Austin, TX
Texas · Records since 1897–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 2023
+9° from 99° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1989
-9° from 76° normalAll-Time Records — Austin
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 108°F | August 11, 2023 |
| 2 | 105°F | August 11, 2015 |
| 3 | 105°F | August 11, 2009 |
| 4 | 105°F | August 11, 1988 |
| 5 | 105°F | August 11, 1969 |
| 6 | 105°F | August 11, 1936 |
| 7 | 104°F | August 11, 2020 |
| 8 | 104°F | August 11, 2019 |
| 9 | 104°F | August 11, 2011 |
| 10 | 103°F | August 11, 2012 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 67°F | August 11, 1989 |
| 2 | 67°F | August 11, 1924 |
| 3 | 69°F | August 11, 1967 |
| 4 | 69°F | August 11, 1926 |
| 5 | 69°F | August 11, 1922 |
Heat Wave Summary — Austin
threshold: 101°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date129 of 222 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1897–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Austin
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 8, 2023 – Aug 21, 2023 | 45 | 110°F (Aug 17) | 106°F | 78°F |
| 2 | Jul 19, 2011 – Aug 12, 2011 | 25 | 107°F (Aug 1) | 104°F | 79°F |
| 3 | Jul 16, 2022 – Aug 5, 2022 | 21 | 106°F (Jul 18) | 104°F | 77°F |
| 4 | Aug 2, 2020 – Aug 21, 2020 | 20 | 107°F (Aug 14) | 104°F | 77°F |
| 5 | Aug 7, 1925 – Aug 23, 1925 | 17 | 107°F (Aug 13) | 103°F | 72°F |
| 6 | Jul 29, 2013 – Aug 14, 2013 | 17 | 107°F (Aug 14) | 103°F | 77°F |
| 7 | Aug 6, 2019 – Aug 22, 2019 | 17 | 105°F (Aug 9) | 103°F | 79°F |
| 8 | Jul 25, 1923 – Aug 8, 1923 | 15 | 107°F (Aug 3) | 104°F | 72°F |
| 9 | Aug 3, 2009 – Aug 17, 2009 | 15 | 105°F (Aug 6) | 103°F | 77°F |
| 10 | Aug 15, 2018 – Aug 29, 2018 | 15 | 105°F (Aug 17) | 103°F | 78°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
98th-warmest month on record
34th-warmest July of 129 on record
+-0.0° vs. 85.8° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
15 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 17–31, 2026, peaking at 103°F)
The longest July streak since 2025 (1 year). The July record is 31 days, set in 2022.
Average July Temperature by Year
1898–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2023 | 90.8°F |
| 2 | 2022 | 90.6°F |
| 3 | 2011 | 89.7°F |
| 4 | 2009 | 89.5°F |
| 5 | 2017 | 88.9°F |
| 6 | 2020 | 88.9°F |
| 7 | 2016 | 88.0°F |
| 8 | 1998 | 87.9°F |
| 9 | 1980 | 87.9°F |
| 10 | 2018 | 87.6°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 2011 | 91.7°F |
| 2 | August 2023 | 91.1°F |
| 3 | July 2023 | 90.8°F |
| 4 | July 2022 | 90.6°F |
| 5 | August 2019 | 89.9°F |
| 6 | July 2011 | 89.7°F |
| 7 | August 2020 | 89.5°F |
| 8 | July 2009 | 89.5°F |
| 9 | August 2009 | 89.1°F |
| 10 | July 2017 | 88.9°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX | 85.8°F | 34th of 129 |
| Austin-Bergstrom Airport, TX | 85.2°F | 29th of 79 |
| San Antonio, TX | 85.3°F | 38th of 142 |
| College Station, TX | 84.8°F | 53rd of 129 |
| Waco, TX | 86.4°F | 44th of 125 |