Bridgeport, CT
Connecticut · Records since 1948–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1949
+12° from 83° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1972
-17° from 68° normalAll-Time Records — Bridgeport
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 95°F | August 11, 1949 |
| 2 | 94°F | August 11, 2016 |
| 3 | 92°F | August 11, 1988 |
| 4 | 90°F | August 11, 2005 |
| 5 | 89°F | August 11, 2025 |
| 6 | 89°F | August 11, 2020 |
| 7 | 89°F | August 11, 1992 |
| 8 | 88°F | August 11, 2021 |
| 9 | 88°F | August 11, 2009 |
| 10 | 88°F | August 11, 1977 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 51°F | August 11, 1972 |
| 2 | 55°F | August 11, 2007 |
| 3 | 56°F | August 11, 1989 |
| 4 | 56°F | August 11, 1974 |
| 5 | 57°F | August 11, 1963 |
Heat Wave Summary — Bridgeport
threshold: 89°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date94 of 221 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1948–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Bridgeport
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 7, 1993 – Jul 13, 1993 | 7 | 96°F (Jul 9) | 93°F | 73°F |
| 2 | Aug 9, 1988 – Aug 15, 1988 | 7 | 95°F (Aug 15) | 92°F | 75°F |
| 3 | Jul 14, 2013 – Jul 20, 2013 | 7 | 95°F (Jul 16) | 93°F | 76°F |
| 4 | Aug 28, 1953 – Sep 2, 1953 | 6 | 99°F (Sep 2) | 95°F | 68°F |
| 5 | Jul 16, 1991 – Jul 21, 1991 | 6 | 98°F (Jul 21) | 94°F | 72°F |
| 6 | Aug 11, 2016 – Aug 16, 2016 | 6 | 95°F (Aug 13) | 93°F | 76°F |
| 7 | Jul 25, 2020 – Jul 30, 2020 | 6 | 94°F (Jul 26) | 92°F | 74°F |
| 8 | Aug 25, 1948 – Aug 29, 1948 | 5 | 100°F (Aug 27) | 95°F | 73°F |
| 9 | Aug 6, 2001 – Aug 10, 2001 | 5 | 100°F (Aug 9) | 94°F | 75°F |
| 10 | Aug 7, 1949 – Aug 11, 1949 | 5 | 96°F (Aug 9) | 94°F | 71°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
56th-warmest month on record
35th-warmest July of 79 on record
-0.5° vs. 75.3° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
3 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 2–4, 2026, peaking at 98°F)
Ties the longest July streak since 2025 (1 year). The July record is 7 days, set in 2013.
Average July Temperature by Year
1948–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2020 | 78.7°F |
| 2 | 2013 | 78.6°F |
| 3 | 1994 | 78.4°F |
| 4 | 2019 | 78.3°F |
| 5 | 2025 | 78.2°F |
| 6 | 2010 | 78.0°F |
| 7 | 2011 | 77.6°F |
| 8 | 2016 | 77.5°F |
| 9 | 1955 | 77.4°F |
| 10 | 2012 | 77.3°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 2020 | 78.7°F |
| 2 | July 2013 | 78.6°F |
| 3 | August 2016 | 78.4°F |
| 4 | July 1994 | 78.4°F |
| 5 | July 2019 | 78.3°F |
| 6 | July 2025 | 78.2°F |
| 7 | July 2010 | 78.0°F |
| 8 | August 2018 | 77.9°F |
| 9 | July 2011 | 77.6°F |
| 10 | July 2016 | 77.5°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport, CT | 74.8°F | 35th of 79 |
| Islip, NY | 74.4°F | 32nd of 63 |
| Hartford, CT | 73.9°F | 51st of 122 |
| New York-Kennedy Airport, NY | 76.7°F | 30th of 78 |
| New York-Central Park, NY | 76.4°F | 77th of 158 |