | 27 | 117°F (Jun 28) | 110°F | 78°F |
| 2 | Jul 3, 2011 – Jul 29, 2011 | 27 | 111°F (Jul 9) | 107°F | 80°F |
| 3 | Aug 15, 2011 – Aug 31, 2011 | 17 | 110°F (Aug 28) | 107°F | 79°F |
| 4 | Jul 24, 2023 – Aug 6, 2023 | 14 | 109°F (Jul 25) | 107°F | 77°F |
| 5 | Jul 3, 1978 – Jul 15, 1978 | 13 | 114°F (Jul 15) | 106°F | 76°F |
| 6 | Jul 8, 1969 – Jul 20, 1969 | 13 | 109°F (Jul 12) | 106°F | 75°F |
| 7 | Aug 9, 1930 – Aug 20, 1930 | 12 | 109°F (Aug 15) | 106°F | 78°F |
| 8 | Jul 28, 2012 – Aug 7, 2012 | 11 | 112°F (Aug 1) | 108°F | 79°F |
| 9 | Jul 31, 2011 – Aug 10, 2011 | 11 | 111°F (Aug 2) | 109°F | 83°F |
| 10 | Jul 23, 1998 – Aug 2, 1998 | 11 | 107°F (Aug 2) | 105°F | 80°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
55th-warmest month on record
31st-warmest July of 103 on record
+1.3° vs. 85.2° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
31 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 1–31, 2026, peaking at 108°F)
Ties the longest July streak since 2022 (4 years).
Average July Temperature by Year
1924–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2011 | 92.9°F |
| 2 | 1980 | 91.9°F |
| 3 | 2022 | 90.4°F |
| 4 | 2001 | 90.0°F |
| 5 | 1978 | 89.8°F |
| 6 | 1934 | 89.8°F |
| 7 | 1954 | 89.3°F |
| 8 | 1925 | 89.3°F |
| 9 | 1998 | 89.2°F |
| 10 | 1969 | 88.8°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 2011 | 93.4°F |
| 2 | July 2011 | 92.9°F |
| 3 | July 1980 | 91.9°F |
| 4 | August 1952 | 91.0°F |
| 5 | August 1943 | 90.7°F |
| 6 | August 2023 | 90.6°F |
| 7 | July 2022 | 90.4°F |
| 8 | August 2000 | 90.3°F |
| 9 | July 2001 | 90.0°F |
| 10 | July 1978 | 89.8°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita Falls, TX | 86.5°F | 31st of 103 |
| Lawton, OK | 85.8°F | 17th of 105 |
| Childress, TX | 86.0°F | 17th of 106 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth, TX | 88.3°F | 11th of 128 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 83.8°F | 28th of 136 |