Brainerd, MN
Minnesota · Records since 1898–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1936
+16° from 80° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1917
-21° from 56° normalAll-Time Records — Brainerd
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 96°F | August 11, 1936 |
| 2 | 94°F | August 11, 1947 |
| 3 | 90°F | August 11, 2007 |
| 4 | 90°F | August 11, 1988 |
| 5 | 90°F | August 11, 1958 |
| 6 | 89°F | August 11, 1899 |
| 7 | 88°F | August 11, 2010 |
| 8 | 88°F | August 11, 1969 |
| 9 | 87°F | August 11, 2020 |
| 10 | 87°F | August 11, 1989 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 35°F | August 11, 1917 |
| 2 | 38°F | August 11, 1982 |
| 3 | 41°F | August 11, 1946 |
| 4 | 41°F | August 11, 1914 |
| 5 | 42°F | August 11, 1977 |
Heat Wave Summary — Brainerd
threshold: 88°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date114 of 222 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1899–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Brainerd
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 6, 1936 – Jul 18, 1936 | 13 | 106°F (Jul 10) | 98°F | 70°F |
| 2 | Jul 9, 2005 – Jul 17, 2005 | 9 | 96°F (Jul 16) | 92°F | 67°F |
| 3 | Jun 3, 2021 – Jun 10, 2021 | 8 | 100°F (Jun 4) | 95°F | 64°F |
| 4 | Jul 18, 1940 – Jul 25, 1940 | 8 | 98°F (Jul 22) | 92°F | 66°F |
| 5 | Jul 22, 1941 – Jul 29, 1941 | 8 | 97°F (Jul 22) | 92°F | 70°F |
| 6 | Jun 15, 1995 – Jun 22, 1995 | 8 | 96°F (Jun 17) | 93°F | 65°F |
| 7 | Jul 3, 1988 – Jul 9, 1988 | 7 | 102°F (Jul 6) | 95°F | 63°F |
| 8 | Jul 26, 1988 – Aug 1, 1988 | 7 | 101°F (Jul 27) | 96°F | 63°F |
| 9 | Jul 3, 1948 – Jul 9, 1948 | 7 | 97°F (Jul 5) | 92°F | 64°F |
| 10 | Aug 1, 1930 – Aug 7, 1930 | 7 | 96°F (Aug 3) | 94°F | 63°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
6th-warmest month on record
6th-warmest July of 104 on record
+4.6° vs. 69.4° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
3 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 12–14, 2026, peaking at 94°F)
Ties the longest July streak since 2023 (3 years). The July record is 13 days, set in 1936.
95°F Milestone
Brainerd reached 97°F in 2026 — the first time it hit 95°F since 2023 (3 years).
Average July Temperature by Year
1899–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1936 | 75.9°F |
| 2 | 1916 | 75.6°F |
| 3 | 2006 | 75.3°F |
| 4 | 2012 | 74.4°F |
| 5 | 1935 | 74.2°F |
| 6 | 2026 | 74.0°F |
| 7 | 2020 | 73.6°F |
| 8 | 1955 | 73.4°F |
| 9 | 1970 | 73.4°F |
| 10 | 2011 | 73.3°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 1936 | 75.9°F |
| 2 | July 1916 | 75.6°F |
| 3 | July 2006 | 75.3°F |
| 4 | July 2012 | 74.4°F |
| 5 | July 1935 | 74.2°F |
| 6 | July 2026 | 74.0°F |
| 7 | August 1900 | 73.8°F |
| 8 | July 2020 | 73.6°F |
| 9 | July 1955 | 73.4°F |
| 10 | July 1970 | 73.4°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Brainerd, MN | 74.0°F | 6th of 104 |
| Saint Cloud, MN | 75.2°F | 6th of 132 |
| Hibbing, MN | 69.5°F | 6th of 89 |
| Duluth, MN | 71.2°F | 4th of 153 |
| Minneapolis-St Paul, MN | 78.9°F | 6th of 154 |