North Platte, NE
Nebraska · Records since 1874–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1936
+20° from 88° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1977
-21° from 60° normalAll-Time Records — North Platte
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 108°F | August 11, 1936 |
| 2 | 104°F | August 11, 1959 |
| 3 | 101°F | August 11, 1995 |
| 4 | 100°F | August 11, 2022 |
| 5 | 99°F | August 11, 2000 |
| 6 | 97°F | August 11, 1987 |
| 7 | 97°F | August 11, 1975 |
| 8 | 97°F | August 11, 1943 |
| 9 | 97°F | August 11, 1909 |
| 10 | 97°F | August 11, 1880 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 39°F | August 11, 1977 |
| 2 | 43°F | August 11, 1974 |
| 3 | 44°F | August 11, 1893 |
| 4 | 45°F | August 11, 1931 |
| 5 | 47°F | August 11, 2017 |
Heat Wave Summary — North Platte
threshold: 96°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date147 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 — North Platte
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 8, 1934 – Jul 24, 1934 | 17 | 108°F (Jul 15) | 103°F | 71°F |
| 2 | Aug 8, 1936 – Aug 18, 1936 | 11 | 108°F (Aug 11) | 102°F | 68°F |
| 3 | Jul 14, 2012 – Jul 24, 2012 | 11 | 108°F (Jul 22) | 102°F | 64°F |
| 4 | Jun 26, 2012 – Jul 6, 2012 | 11 | 107°F (Jun 26) | 101°F | 65°F |
| 5 | Jul 13, 2022 – Jul 23, 2022 | 11 | 107°F (Jul 14) | 101°F | 65°F |
| 6 | Jul 4, 1954 – Jul 13, 1954 | 10 | 112°F (Jul 11) | 102°F | 65°F |
| 7 | Jul 7, 1901 – Jul 16, 1901 | 10 | 101°F (Jul 9) | 98°F | 70°F |
| 8 | Sep 4, 1931 – Sep 12, 1931 | 9 | 105°F (Sep 5) | 99°F | 65°F |
| 9 | Jul 6, 1985 – Jul 14, 1985 | 9 | 105°F (Jul 8) | 100°F | 60°F |
| 10 | Jun 17, 1988 – Jun 24, 1988 | 8 | 106°F (Jun 21) | 101°F | 64°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
25th-warmest month on record
19th-warmest July of 152 on record
+3.1° vs. 75.0° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
11 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 11–21, 2026, peaking at 104°F)
The longest July streak since 2022 (4 years). The July record is 25 days, set in 1936.
Average July Temperature by Year
1875–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1934 | 82.9°F |
| 2 | 1936 | 82.7°F |
| 3 | 1901 | 81.1°F |
| 4 | 1935 | 80.9°F |
| 5 | 2012 | 80.4°F |
| 6 | 1916 | 80.0°F |
| 7 | 1939 | 79.7°F |
| 8 | 1940 | 79.6°F |
| 9 | 1954 | 79.4°F |
| 10 | 1955 | 79.3°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 1934 | 82.9°F |
| 2 | July 1936 | 82.7°F |
| 3 | July 1901 | 81.1°F |
| 4 | July 1935 | 80.9°F |
| 5 | July 2012 | 80.4°F |
| 6 | July 1916 | 80.0°F |
| 7 | August 1881 | 79.9°F |
| 8 | August 1937 | 79.7°F |
| 9 | July 1939 | 79.7°F |
| 10 | July 1940 | 79.6°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| North Platte, NE | 78.0°F | 19th of 152 |
| McCook, NE | 79.9°F | 23rd of 92 |
| Valentine, NE | 78.9°F | 13th of 138 |
| Grand Island, NE | 78.0°F | 41st of 130 |