Memphis, TN
Tennessee · Records since 1875–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 2007
+10° from 92° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1882
-12° from 73° normalAll-Time Records — Memphis
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 102°F | August 11, 2007 |
| 2 | 102°F | August 11, 1881 |
| 3 | 100°F | August 11, 1999 |
| 4 | 100°F | August 11, 1954 |
| 5 | 99°F | August 11, 2010 |
| 6 | 99°F | August 11, 1935 |
| 7 | 99°F | August 11, 1918 |
| 8 | 98°F | August 11, 1941 |
| 9 | 97°F | August 11, 2020 |
| 10 | 97°F | August 11, 1980 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 61°F | August 11, 1882 |
| 2 | 62°F | August 11, 1967 |
| 3 | 62°F | August 11, 1884 |
| 4 | 63°F | August 11, 1879 |
| 5 | 64°F | August 11, 1969 |
Heat Wave Summary — Memphis
threshold: 96°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date122 of 222 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1875–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Memphis
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jun 30, 1980 – Jul 20, 1980 | 21 | 108°F (Jul 13) | 102°F | 81°F |
| 2 | Jun 11, 1952 – Jul 1, 1952 | 21 | 104°F (Jun 28) | 99°F | 74°F |
| 3 | Jun 7, 1953 – Jun 25, 1953 | 19 | 103°F (Jun 11) | 100°F | 76°F |
| 4 | Aug 6, 1980 – Aug 21, 1980 | 16 | 102°F (Aug 21) | 99°F | 79°F |
| 5 | Jul 27, 1947 – Aug 10, 1947 | 15 | 103°F (Aug 4) | 100°F | 73°F |
| 6 | Jul 18, 1993 – Jul 31, 1993 | 14 | 99°F (Jul 19) | 98°F | 78°F |
| 7 | Aug 6, 2007 – Aug 18, 2007 | 13 | 106°F (Aug 15) | 101°F | 79°F |
| 8 | Jun 25, 1954 – Jul 7, 1954 | 13 | 104°F (Jun 28) | 101°F | 74°F |
| 9 | Jul 30, 2006 – Aug 10, 2006 | 12 | 102°F (Aug 10) | 98°F | 78°F |
| 10 | Aug 25, 2000 – Sep 4, 2000 | 11 | 107°F (Aug 30) | 102°F | 78°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
33rd-warmest month on record
19th-warmest July of 152 on record
+1.6° vs. 82.8° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
7 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 16–22, 2026, peaking at 100°F)
The longest July streak since 2025 (1 year). The July record is 31 days, set in 1954.
Average July Temperature by Year
1875–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1980 | 88.8°F |
| 2 | 2022 | 87.2°F |
| 3 | 1986 | 86.5°F |
| 4 | 1954 | 86.5°F |
| 5 | 1993 | 86.3°F |
| 6 | 2011 | 86.1°F |
| 7 | 1930 | 85.4°F |
| 8 | 2012 | 85.3°F |
| 9 | 1982 | 85.0°F |
| 10 | 2016 | 85.0°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 1980 | 88.8°F |
| 2 | August 2007 | 88.4°F |
| 3 | August 1980 | 87.2°F |
| 4 | July 2022 | 87.2°F |
| 5 | August 2010 | 86.6°F |
| 6 | July 1986 | 86.5°F |
| 7 | July 1954 | 86.5°F |
| 8 | July 1993 | 86.3°F |
| 9 | August 2000 | 86.2°F |
| 10 | July 2011 | 86.1°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN | 84.4°F | 19th of 152 |
| Jonesboro, AR | 82.3°F | 33rd of 122 |
| Tupelo, MS | 82.8°F | 29th of 97 |
| Greenwood, MS | 83.4°F | 15th of 77 |
| Poplar Bluff, MO | 80.4°F | 43rd of 111 |