Fresno, CA
California · Records since 1887–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1898
+16° from 97° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1919
-14° from 68° normalAll-Time Records — Fresno
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 113°F | August 11, 1898 |
| 2 | 111°F | August 11, 2012 |
| 3 | 110°F | August 11, 1940 |
| 4 | 108°F | August 11, 1933 |
| 5 | 108°F | August 11, 1901 |
| 6 | 106°F | August 11, 2021 |
| 7 | 106°F | August 11, 2004 |
| 8 | 106°F | August 11, 1996 |
| 9 | 106°F | August 11, 1971 |
| 10 | 106°F | August 11, 1946 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 54°F | August 11, 1919 |
| 2 | 55°F | August 11, 1950 |
| 3 | 55°F | August 11, 1932 |
| 4 | 55°F | August 11, 1900 |
| 5 | 55°F | August 11, 1892 |
Heat Wave Summary — Fresno
threshold: 105°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date161 of 221 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1887–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Fresno
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 17, 1988 – Jul 30, 1988 | 14 | 108°F (Jul 17) | 106°F | 74°F |
| 2 | Jul 2, 2024 – Jul 14, 2024 | 13 | 114°F (Jul 7) | 110°F | 78°F |
| 3 | Jul 16, 2006 – Jul 27, 2006 | 12 | 113°F (Jul 23) | 110°F | 80°F |
| 4 | Jul 18, 1931 – Jul 27, 1931 | 10 | 113°F (Jul 26) | 109°F | 75°F |
| 5 | Jul 28, 1889 – Aug 6, 1889 | 10 | 111°F (Jul 30) | 108°F | 68°F |
| 6 | Sep 1, 2022 – Sep 9, 2022 | 9 | 114°F (Sep 6) | 108°F | 77°F |
| 7 | Jul 6, 1896 – Jul 14, 1896 | 9 | 111°F (Jul 9) | 108°F | 75°F |
| 8 | Jul 21, 1980 – Jul 29, 1980 | 9 | 111°F (Jul 26) | 108°F | 75°F |
| 9 | Jul 13, 2005 – Jul 21, 2005 | 9 | 109°F (Jul 16) | 107°F | 76°F |
| 10 | Jul 3, 1905 – Jul 10, 1905 | 8 | 115°F (Jul 8) | 110°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
32nd-warmest month on record
26th-warmest July of 139 on record
+0.7° vs. 83.7° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
31 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 1–31, 2026, peaking at 107°F)
Ties the longest July streak since 2024 (2 years).
Average July Temperature by Year
1888–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024 | 90.0°F |
| 2 | 2021 | 88.7°F |
| 3 | 2018 | 88.2°F |
| 4 | 2006 | 87.8°F |
| 5 | 1931 | 87.6°F |
| 6 | 2013 | 87.1°F |
| 7 | 1984 | 87.0°F |
| 8 | 2014 | 86.9°F |
| 9 | 2005 | 86.8°F |
| 10 | 2023 | 86.6°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 2024 | 90.0°F |
| 2 | July 2021 | 88.7°F |
| 3 | July 2018 | 88.2°F |
| 4 | July 2006 | 87.8°F |
| 5 | July 1931 | 87.6°F |
| 6 | July 2013 | 87.1°F |
| 7 | July 1984 | 87.0°F |
| 8 | July 2014 | 86.9°F |
| 9 | July 2005 | 86.8°F |
| 10 | August 2022 | 86.7°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Fresno, CA | 84.4°F | 26th of 139 |
| Hanford, CA | 82.1°F | 31st of 117 |
| Madera, CA | 79.0°F | 57th of 88 |
| Merced, CA | 79.1°F | 54th of 112 |
| Bishop, CA | 78.9°F | 21st of 82 |