Nome, AK
Alaska · Records since 1906–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 2014
+21° from 56° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1996
-12° from 45° normalAll-Time Records — Nome
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 77°F | August 11, 2014 |
| 2 | 72°F | August 11, 1960 |
| 3 | 71°F | August 11, 2012 |
| 4 | 71°F | August 11, 1936 |
| 5 | 68°F | August 11, 1920 |
| 6 | 67°F | August 11, 1990 |
| 7 | 67°F | August 11, 1937 |
| 8 | 66°F | August 11, 1977 |
| 9 | 65°F | August 11, 1995 |
| 10 | 65°F | August 11, 1987 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 33°F | August 11, 1996 |
| 2 | 35°F | August 11, 1984 |
| 3 | 35°F | August 11, 1973 |
| 4 | 35°F | August 11, 1969 |
| 5 | 36°F | August 11, 1965 |
Heat Wave Summary — Nome
threshold: 66°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date83 of 215 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 — Nome
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 6, 1972 – Jul 14, 1972 | 9 | 81°F (Jul 11) | 77°F | 56°F |
| 2 | Jun 29, 1986 – Jul 7, 1986 | 9 | 77°F (Jul 6) | 72°F | 47°F |
| 3 | Jul 16, 1985 – Jul 23, 1985 | 8 | 83°F (Jul 19) | 74°F | 54°F |
| 4 | Jul 4, 1991 – Jul 11, 1991 | 8 | 80°F (Jul 8) | 71°F | 48°F |
| 5 | Aug 18, 2004 – Aug 25, 2004 | 8 | 80°F (Aug 19) | 72°F | 52°F |
| 6 | Jul 5, 2014 – Jul 11, 2014 | 7 | 84°F (Jul 7) | 70°F | 50°F |
| 7 | Jun 25, 1911 – Jul 1, 1911 | 7 | 78°F (Jun 28) | 74°F | 49°F |
| 8 | Jun 13, 2019 – Jun 19, 2019 | 7 | 77°F (Jun 14) | 71°F | 49°F |
| 9 | Aug 3, 1914 – Aug 9, 1914 | 7 | 74°F (Aug 6) | 69°F | 48°F |
| 10 | Aug 1, 2025 – Aug 7, 2025 | 7 | 73°F (Aug 7) | 70°F | 52°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
91st-warmest month on record
53rd-warmest July of 120 on record
-0.8° vs. 52.0° average (1991–2020)Average July Temperature by Year
1907–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1977 | 56.3°F |
| 2 | 1983 | 56.2°F |
| 3 | 1993 | 56.1°F |
| 4 | 1972 | 56.1°F |
| 5 | 1990 | 55.9°F |
| 6 | 2004 | 55.7°F |
| 7 | 2007 | 55.5°F |
| 8 | 1982 | 55.4°F |
| 9 | 1991 | 55.0°F |
| 10 | 2015 | 54.9°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 1977 | 56.3°F |
| 2 | July 1977 | 56.3°F |
| 3 | July 1983 | 56.2°F |
| 4 | July 1993 | 56.1°F |
| 5 | July 1972 | 56.1°F |
| 6 | July 1990 | 55.9°F |
| 7 | August 2014 | 55.7°F |
| 8 | July 2004 | 55.7°F |
| 9 | August 2004 | 55.7°F |
| 10 | July 2007 | 55.5°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Nome, AK | 51.2°F | 53rd of 120 |
| Kotzebue, AK | 54.3°F | 38th of 95 |
| Bethel, AK | 53.9°F | 70th of 103 |
| Mcgrath, AK | 55.8°F | 79th of 85 |