Danville, VA
Virginia · Records since 1916–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1979
+12° from 88° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1976
-10° from 66° normalAll-Time Records — Danville
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 100°F | August 11, 1979 |
| 2 | 99°F | August 11, 2010 |
| 3 | 99°F | August 11, 1977 |
| 4 | 98°F | August 11, 1980 |
| 5 | 98°F | August 11, 1949 |
| 6 | 97°F | August 11, 1963 |
| 7 | 97°F | August 11, 1944 |
| 8 | 97°F | August 11, 1934 |
| 9 | 97°F | August 11, 1925 |
| 10 | 96°F | August 11, 2009 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 56°F | August 11, 1976 |
| 2 | 59°F | August 11, 2008 |
| 3 | 59°F | August 11, 1945 |
| 4 | 60°F | August 11, 1972 |
| 5 | 60°F | August 11, 1962 |
Heat Wave Summary — Danville
threshold: 96°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date123 of 222 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1916–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Danville
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Aug 6, 1977 – Aug 16, 1977 | 11 | 102°F (Aug 13) | 98°F | 71°F |
| 2 | Aug 2, 1980 – Aug 12, 1980 | 11 | 98°F (Aug 3) | 97°F | 71°F |
| 3 | Jul 13, 1977 – Jul 22, 1977 | 10 | 102°F (Jul 20) | 99°F | 72°F |
| 4 | Aug 18, 1968 – Aug 26, 1968 | 9 | 100°F (Aug 23) | 98°F | 72°F |
| 5 | Jul 23, 1949 – Jul 30, 1949 | 8 | 102°F (Jul 28) | 98°F | 71°F |
| 6 | Aug 27, 1953 – Sep 3, 1953 | 8 | 101°F (Aug 31) | 98°F | 66°F |
| 7 | Jul 21, 1987 – Jul 28, 1987 | 8 | 99°F (Jul 22) | 98°F | 71°F |
| 8 | Aug 27, 1932 – Sep 2, 1932 | 7 | 107°F (Aug 31) | 102°F | 71°F |
| 9 | Jun 17, 1923 – Jun 23, 1923 | 7 | 103°F (Jun 22) | 98°F | 71°F |
| 10 | Aug 14, 1988 – Aug 20, 1988 | 7 | 102°F (Aug 19) | 99°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
24th-warmest month on record
20th-warmest July of 99 on record
+1.3° vs. 78.5° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
11 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 1–11, 2026, peaking at 103°F)
Ties the longest July streak since 2019 (7 years). The July record is 19 days, set in 1952.
Average July Temperature by Year
1916–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1925 | 82.1°F |
| 2 | 2012 | 82.0°F |
| 3 | 1934 | 81.9°F |
| 4 | 1922 | 81.6°F |
| 5 | 1993 | 81.6°F |
| 6 | 1921 | 81.4°F |
| 7 | 1977 | 81.4°F |
| 8 | 2020 | 80.8°F |
| 9 | 1936 | 80.7°F |
| 10 | 2010 | 80.7°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 1925 | 82.1°F |
| 2 | July 2012 | 82.0°F |
| 3 | August 2007 | 82.0°F |
| 4 | July 1934 | 81.9°F |
| 5 | July 1922 | 81.6°F |
| 6 | July 1993 | 81.6°F |
| 7 | July 1921 | 81.4°F |
| 8 | July 1977 | 81.4°F |
| 9 | June 1925 | 81.3°F |
| 10 | July 2020 | 80.8°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Danville, VA | 79.8°F | 20th of 99 |
| Greensboro, NC | 80.1°F | 13th of 124 |
| Roanoke, VA | 78.2°F | 25th of 113 |
| Lynchburg, VA | 77.9°F | 33rd of 134 |
| Raleigh, NC | 81.3°F | 19th of 140 |