Paducah, KY
Kentucky · Records since 1937–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1941
+12° from 90° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1967
-14° from 68° normalAll-Time Records — Paducah
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 102°F | August 11, 1941 |
| 2 | 100°F | August 11, 2010 |
| 3 | 99°F | August 11, 1943 |
| 4 | 98°F | August 11, 2007 |
| 5 | 98°F | August 11, 1988 |
| 6 | 98°F | August 11, 1944 |
| 7 | 97°F | August 11, 1983 |
| 8 | 97°F | August 11, 1980 |
| 9 | 96°F | August 11, 1938 |
| 10 | 95°F | August 11, 1958 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 54°F | August 11, 1967 |
| 2 | 56°F | August 11, 2004 |
| 3 | 58°F | August 11, 1989 |
| 4 | 59°F | August 11, 2012 |
| 5 | 59°F | August 11, 1990 |
Heat Wave Summary — Paducah
threshold: 95°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date109 of 221 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1938–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Paducah
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Aug 2, 2007 – Aug 19, 2007 | 18 | 105°F (Aug 16) | 98°F | 71°F |
| 2 | Jul 27, 1941 – Aug 13, 1941 | 18 | 103°F (Aug 12) | 100°F | 72°F |
| 3 | Jul 4, 1980 – Jul 20, 1980 | 17 | 103°F (Jul 15) | 99°F | 76°F |
| 4 | Jun 18, 1952 – Jul 1, 1952 | 14 | 106°F (Jun 30) | 100°F | 74°F |
| 5 | Jul 30, 1944 – Aug 12, 1944 | 14 | 100°F (Aug 10) | 97°F | 70°F |
| 6 | Aug 6, 1988 – Aug 18, 1988 | 13 | 104°F (Aug 17) | 99°F | 72°F |
| 7 | Jun 27, 2012 – Jul 8, 2012 | 12 | 108°F (Jun 29) | 103°F | 71°F |
| 8 | Jul 16, 2012 – Jul 27, 2012 | 12 | 101°F (Jul 18) | 98°F | 73°F |
| 9 | Aug 17, 1947 – Aug 25, 1947 | 9 | 100°F (Aug 22) | 97°F | 72°F |
| 10 | Aug 8, 2010 – Aug 15, 2010 | 8 | 104°F (Aug 12) | 100°F | 72°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
55th-warmest month on record
35th-warmest July of 88 on record
+0.3° vs. 79.3° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
5 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 17–21, 2026, peaking at 94°F)
The longest July streak since 2025 (1 year). The July record is 31 days, set in 1993.
Average July Temperature by Year
1938–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2012 | 84.5°F |
| 2 | 1993 | 84.2°F |
| 3 | 1980 | 83.8°F |
| 4 | 1954 | 83.0°F |
| 5 | 1941 | 82.0°F |
| 6 | 2011 | 81.9°F |
| 7 | 1966 | 81.8°F |
| 8 | 2022 | 81.8°F |
| 9 | 1942 | 81.7°F |
| 10 | 2002 | 81.7°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 2012 | 84.5°F |
| 2 | July 1993 | 84.2°F |
| 3 | August 1947 | 84.2°F |
| 4 | July 1980 | 83.8°F |
| 5 | August 2007 | 83.6°F |
| 6 | June 1952 | 83.3°F |
| 7 | July 1954 | 83.0°F |
| 8 | August 1980 | 82.9°F |
| 9 | August 1983 | 82.7°F |
| 10 | August 1941 | 82.1°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Paducah, KY | 79.6°F | 35th of 88 |
| Carbondale, IL | 79.1°F | 43rd of 119 |
| Evansville, IN | 79.5°F | 40th of 130 |
| Poplar Bluff, MO | 80.4°F | 43rd of 111 |
| Nashville, TN | 81.6°F | 31st of 153 |