Columbia, MO
Missouri · Records since 1889–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1894
+16° from 89° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1890
-18° from 68° normalAll-Time Records — Columbia
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 105°F | August 11, 1894 |
| 2 | 103°F | August 11, 2007 |
| 3 | 102°F | August 11, 1911 |
| 4 | 101°F | August 11, 1934 |
| 5 | 100°F | August 11, 1941 |
| 6 | 100°F | August 11, 1935 |
| 7 | 100°F | August 11, 1918 |
| 8 | 99°F | August 11, 2005 |
| 9 | 99°F | August 11, 1975 |
| 10 | 98°F | August 11, 1926 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 50°F | August 11, 1890 |
| 2 | 52°F | August 11, 1902 |
| 3 | 53°F | August 11, 1966 |
| 4 | 54°F | August 11, 1960 |
| 5 | 54°F | August 11, 1917 |
Heat Wave Summary — Columbia
threshold: 95°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date122 of 222 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1890–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Columbia
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 8, 1934 – Jul 25, 1934 | 18 | 111°F (Jul 25) | 104°F | 77°F |
| 2 | Jul 4, 1980 – Jul 21, 1980 | 18 | 109°F (Jul 15) | 104°F | 77°F |
| 3 | Jul 3, 1936 – Jul 19, 1936 | 17 | 111°F (Jul 15) | 104°F | 76°F |
| 4 | Jul 31, 1934 – Aug 15, 1934 | 16 | 110°F (Aug 9) | 102°F | 75°F |
| 5 | Aug 12, 1936 – Aug 27, 1936 | 16 | 108°F (Aug 15) | 104°F | 78°F |
| 6 | Aug 31, 1897 – Sep 15, 1897 | 16 | 102°F (Sep 3) | 98°F | 67°F |
| 7 | Jun 22, 1901 – Jul 6, 1901 | 15 | 106°F (Jul 4) | 102°F | 73°F |
| 8 | Aug 4, 2007 – Aug 16, 2007 | 13 | 105°F (Aug 15) | 100°F | 73°F |
| 9 | Jun 25, 1954 – Jul 7, 1954 | 13 | 102°F (Jun 26) | 100°F | 73°F |
| 10 | Jun 27, 2012 – Jul 8, 2012 | 12 | 107°F (Jun 28) | 103°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
88th-warmest month on record
55th-warmest July of 137 on record
+1.0° vs. 77.7° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
4 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 17–20, 2026, peaking at 94°F)
The longest July streak since 2025 (1 year). The July record is 21 days, set in 1980.
Average July Temperature by Year
1890–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1980 | 86.9°F |
| 2 | 1934 | 86.7°F |
| 3 | 1936 | 86.6°F |
| 4 | 1954 | 85.4°F |
| 5 | 2012 | 85.4°F |
| 6 | 1901 | 85.2°F |
| 7 | 2011 | 82.2°F |
| 8 | 1966 | 81.7°F |
| 9 | 1916 | 81.4°F |
| 10 | 1955 | 81.4°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 1980 | 86.9°F |
| 2 | July 1934 | 86.7°F |
| 3 | July 1936 | 86.6°F |
| 4 | July 1954 | 85.4°F |
| 5 | July 2012 | 85.4°F |
| 6 | July 1901 | 85.2°F |
| 7 | August 1936 | 85.1°F |
| 8 | August 1947 | 85.0°F |
| 9 | August 1913 | 82.9°F |
| 10 | August 2007 | 82.8°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia, MO | 78.7°F | 55th of 137 |
| Jefferson City, MO | 79.7°F | 30th of 125 |
| Quincy, IL | 78.0°F | 50th of 125 |
| St Louis, MO | 80.5°F | 53rd of 153 |
| Kansas City, MO | 79.8°F | 53rd of 139 |