Roswell, NM
New Mexico · Records since 1893–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 2023
+11° from 96° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1931
-15° from 70° normalAll-Time Records — Roswell
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 107°F | August 11, 2023 |
| 2 | 105°F | August 11, 2020 |
| 3 | 104°F | August 11, 2024 |
| 4 | 104°F | August 11, 2012 |
| 5 | 102°F | August 11, 2019 |
| 6 | 101°F | August 11, 1947 |
| 7 | 101°F | August 11, 1899 |
| 8 | 100°F | August 11, 2025 |
| 9 | 100°F | August 11, 1993 |
| 10 | 100°F | August 11, 1969 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 55°F | August 11, 1931 |
| 2 | 56°F | August 11, 1898 |
| 3 | 57°F | August 11, 1962 |
| 4 | 57°F | August 11, 1911 |
| 5 | 58°F | August 11, 1960 |
Heat Wave Summary — Roswell
threshold: 101°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date135 of 221 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1893–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Roswell
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 2, 2016 – Jul 18, 2016 | 17 | 110°F (Jul 11) | 106°F | 71°F |
| 2 | Jun 16, 2023 – Jun 29, 2023 | 14 | 112°F (Jun 27) | 107°F | 72°F |
| 3 | Jun 19, 1998 – Jun 30, 1998 | 12 | 110°F (Jun 28) | 106°F | 64°F |
| 4 | Jul 11, 2023 – Jul 21, 2023 | 11 | 112°F (Jul 19) | 107°F | 74°F |
| 5 | Jul 8, 2020 – Jul 18, 2020 | 11 | 111°F (Jul 9) | 108°F | 76°F |
| 6 | Aug 15, 2024 – Aug 25, 2024 | 11 | 106°F (Aug 21) | 104°F | 73°F |
| 7 | Jun 25, 1957 – Jul 4, 1957 | 10 | 108°F (Jun 29) | 106°F | 68°F |
| 8 | Jun 9, 2017 – Jun 17, 2017 | 9 | 110°F (Jun 17) | 105°F | 62°F |
| 9 | Jun 13, 1896 – Jun 21, 1896 | 9 | 108°F (Jun 15) | 105°F | 69°F |
| 10 | Jul 27, 1944 – Aug 4, 1944 | 9 | 105°F (Aug 3) | 102°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
15th-warmest month on record
8th-warmest July of 132 on record
+2.5° vs. 82.1° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
31 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 1–31, 2026, peaking at 107°F)
Ties the longest July streak since 2023 (3 years).
Average July Temperature by Year
1894–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2023 | 88.2°F |
| 2 | 2020 | 87.6°F |
| 3 | 2022 | 86.7°F |
| 4 | 2016 | 86.5°F |
| 5 | 1980 | 85.3°F |
| 6 | 2019 | 85.0°F |
| 7 | 2011 | 84.7°F |
| 8 | 2026 | 84.5°F |
| 9 | 1966 | 84.3°F |
| 10 | 2001 | 84.2°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 2023 | 88.2°F |
| 2 | July 2020 | 87.6°F |
| 3 | July 2022 | 86.7°F |
| 4 | July 2016 | 86.5°F |
| 5 | August 2019 | 86.5°F |
| 6 | August 2023 | 86.2°F |
| 7 | August 2011 | 86.1°F |
| 8 | August 2024 | 85.8°F |
| 9 | July 1980 | 85.3°F |
| 10 | June 2024 | 85.3°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Roswell, NM | 84.5°F | 8th of 132 |
| Lubbock, TX | 82.6°F | 17th of 113 |
| El Paso, TX | 86.8°F | 8th of 140 |
| Midland-Odessa, TX | 84.0°F | 21st of 97 |
| Albuquerque, NM | 82.1°F | 5th of 135 |