Worcester, MA
Massachusetts · Records since 1892–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1944
+19° from 79° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1972
-15° from 61° normalAll-Time Records — Worcester
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 98°F | August 11, 1944 |
| 2 | 92°F | August 11, 1949 |
| 3 | 91°F | August 11, 2020 |
| 4 | 91°F | August 11, 1988 |
| 5 | 91°F | August 11, 1907 |
| 6 | 91°F | August 11, 1900 |
| 7 | 89°F | August 11, 2016 |
| 8 | 89°F | August 11, 1896 |
| 9 | 89°F | August 11, 1892 |
| 10 | 88°F | August 11, 2002 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 46°F | August 11, 1972 |
| 2 | 47°F | August 11, 1930 |
| 3 | 47°F | August 11, 1927 |
| 4 | 50°F | August 11, 2007 |
| 5 | 50°F | August 11, 1894 |
Heat Wave Summary — Worcester
threshold: 87°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date102 of 221 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1892–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Worcester
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jun 25, 1901 – Jul 4, 1901 | 10 | 97°F (Jul 2) | 92°F | 69°F |
| 2 | Aug 28, 1953 – Sep 5, 1953 | 9 | 99°F (Sep 2) | 91°F | 68°F |
| 3 | Jul 3, 1912 – Jul 11, 1912 | 9 | 95°F (Jul 9) | 92°F | 70°F |
| 4 | Aug 10, 1944 – Aug 17, 1944 | 8 | 99°F (Aug 12) | 96°F | 68°F |
| 5 | Jul 22, 1892 – Jul 29, 1892 | 8 | 95°F (Jul 28) | 92°F | 67°F |
| 6 | Aug 11, 2002 – Aug 18, 2002 | 8 | 93°F (Aug 14) | 90°F | 70°F |
| 7 | Aug 9, 1988 – Aug 15, 1988 | 7 | 93°F (Aug 14) | 91°F | 71°F |
| 8 | Jul 8, 1905 – Jul 14, 1905 | 7 | 92°F (Jul 10) | 90°F | 68°F |
| 9 | Jul 6, 1937 – Jul 11, 1937 | 6 | 96°F (Jul 9) | 92°F | 63°F |
| 10 | Jul 27, 1929 – Aug 1, 1929 | 6 | 94°F (Jul 28) | 90°F | 61°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
92nd-warmest month on record
65th-warmest July of 134 on record
-0.1° vs. 70.9° 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 2013 (13 years). The July record is 8 days, set in 1912.
Average July Temperature by Year
1892–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1911 | 75.9°F |
| 2 | 2024 | 74.7°F |
| 3 | 2020 | 74.7°F |
| 4 | 1952 | 74.3°F |
| 5 | 1949 | 74.2°F |
| 6 | 2013 | 74.1°F |
| 7 | 2010 | 74.0°F |
| 8 | 1901 | 74.0°F |
| 9 | 1955 | 73.7°F |
| 10 | 1910 | 73.7°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 1911 | 75.9°F |
| 2 | July 2024 | 74.7°F |
| 3 | July 2020 | 74.7°F |
| 4 | July 1952 | 74.3°F |
| 5 | July 1949 | 74.2°F |
| 6 | July 2013 | 74.1°F |
| 7 | July 2010 | 74.0°F |
| 8 | July 1901 | 74.0°F |
| 9 | August 2022 | 73.8°F |
| 10 | July 1955 | 73.7°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester, MA | 70.9°F | 65th of 134 |
| Providence, RI | 74.3°F | 35th of 122 |
| Milton, MA | 73.2°F | 23rd of 134 |
| Boston, MA | 74.7°F | 32nd of 155 |
| Westfield, MA | 72.5°F | 22nd of 34 |