Louisville, KY
Kentucky · Records since 1872–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1911
+13° from 89° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1962
-17° from 70° normalAll-Time Records — Louisville
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 102°F | August 11, 1911 |
| 2 | 99°F | August 11, 1874 |
| 3 | 98°F | August 11, 1941 |
| 4 | 98°F | August 11, 1894 |
| 5 | 97°F | August 11, 1980 |
| 6 | 97°F | August 11, 1900 |
| 7 | 97°F | August 11, 1896 |
| 8 | 96°F | August 11, 2010 |
| 9 | 96°F | August 11, 2007 |
| 10 | 96°F | August 11, 2005 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 53°F | August 11, 1962 |
| 2 | 56°F | August 11, 1967 |
| 3 | 56°F | August 11, 1965 |
| 4 | 57°F | August 11, 2004 |
| 5 | 57°F | August 11, 1972 |
Heat Wave Summary — Louisville
threshold: 94°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date107 of 222 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1872–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Louisville
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Aug 1, 2007 – Aug 16, 2007 | 16 | 105°F (Aug 16) | 99°F | 75°F |
| 2 | Jul 19, 1999 – Jul 31, 1999 | 13 | 104°F (Jul 30) | 97°F | 74°F |
| 3 | Aug 11, 1936 – Aug 22, 1936 | 12 | 101°F (Aug 19) | 98°F | 78°F |
| 4 | Jul 19, 1901 – Jul 29, 1901 | 11 | 107°F (Jul 24) | 100°F | 77°F |
| 5 | Jul 5, 1936 – Jul 15, 1936 | 11 | 107°F (Jul 14) | 101°F | 78°F |
| 6 | Jun 28, 2012 – Jul 8, 2012 | 11 | 106°F (Jul 7) | 102°F | 75°F |
| 7 | Aug 24, 1953 – Sep 3, 1953 | 11 | 103°F (Sep 1) | 99°F | 65°F |
| 8 | Jul 27, 1887 – Aug 5, 1887 | 10 | 102°F (Jul 29) | 98°F | 74°F |
| 9 | Jun 23, 1952 – Jul 2, 1952 | 10 | 102°F (Jun 29) | 98°F | 75°F |
| 10 | Jul 12, 1887 – Jul 21, 1887 | 10 | 101°F (Jul 18) | 96°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
61st-warmest month on record
43rd-warmest July of 154 on record
+1.0° vs. 78.9° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
8 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 14–21, 2026, peaking at 92°F)
Ties the longest July streak since 2025 (1 year). The July record is 21 days, set in 1901.
Average July Temperature by Year
1873–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2012 | 84.5°F |
| 2 | 1901 | 84.2°F |
| 3 | 2011 | 83.3°F |
| 4 | 1936 | 83.3°F |
| 5 | 2025 | 83.0°F |
| 6 | 2010 | 82.9°F |
| 7 | 1921 | 82.5°F |
| 8 | 1934 | 82.4°F |
| 9 | 2020 | 82.2°F |
| 10 | 1887 | 82.1°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 2007 | 85.1°F |
| 2 | July 2012 | 84.5°F |
| 3 | July 1901 | 84.2°F |
| 4 | July 2011 | 83.3°F |
| 5 | July 1936 | 83.3°F |
| 6 | July 2025 | 83.0°F |
| 7 | August 1936 | 83.0°F |
| 8 | July 2010 | 82.9°F |
| 9 | August 2010 | 82.8°F |
| 10 | July 1921 | 82.5°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville, KY | 79.9°F | 43rd of 154 |
| Lexington, KY | 77.1°F | 52nd of 143 |
| Cincinnati, OH | 77.2°F | 55th of 155 |
| Evansville, IN | 79.5°F | 40th of 130 |
| Indianapolis, IN | 78.1°F | 32nd of 156 |