Pickens, SC
South Carolina · Records since 1941–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 2007
+12° from 89° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1989
-11° from 69° normalAll-Time Records — Pickens
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 101°F | August 11, 2007 |
| 2 | 97°F | August 11, 2011 |
| 3 | 97°F | August 11, 1956 |
| 4 | 96°F | August 11, 2009 |
| 5 | 96°F | August 11, 1999 |
| 6 | 95°F | August 11, 2006 |
| 7 | 95°F | August 11, 2000 |
| 8 | 94°F | August 11, 2024 |
| 9 | 94°F | August 11, 2002 |
| 10 | 94°F | August 11, 1994 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 58°F | August 11, 1989 |
| 2 | 58°F | August 11, 1945 |
| 3 | 61°F | August 11, 1963 |
| 4 | 62°F | August 11, 2002 |
| 5 | 62°F | August 11, 1990 |
Heat Wave Summary — Pickens
threshold: 95°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date118 of 212 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1942–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Pickens
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jun 28, 1993 – Aug 1, 1993 | 35 | 106°F (Jul 28) | 100°F | 69°F |
| 2 | Jul 6, 1977 – Jul 22, 1977 | 17 | 102°F (Jul 21) | 98°F | 71°F |
| 3 | Jul 21, 1999 – Aug 2, 1999 | 13 | 104°F (Jul 31) | 100°F | 68°F |
| 4 | Jul 30, 1980 – Aug 10, 1980 | 12 | 101°F (Aug 9) | 98°F | 69°F |
| 5 | Jul 8, 1980 – Jul 18, 1980 | 11 | 104°F (Jul 13) | 100°F | 70°F |
| 6 | Aug 6, 1999 – Aug 15, 1999 | 10 | 101°F (Aug 14) | 98°F | 67°F |
| 7 | Jul 8, 1981 – Jul 16, 1981 | 9 | 98°F (Jul 11) | 97°F | 71°F |
| 8 | Jun 23, 1998 – Jul 1, 1998 | 9 | 98°F (Jun 25) | 97°F | 68°F |
| 9 | Aug 18, 1968 – Aug 25, 1968 | 8 | 100°F (Aug 23) | 97°F | 73°F |
| 10 | Aug 15, 1993 – Aug 21, 1993 | 7 | 102°F (Aug 17) | 97°F | 69°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
13th-warmest month on record
9th-warmest July of 81 on record
+1.9° vs. 78.9° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
10 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 1–10, 2026, peaking at 98°F)
The longest July streak since 2024 (2 years). The July record is 31 days, set in 1993.
Average July Temperature by Year
1942–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1993 | 84.8°F |
| 2 | 2016 | 82.5°F |
| 3 | 1986 | 82.3°F |
| 4 | 1980 | 82.1°F |
| 5 | 2025 | 81.6°F |
| 6 | 1977 | 81.3°F |
| 7 | 1952 | 80.9°F |
| 8 | 1969 | 80.9°F |
| 9 | 2026 | 80.8°F |
| 10 | 1998 | 80.8°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 1993 | 84.8°F |
| 2 | July 2016 | 82.5°F |
| 3 | July 1986 | 82.3°F |
| 4 | July 1980 | 82.1°F |
| 5 | August 2007 | 81.8°F |
| 6 | July 2025 | 81.6°F |
| 7 | July 1977 | 81.3°F |
| 8 | August 1999 | 81.3°F |
| 9 | August 1980 | 81.0°F |
| 10 | June 1952 | 80.9°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Pickens, SC | 80.8°F | 9th of 81 |
| Caesars Head, SC | 72.1°F | 22nd of 78 |
| Greenville-Spartanburg, SC | 81.0°F | 22nd of 143 |
| Asheville, NC | 76.4°F | 13th of 134 |