Yakima, WA
Washington · Records since 1946–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1971
+18° from 90° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1995
-12° from 55° normalAll-Time Records — Yakima
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 108°F | August 11, 1971 |
| 2 | 103°F | August 11, 2021 |
| 3 | 103°F | August 11, 2017 |
| 4 | 102°F | August 11, 2014 |
| 5 | 102°F | August 11, 1981 |
| 6 | 99°F | August 11, 2025 |
| 7 | 99°F | August 11, 1967 |
| 8 | 99°F | August 11, 1960 |
| 9 | 99°F | August 11, 1958 |
| 10 | 98°F | August 11, 2015 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 43°F | August 11, 1995 |
| 2 | 43°F | August 11, 1957 |
| 3 | 44°F | August 11, 1989 |
| 4 | 45°F | August 11, 2007 |
| 5 | 45°F | August 11, 1991 |
Heat Wave Summary — Yakima
threshold: 97°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date130 of 221 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1947–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Yakima
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 5, 2024 – Jul 22, 2024 | 18 | 106°F (Jul 9) | 100°F | 60°F |
| 2 | Jun 25, 2015 – Jul 10, 2015 | 16 | 108°F (Jun 27) | 103°F | 66°F |
| 3 | Jul 28, 2017 – Aug 11, 2017 | 15 | 103°F (Aug 3) | 101°F | 61°F |
| 4 | Jun 24, 2021 – Jul 6, 2021 | 13 | 113°F (Jun 29) | 103°F | 66°F |
| 5 | Jul 8, 2014 – Jul 17, 2014 | 10 | 107°F (Jul 16) | 101°F | 65°F |
| 6 | Aug 7, 1981 – Aug 16, 1981 | 10 | 103°F (Aug 8) | 101°F | 61°F |
| 7 | Aug 11, 1967 – Aug 20, 1967 | 10 | 102°F (Aug 18) | 99°F | 56°F |
| 8 | Jul 26, 1973 – Aug 4, 1973 | 10 | 102°F (Jul 27) | 100°F | 59°F |
| 9 | Jul 17, 2013 – Jul 26, 2013 | 10 | 102°F (Jul 20) | 100°F | 62°F |
| 10 | Aug 5, 1971 – Aug 13, 1971 | 9 | 110°F (Aug 10) | 103°F | 56°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
26th-warmest month on record
21st-warmest July of 80 on record
+1.5° vs. 72.3° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
7 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 13–19, 2026, peaking at 98°F)
The longest July streak since 2024 (2 years). The July record is 21 days, set in 2024.
Average July Temperature by Year
1947–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2021 | 79.4°F |
| 2 | 2014 | 77.8°F |
| 3 | 2013 | 77.5°F |
| 4 | 2015 | 77.1°F |
| 5 | 2017 | 77.0°F |
| 6 | 2024 | 76.2°F |
| 7 | 1998 | 76.1°F |
| 8 | 2022 | 75.5°F |
| 9 | 2007 | 75.4°F |
| 10 | 1960 | 75.2°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 2021 | 79.4°F |
| 2 | July 2014 | 77.8°F |
| 3 | July 2013 | 77.5°F |
| 4 | July 2015 | 77.1°F |
| 5 | July 2017 | 77.0°F |
| 6 | August 2022 | 76.5°F |
| 7 | August 2017 | 76.2°F |
| 8 | July 2024 | 76.2°F |
| 9 | July 1998 | 76.1°F |
| 10 | July 2022 | 75.5°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Yakima, WA | 73.8°F | 21st of 80 |
| Tri-Cities, WA | 76.2°F | 41st of 119 |
| Seattle Tacoma, WA | 66.9°F | 30th of 82 |
| Pendleton, OR | 73.5°F | 56th of 131 |
| Seattle City, WA | 67.6°F | 26th of 131 |