Gainesville, FL
Florida · Records since 1890–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 2023
+7° from 91° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1918
-7° from 72° normalAll-Time Records — Gainesville
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 98°F | August 11, 2023 |
| 2 | 98°F | August 11, 1906 |
| 3 | 98°F | August 11, 1894 |
| 4 | 97°F | August 11, 1900 |
| 5 | 96°F | August 11, 2011 |
| 6 | 96°F | August 11, 1987 |
| 7 | 96°F | August 11, 1955 |
| 8 | 96°F | August 11, 1941 |
| 9 | 96°F | August 11, 1899 |
| 10 | 96°F | August 11, 1892 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 65°F | August 11, 1918 |
| 2 | 66°F | August 11, 2002 |
| 3 | 66°F | August 11, 1982 |
| 4 | 68°F | August 11, 1993 |
| 5 | 68°F | August 11, 1990 |
Heat Wave Summary — Gainesville
threshold: 95°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date158 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 — Gainesville
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jun 1, 1899 – Jun 18, 1899 | 18 | 101°F (Jun 16) | 97°F | 72°F |
| 2 | May 21, 2019 – Jun 5, 2019 | 16 | 102°F (May 27) | 98°F | 73°F |
| 3 | Jun 10, 1998 – Jun 25, 1998 | 16 | 101°F (Jun 18) | 98°F | 72°F |
| 4 | Jul 19, 2016 – Aug 3, 2016 | 16 | 98°F (Jul 31) | 96°F | 72°F |
| 5 | Jun 21, 1897 – Jul 4, 1897 | 14 | 102°F (Jun 25) | 99°F | 76°F |
| 6 | Jul 22, 1896 – Aug 4, 1896 | 14 | 100°F (Jul 30) | 97°F | 75°F |
| 7 | Aug 10, 1900 – Aug 23, 1900 | 14 | 99°F (Aug 20) | 97°F | 76°F |
| 8 | Aug 18, 1983 – Aug 31, 1983 | 14 | 99°F (Aug 21) | 96°F | 73°F |
| 9 | Jun 28, 1902 – Jul 9, 1902 | 12 | 102°F (Jul 8) | 98°F | 72°F |
| 10 | Jun 10, 1977 – Jun 20, 1977 | 11 | 102°F (Jun 13) | 97°F | 70°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
20th-warmest month on record
7th-warmest July of 136 on record
+1.9° vs. 81.5° 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 98°F)
The longest July streak since 2016 (10 years). The July record is 31 days, set in 1893.
Average July Temperature by Year
1891–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1893 | 85.1°F |
| 2 | 1900 | 84.7°F |
| 3 | 2025 | 84.1°F |
| 4 | 2010 | 83.6°F |
| 5 | 2016 | 83.6°F |
| 6 | 1977 | 83.5°F |
| 7 | 2026 | 83.5°F |
| 8 | 1896 | 83.4°F |
| 9 | 1998 | 83.4°F |
| 10 | 2023 | 83.4°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 1893 | 85.1°F |
| 2 | June 1897 | 85.0°F |
| 3 | July 1900 | 84.7°F |
| 4 | July 2025 | 84.1°F |
| 5 | August 1900 | 84.1°F |
| 6 | August 2023 | 84.0°F |
| 7 | June 1998 | 84.0°F |
| 8 | August 2011 | 84.0°F |
| 9 | August 1954 | 83.8°F |
| 10 | July 2010 | 83.6°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Gainesville, FL | 83.5°F | 7th of 136 |
| Jacksonville, FL | 84.4°F | 8th of 155 |
| Leesburg, FL | 84.4°F | 6th of 65 |
| Brooksville, FL | 83.6°F | 5th of 120 |
| Daytona Beach, FL | 83.5°F | 4th of 104 |