Muscle Shoals, AL
Alabama · Records since 1893–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1935
+14° from 92° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1917
-19° from 71° normalAll-Time Records — Muscle Shoals
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 106°F | August 11, 1935 |
| 2 | 101°F | August 11, 2007 |
| 3 | 101°F | August 11, 1999 |
| 4 | 100°F | August 11, 2010 |
| 5 | 100°F | August 11, 1899 |
| 6 | 98°F | August 11, 1956 |
| 7 | 98°F | August 11, 1954 |
| 8 | 98°F | August 11, 1896 |
| 9 | 97°F | August 11, 2021 |
| 10 | 97°F | August 11, 2020 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 52°F | August 11, 1917 |
| 2 | 54°F | August 11, 1922 |
| 3 | 58°F | August 11, 1976 |
| 4 | 59°F | August 11, 1962 |
| 5 | 60°F | August 11, 1969 |
Heat Wave Summary — Muscle Shoals
threshold: 97°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date124 of 222 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1893–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Muscle Shoals
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jun 23, 1914 – Jul 10, 1914 | 18 | 108°F (Jun 26) | 102°F | 68°F |
| 2 | Aug 3, 2007 – Aug 18, 2007 | 16 | 107°F (Aug 15) | 101°F | 72°F |
| 3 | Jul 5, 1980 – Jul 20, 1980 | 16 | 105°F (Jul 15) | 101°F | 76°F |
| 4 | Jun 27, 2012 – Jul 7, 2012 | 11 | 107°F (Jun 29) | 104°F | 69°F |
| 5 | Aug 4, 1935 – Aug 13, 1935 | 10 | 106°F (Aug 8) | 102°F | 72°F |
| 6 | Jul 20, 1952 – Jul 29, 1952 | 10 | 106°F (Jul 26) | 102°F | 72°F |
| 7 | Aug 12, 1980 – Aug 21, 1980 | 10 | 104°F (Aug 21) | 99°F | 73°F |
| 8 | Sep 2, 1925 – Sep 10, 1925 | 9 | 108°F (Sep 8) | 104°F | 69°F |
| 9 | Jul 6, 1930 – Jul 14, 1930 | 9 | 108°F (Jul 14) | 102°F | 72°F |
| 10 | Jul 21, 1993 – Jul 29, 1993 | 9 | 102°F (Jul 26) | 100°F | 75°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
78th-warmest month on record
43rd-warmest July of 127 on record
+0.3° vs. 80.8° 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 96°F)
The longest July streak since 2025 (1 year). The July record is 29 days, set in 1966.
Average July Temperature by Year
1893–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1980 | 85.4°F |
| 2 | 1954 | 84.7°F |
| 3 | 1993 | 84.4°F |
| 4 | 2025 | 84.4°F |
| 5 | 2012 | 84.0°F |
| 6 | 2022 | 83.9°F |
| 7 | 1930 | 83.7°F |
| 8 | 1966 | 83.4°F |
| 9 | 2020 | 83.2°F |
| 10 | 2011 | 83.2°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 2007 | 85.5°F |
| 2 | July 1980 | 85.4°F |
| 3 | July 1954 | 84.7°F |
| 4 | July 1993 | 84.4°F |
| 5 | July 2025 | 84.4°F |
| 6 | August 1954 | 84.1°F |
| 7 | July 2012 | 84.0°F |
| 8 | July 2022 | 83.9°F |
| 9 | August 1980 | 83.8°F |
| 10 | July 1930 | 83.7°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Muscle Shoals, AL | 81.2°F | 43rd of 127 |
| Huntsville, AL | 81.1°F | 34th of 117 |
| Tupelo, MS | 82.8°F | 29th of 97 |
| Birmingham, AL | 82.8°F | 16th of 131 |