Saranac Lake, NY
New York · Records since 1903–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1944
+18° from 75° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1909
-17° from 50° normalAll-Time Records — Saranac Lake
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 93°F | August 11, 1944 |
| 2 | 90°F | August 11, 2025 |
| 3 | 90°F | August 11, 1914 |
| 4 | 89°F | August 11, 2016 |
| 5 | 89°F | August 11, 1994 |
| 6 | 88°F | August 11, 1937 |
| 7 | 88°F | August 11, 1934 |
| 8 | 86°F | August 11, 2020 |
| 9 | 86°F | August 11, 2002 |
| 10 | 86°F | August 11, 1997 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 33°F | August 11, 1909 |
| 2 | 36°F | August 11, 1968 |
| 3 | 38°F | August 11, 2006 |
| 4 | 38°F | August 11, 1964 |
| 5 | 38°F | August 11, 1941 |
Heat Wave Summary — Saranac Lake
threshold: 85°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date107 of 217 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1904–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Saranac Lake
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Aug 7, 1944 – Aug 17, 1944 | 11 | 93°F (Aug 11) | 90°F | 49°F |
| 2 | Aug 27, 1953 – Sep 5, 1953 | 10 | 91°F (Sep 4) | 88°F | 59°F |
| 3 | Jun 24, 1963 – Jul 3, 1963 | 10 | 89°F (Jul 1) | 86°F | 55°F |
| 4 | Jul 2, 1912 – Jul 10, 1912 | 9 | 94°F (Jul 10) | 91°F | 57°F |
| 5 | Jul 9, 1947 – Jul 17, 1947 | 9 | 93°F (Jul 10) | 88°F | 46°F |
| 6 | Jul 30, 1955 – Aug 6, 1955 | 8 | 90°F (Aug 4) | 88°F | 57°F |
| 7 | Jul 2, 1921 – Jul 8, 1921 | 7 | 96°F (Jul 7) | 92°F | 61°F |
| 8 | Aug 16, 1916 – Aug 22, 1916 | 7 | 94°F (Aug 20) | 90°F | 54°F |
| 9 | Jul 23, 1963 – Jul 29, 1963 | 7 | 90°F (Jul 25) | 88°F | 61°F |
| 10 | Jul 25, 1940 – Jul 31, 1940 | 7 | 88°F (Jul 28) | 87°F | 55°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
118th-warmest month on record
74th-warmest July of 106 on record
-0.4° vs. 64.0° average (1991–2020)Average July Temperature by Year
1903–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1921 | 70.8°F |
| 2 | 1931 | 70.0°F |
| 3 | 1942 | 69.0°F |
| 4 | 1928 | 68.9°F |
| 5 | 1955 | 68.8°F |
| 6 | 1916 | 68.6°F |
| 7 | 1975 | 68.3°F |
| 8 | 1952 | 68.2°F |
| 9 | 1943 | 68.2°F |
| 10 | 1949 | 68.2°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 1921 | 70.8°F |
| 2 | July 1931 | 70.0°F |
| 3 | July 1942 | 69.0°F |
| 4 | July 1928 | 68.9°F |
| 5 | July 1955 | 68.8°F |
| 6 | July 1916 | 68.6°F |
| 7 | July 1975 | 68.3°F |
| 8 | July 1952 | 68.2°F |
| 9 | July 1943 | 68.2°F |
| 10 | July 1949 | 68.2°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Saranac Lake, NY | 63.6°F | 74th of 106 |
| Newcomb, NY | 65.9°F | 32nd of 67 |
| Plattsburgh, NY | 71.3°F | 26th of 78 |
| Burlington, VT | 73.7°F | 17th of 135 |
| Glens Falls, NY | 69.8°F | 64th of 117 |