Columbus, OH
Ohio · Records since 1878–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1944
+11° from 85° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1967
-17° from 65° normalAll-Time Records — Columbus
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 96°F | August 11, 1944 |
| 2 | 96°F | August 11, 1926 |
| 3 | 95°F | August 11, 1900 |
| 4 | 94°F | August 11, 1949 |
| 5 | 94°F | August 11, 1918 |
| 6 | 93°F | August 11, 2016 |
| 7 | 93°F | August 11, 1995 |
| 8 | 93°F | August 11, 1988 |
| 9 | 93°F | August 11, 1939 |
| 10 | 93°F | August 11, 1896 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 48°F | August 11, 1967 |
| 2 | 50°F | August 11, 1972 |
| 3 | 50°F | August 11, 1965 |
| 4 | 51°F | August 11, 1884 |
| 5 | 52°F | August 11, 1969 |
Heat Wave Summary — Columbus
threshold: 92°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date112 of 222 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1878–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Columbus
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 18, 1940 – Jul 30, 1940 | 13 | 99°F (Jul 30) | 95°F | 73°F |
| 2 | Jul 7, 1936 – Jul 17, 1936 | 11 | 106°F (Jul 14) | 100°F | 73°F |
| 3 | Jul 4, 1881 – Jul 13, 1881 | 10 | 103°F (Jul 10) | 98°F | 76°F |
| 4 | Aug 26, 1953 – Sep 4, 1953 | 10 | 100°F (Aug 30) | 97°F | 62°F |
| 5 | Jul 27, 1887 – Aug 5, 1887 | 10 | 98°F (Jul 28) | 95°F | 70°F |
| 6 | Jul 29, 1955 – Aug 6, 1955 | 9 | 100°F (Aug 3) | 96°F | 70°F |
| 7 | Aug 19, 1959 – Aug 27, 1959 | 9 | 99°F (Aug 25) | 95°F | 70°F |
| 8 | Sep 8, 1897 – Sep 16, 1897 | 9 | 97°F (Sep 14) | 96°F | 64°F |
| 9 | Aug 23, 1993 – Aug 31, 1993 | 9 | 96°F (Aug 26) | 94°F | 70°F |
| 10 | Jul 19, 1934 – Jul 26, 1934 | 8 | 106°F (Jul 21) | 100°F | 75°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
27th-warmest month on record
21st-warmest July of 149 on record
+2.1° vs. 75.6° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
6 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 13–18, 2026, peaking at 94°F)
The longest July streak since 2020 (6 years). The July record is 14 days, set in 1881.
Average July Temperature by Year
1878–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2012 | 80.5°F |
| 2 | 2011 | 80.2°F |
| 3 | 1934 | 80.2°F |
| 4 | 1999 | 80.2°F |
| 5 | 1901 | 79.9°F |
| 6 | 1887 | 79.6°F |
| 7 | 1936 | 79.6°F |
| 8 | 2020 | 79.3°F |
| 9 | 1955 | 78.9°F |
| 10 | 1931 | 78.7°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 2012 | 80.5°F |
| 2 | July 2011 | 80.2°F |
| 3 | July 1934 | 80.2°F |
| 4 | July 1999 | 80.2°F |
| 5 | July 1901 | 79.9°F |
| 6 | July 1887 | 79.6°F |
| 7 | July 1936 | 79.6°F |
| 8 | August 1947 | 79.5°F |
| 9 | July 2020 | 79.3°F |
| 10 | July 1955 | 78.9°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | 77.7°F | 21st of 149 |
| Zanesville, OH | 74.8°F | 43rd of 130 |
| Wilmington, OH | 74.9°F | 37th of 109 |
| Mansfield, OH | 73.8°F | 26th of 107 |
| Dayton, OH | 76.0°F | 48th of 134 |