Athens, GA
Georgia · Records since 1893–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 2007
+11° from 91° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1989
-10° from 70° normalAll-Time Records — Athens
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 102°F | August 11, 2007 |
| 2 | 101°F | August 11, 1925 |
| 3 | 100°F | August 11, 2009 |
| 4 | 99°F | August 11, 2011 |
| 5 | 98°F | August 11, 1999 |
| 6 | 98°F | August 11, 1983 |
| 7 | 98°F | August 11, 1957 |
| 8 | 98°F | August 11, 1932 |
| 9 | 97°F | August 11, 2010 |
| 10 | 97°F | August 11, 1956 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 60°F | August 11, 1989 |
| 2 | 61°F | August 11, 1917 |
| 3 | 62°F | August 11, 2004 |
| 4 | 62°F | August 11, 1913 |
| 5 | 63°F | August 11, 2002 |
Heat Wave Summary — Athens
threshold: 96°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date119 of 221 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1893–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Athens
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 11, 1932 – Jul 29, 1932 | 19 | 104°F (Jul 21) | 100°F | 73°F |
| 2 | Aug 13, 2007 – Aug 26, 2007 | 14 | 106°F (Aug 22) | 101°F | 72°F |
| 3 | Jun 24, 1925 – Jul 6, 1925 | 13 | 103°F (Jul 2) | 99°F | 68°F |
| 4 | Sep 1, 1925 – Sep 12, 1925 | 12 | 108°F (Sep 8) | 103°F | 71°F |
| 5 | Jul 3, 1930 – Jul 14, 1930 | 12 | 108°F (Jul 12) | 102°F | 71°F |
| 6 | Jul 20, 2010 – Jul 31, 2010 | 12 | 103°F (Jul 26) | 99°F | 74°F |
| 7 | Jun 22, 1914 – Jul 2, 1914 | 11 | 105°F (Jun 25) | 101°F | 71°F |
| 8 | Aug 6, 1925 – Aug 16, 1925 | 11 | 104°F (Aug 12) | 100°F | 72°F |
| 9 | Jul 14, 1993 – Jul 24, 1993 | 11 | 102°F (Jul 22) | 99°F | 74°F |
| 10 | Jul 20, 1930 – Jul 30, 1930 | 11 | 101°F (Jul 23) | 98°F | 73°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
21st-warmest month on record
17th-warmest July of 124 on record
+1.7° vs. 80.7° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
10 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 1–10, 2026, peaking at 98°F)
The longest July streak since 2025 (1 year). The July record is 31 days, set in 1993.
Average July Temperature by Year
1903–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1993 | 85.2°F |
| 2 | 2016 | 84.1°F |
| 3 | 1931 | 84.0°F |
| 4 | 1986 | 83.9°F |
| 5 | 2025 | 83.8°F |
| 6 | 1930 | 83.7°F |
| 7 | 1932 | 83.3°F |
| 8 | 1980 | 83.2°F |
| 9 | 2020 | 83.1°F |
| 10 | 1925 | 83.1°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 2007 | 85.2°F |
| 2 | July 1993 | 85.2°F |
| 3 | July 2016 | 84.1°F |
| 4 | September 1925 | 84.0°F |
| 5 | July 1931 | 84.0°F |
| 6 | July 1986 | 83.9°F |
| 7 | July 2025 | 83.8°F |
| 8 | July 1930 | 83.7°F |
| 9 | August 1983 | 83.4°F |
| 10 | July 1932 | 83.3°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Athens, GA | 82.4°F | 17th of 124 |
| Atlanta, GA | 83.0°F | 9th of 148 |
| Pickens, SC | 80.8°F | 9th of 81 |
| Macon, GA | 82.6°F | 35th of 130 |
| Augusta, GA | 83.3°F | 26th of 153 |