Mcgrath, AK
Alaska · Records since 1941–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1990
+17° from 65° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1969
-20° from 49° normalAll-Time Records — Mcgrath
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 82°F | August 11, 1990 |
| 2 | 82°F | August 11, 1960 |
| 3 | 78°F | August 11, 1972 |
| 4 | 77°F | August 11, 2012 |
| 5 | 77°F | August 11, 2004 |
| 6 | 77°F | August 11, 1962 |
| 7 | 77°F | August 11, 1959 |
| 8 | 76°F | August 11, 2014 |
| 9 | 75°F | August 11, 2007 |
| 10 | 75°F | August 11, 2005 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 29°F | August 11, 1969 |
| 2 | 36°F | August 11, 2009 |
| 3 | 37°F | August 11, 1995 |
| 4 | 37°F | August 11, 1966 |
| 5 | 38°F | August 11, 1944 |
Heat Wave Summary — Mcgrath
threshold: 77°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date66 of 218 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Mcgrath
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jun 22, 1997 – Jul 7, 1997 | 16 | 86°F (Jul 4) | 82°F | 54°F |
| 2 | Jun 14, 2015 – Jun 25, 2015 | 12 | 87°F (Jun 19) | 82°F | 52°F |
| 3 | Jun 3, 1957 – Jun 12, 1957 | 10 | 88°F (Jun 6) | 84°F | 53°F |
| 4 | Jul 4, 2019 – Jul 12, 2019 | 9 | 89°F (Jul 8) | 84°F | 56°F |
| 5 | Jun 12, 2013 – Jun 19, 2013 | 8 | 94°F (Jun 17) | 84°F | 50°F |
| 6 | Jul 23, 1953 – Jul 30, 1953 | 8 | 87°F (Jul 25) | 83°F | 53°F |
| 7 | Jul 13, 1988 – Jul 20, 1988 | 8 | 85°F (Jul 15) | 81°F | 54°F |
| 8 | Jul 16, 1990 – Jul 23, 1990 | 8 | 83°F (Jul 20) | 80°F | 51°F |
| 9 | Jun 16, 2001 – Jun 23, 2001 | 8 | 83°F (Jun 22) | 80°F | 51°F |
| 10 | May 29, 1993 – Jun 5, 1993 | 8 | 80°F (Jun 2) | 78°F | 46°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
164th-warmest month on record
79th-warmest July of 85 on record
-4.5° vs. 60.3° average (1991–2020)Average July Temperature by Year
1941–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2019 | 64.0°F |
| 2 | 2017 | 63.8°F |
| 3 | 1997 | 63.6°F |
| 4 | 1988 | 63.2°F |
| 5 | 1993 | 63.2°F |
| 6 | 2004 | 63.0°F |
| 7 | 2018 | 63.0°F |
| 8 | 2009 | 62.9°F |
| 9 | 1990 | 62.4°F |
| 10 | 2005 | 62.3°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 2019 | 64.0°F |
| 2 | July 2017 | 63.8°F |
| 3 | July 1997 | 63.6°F |
| 4 | July 1988 | 63.2°F |
| 5 | July 1993 | 63.2°F |
| 6 | July 2004 | 63.0°F |
| 7 | July 2018 | 63.0°F |
| 8 | June 1957 | 62.9°F |
| 9 | July 2009 | 62.9°F |
| 10 | July 1990 | 62.4°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Mcgrath, AK | 55.8°F | 79th of 85 |
| Talkeetna, AK | 56.1°F | 98th of 104 |
| Anchorage, AK | 56.3°F | 67th of 73 |
| Bethel, AK | 53.9°F | 70th of 103 |
| Homer, AK | 53.0°F | 61st of 91 |