Raleigh, NC
North Carolina · Records since 1887–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1999
+12° from 89° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1972
-11° from 70° normalAll-Time Records — Raleigh
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 101°F | August 11, 1999 |
| 2 | 99°F | August 11, 2009 |
| 3 | 98°F | August 11, 2010 |
| 4 | 98°F | August 11, 1900 |
| 5 | 97°F | August 11, 2021 |
| 6 | 97°F | August 11, 1983 |
| 7 | 96°F | August 11, 1949 |
| 8 | 96°F | August 11, 1896 |
| 9 | 95°F | August 11, 2002 |
| 10 | 95°F | August 11, 1977 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 59°F | August 11, 1972 |
| 2 | 60°F | August 11, 1974 |
| 3 | 60°F | August 11, 1953 |
| 4 | 61°F | August 11, 1989 |
| 5 | 61°F | August 11, 1962 |
Heat Wave Summary — Raleigh
threshold: 95°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date119 of 221 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1887–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Raleigh
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jun 13, 2015 – Jun 24, 2015 | 12 | 100°F (Jun 16) | 97°F | 73°F |
| 2 | Jun 22, 2025 – Jul 1, 2025 | 10 | 100°F (Jun 23) | 98°F | 76°F |
| 3 | Jul 13, 2019 – Jul 22, 2019 | 10 | 99°F (Jul 21) | 96°F | 73°F |
| 4 | Jul 13, 1977 – Jul 21, 1977 | 9 | 100°F (Jul 20) | 97°F | 71°F |
| 5 | Jul 3, 1999 – Jul 10, 1999 | 8 | 102°F (Jul 5) | 99°F | 72°F |
| 6 | Jul 23, 1949 – Jul 30, 1949 | 8 | 100°F (Jul 26) | 98°F | 73°F |
| 7 | Jul 20, 1987 – Jul 27, 1987 | 8 | 99°F (Jul 21) | 97°F | 72°F |
| 8 | Jul 18, 1952 – Jul 24, 1952 | 7 | 105°F (Jul 23) | 100°F | 73°F |
| 9 | Jul 3, 2012 – Jul 9, 2012 | 7 | 105°F (Jul 8) | 101°F | 73°F |
| 10 | Aug 4, 2007 – Aug 10, 2007 | 7 | 104°F (Aug 9) | 100°F | 74°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
24th-warmest month on record
19th-warmest July of 140 on record
+1.0° vs. 80.2° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
11 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 1–11, 2026, peaking at 103°F)
The longest July streak since 2025 (1 year). The July record is 21 days, set in 2020.
Average July Temperature by Year
1887–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025 | 84.0°F |
| 2 | 2011 | 83.7°F |
| 3 | 2012 | 83.5°F |
| 4 | 2022 | 82.8°F |
| 5 | 2024 | 82.5°F |
| 6 | 1993 | 82.5°F |
| 7 | 2023 | 82.3°F |
| 8 | 2010 | 82.3°F |
| 9 | 2020 | 82.3°F |
| 10 | 2005 | 82.2°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 2007 | 84.1°F |
| 2 | July 2025 | 84.0°F |
| 3 | July 2011 | 83.7°F |
| 4 | July 2012 | 83.5°F |
| 5 | July 2022 | 82.8°F |
| 6 | July 2024 | 82.5°F |
| 7 | July 1993 | 82.5°F |
| 8 | July 2023 | 82.3°F |
| 9 | July 2010 | 82.3°F |
| 10 | July 2020 | 82.3°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh, NC | 81.3°F | 19th of 140 |
| Fayetteville, NC | 82.9°F | 12th of 112 |
| Greensboro, NC | 80.1°F | 13th of 124 |
| Danville, VA | 79.8°F | 20th of 99 |
| Lumberton, NC | 82.0°F | 17th of 117 |