Columbus, GA
Georgia · Records since 1891–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 2007
+11° from 92° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1954
-11° from 74° normalAll-Time Records — Columbus
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 103°F | August 11, 2007 |
| 2 | 100°F | August 11, 1956 |
| 3 | 99°F | August 11, 1999 |
| 4 | 98°F | August 11, 1929 |
| 5 | 98°F | August 11, 1924 |
| 6 | 97°F | August 11, 2010 |
| 7 | 97°F | August 11, 1954 |
| 8 | 97°F | August 11, 1943 |
| 9 | 97°F | August 11, 1933 |
| 10 | 96°F | August 11, 2024 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 63°F | August 11, 1954 |
| 2 | 65°F | August 11, 1965 |
| 3 | 65°F | August 11, 1953 |
| 4 | 65°F | August 11, 1917 |
| 5 | 66°F | August 11, 1989 |
Heat Wave Summary — Columbus
threshold: 97°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date121 of 222 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1892–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Columbus
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Aug 17, 1924 – Aug 29, 1924 | 13 | 103°F (Aug 28) | 99°F | 72°F |
| 2 | Jul 16, 1934 – Jul 28, 1934 | 13 | 101°F (Jul 19) | 98°F | 76°F |
| 3 | Jul 15, 1995 – Jul 26, 1995 | 12 | 101°F (Jul 24) | 98°F | 75°F |
| 4 | Jun 22, 1914 – Jul 1, 1914 | 10 | 105°F (Jun 26) | 101°F | 74°F |
| 5 | Jul 10, 1932 – Jul 19, 1932 | 10 | 104°F (Jul 16) | 101°F | 74°F |
| 6 | Jun 24, 1945 – Jul 3, 1945 | 10 | 102°F (Jun 29) | 98°F | 73°F |
| 7 | Jun 23, 1921 – Jul 2, 1921 | 10 | 100°F (Jun 25) | 99°F | 70°F |
| 8 | Jul 6, 1930 – Jul 14, 1930 | 9 | 105°F (Jul 11) | 102°F | 74°F |
| 9 | Sep 15, 1925 – Sep 23, 1925 | 9 | 104°F (Sep 20) | 100°F | 71°F |
| 10 | Jul 5, 1936 – Jul 13, 1936 | 9 | 104°F (Jul 10) | 100°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
16th-warmest month on record
9th-warmest July of 125 on record
+1.7° vs. 82.7° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
17 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 15–31, 2026, peaking at 97°F)
The longest July streak since 2025 (1 year). The July record is 31 days, set in 1986.
Average July Temperature by Year
1901–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1986 | 85.8°F |
| 2 | 1993 | 85.8°F |
| 3 | 1932 | 85.5°F |
| 4 | 1931 | 85.4°F |
| 5 | 1902 | 85.2°F |
| 6 | 1983 | 85.1°F |
| 7 | 2010 | 85.1°F |
| 8 | 2025 | 84.7°F |
| 9 | 1943 | 84.5°F |
| 10 | 2026 | 84.5°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 1986 | 85.8°F |
| 2 | July 1993 | 85.8°F |
| 3 | July 1932 | 85.5°F |
| 4 | August 2011 | 85.5°F |
| 5 | July 1931 | 85.4°F |
| 6 | August 2010 | 85.4°F |
| 7 | August 2007 | 85.2°F |
| 8 | July 1902 | 85.2°F |
| 9 | July 1983 | 85.1°F |
| 10 | July 2010 | 85.1°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus, GA | 84.5°F | 9th of 125 |
| Montgomery, AL | 83.4°F | 34th of 154 |
| Albany, GA | 83.9°F | 20th of 124 |
| Macon, GA | 82.6°F | 35th of 130 |
| Atlanta, GA | 83.0°F | 9th of 148 |