Meridian, MS
Mississippi · Records since 1889–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 2007
+8° from 94° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1990
-12° from 72° normalAll-Time Records — Meridian
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 102°F | August 11, 2007 |
| 2 | 102°F | August 11, 1954 |
| 3 | 100°F | August 11, 1981 |
| 4 | 99°F | August 11, 2010 |
| 5 | 99°F | August 11, 1951 |
| 6 | 98°F | August 11, 2023 |
| 7 | 98°F | August 11, 1999 |
| 8 | 97°F | August 11, 2020 |
| 9 | 97°F | August 11, 1980 |
| 10 | 97°F | August 11, 1972 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 60°F | August 11, 1990 |
| 2 | 60°F | August 11, 1976 |
| 3 | 60°F | August 11, 1962 |
| 4 | 60°F | August 11, 1954 |
| 5 | 61°F | August 11, 1967 |
Heat Wave Summary — Meridian
threshold: 96°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date110 of 221 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1889–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Meridian
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 4, 1962 – Jul 25, 1962 | 22 | 101°F (Jul 21) | 98°F | 70°F |
| 2 | Aug 11, 1990 – Aug 29, 1990 | 19 | 104°F (Aug 20) | 99°F | 69°F |
| 3 | Aug 7, 2007 – Aug 24, 2007 | 18 | 105°F (Aug 23) | 100°F | 71°F |
| 4 | Jul 12, 1981 – Jul 29, 1981 | 18 | 104°F (Jul 22) | 101°F | 73°F |
| 5 | Jun 18, 2009 – Jul 4, 2009 | 17 | 102°F (Jun 28) | 98°F | 69°F |
| 6 | Aug 11, 1980 – Aug 26, 1980 | 16 | 104°F (Aug 21) | 99°F | 72°F |
| 7 | Jun 25, 1969 – Jul 10, 1969 | 16 | 103°F (Jun 29) | 100°F | 72°F |
| 8 | Jun 12, 2022 – Jun 26, 2022 | 15 | 104°F (Jun 25) | 100°F | 73°F |
| 9 | Aug 23, 2000 – Sep 5, 2000 | 14 | 106°F (Aug 29) | 101°F | 70°F |
| 10 | Aug 24, 1951 – Sep 6, 1951 | 14 | 104°F (Aug 31) | 100°F | 71°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
21st-warmest month on record
11th-warmest July of 137 on record
+1.8° vs. 81.6° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
16 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 16–31, 2026, peaking at 97°F)
The longest July streak since 2024 (2 years). The July record is 31 days, set in 1960.
Average July Temperature by Year
1890–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2016 | 85.1°F |
| 2 | 1981 | 84.6°F |
| 3 | 1980 | 84.5°F |
| 4 | 1952 | 83.7°F |
| 5 | 2024 | 83.7°F |
| 6 | 1930 | 83.7°F |
| 7 | 1977 | 83.6°F |
| 8 | 2022 | 83.5°F |
| 9 | 1993 | 83.4°F |
| 10 | 2018 | 83.4°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 2023 | 85.3°F |
| 2 | July 2016 | 85.1°F |
| 3 | August 1951 | 84.9°F |
| 4 | August 2016 | 84.9°F |
| 5 | July 1981 | 84.6°F |
| 6 | August 1954 | 84.5°F |
| 7 | August 2007 | 84.5°F |
| 8 | July 1980 | 84.5°F |
| 9 | August 1943 | 83.8°F |
| 10 | July 1952 | 83.7°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Meridian, MS | 83.4°F | 11th of 137 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | 84.5°F | 7th of 126 |
| Jackson, MS | 84.5°F | 7th of 131 |
| Greenwood, MS | 83.4°F | 15th of 77 |