Spokane, WA
Washington · Records since 1881–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1971
+15° from 86° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1985
-18° from 58° normalAll-Time Records — Spokane
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 101°F | August 11, 1971 |
| 2 | 99°F | August 11, 2021 |
| 3 | 98°F | August 11, 2014 |
| 4 | 98°F | August 11, 1933 |
| 5 | 98°F | August 11, 1906 |
| 6 | 97°F | August 11, 2017 |
| 7 | 97°F | August 11, 2015 |
| 8 | 97°F | August 11, 1967 |
| 9 | 97°F | August 11, 1960 |
| 10 | 97°F | August 11, 1898 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 40°F | August 11, 1985 |
| 2 | 43°F | August 11, 1887 |
| 3 | 45°F | August 11, 1974 |
| 4 | 46°F | August 11, 1991 |
| 5 | 46°F | August 11, 1896 |
Heat Wave Summary — Spokane
threshold: 93°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date138 of 221 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1881–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Spokane
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 6, 2024 – Jul 22, 2024 | 17 | 107°F (Jul 21) | 98°F | 68°F |
| 2 | Jul 13, 1938 – Jul 23, 1938 | 11 | 103°F (Jul 22) | 99°F | 66°F |
| 3 | Aug 10, 1967 – Aug 20, 1967 | 11 | 101°F (Aug 18) | 98°F | 62°F |
| 4 | Jul 20, 1994 – Jul 29, 1994 | 10 | 102°F (Jul 22) | 97°F | 64°F |
| 5 | Jul 27, 2014 – Aug 5, 2014 | 10 | 100°F (Jul 29) | 96°F | 66°F |
| 6 | Jun 26, 2015 – Jul 4, 2015 | 9 | 105°F (Jun 28) | 98°F | 68°F |
| 7 | Jul 24, 2022 – Aug 1, 2022 | 9 | 102°F (Jul 29) | 99°F | 67°F |
| 8 | Jul 27, 1973 – Aug 4, 1973 | 9 | 96°F (Jul 29) | 95°F | 62°F |
| 9 | Jul 16, 1936 – Jul 23, 1936 | 8 | 103°F (Jul 20) | 97°F | 61°F |
| 10 | Jul 22, 1998 – Jul 29, 1998 | 8 | 103°F (Jul 27) | 97°F | 67°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
26th-warmest month on record
19th-warmest July of 146 on record
+3.1° vs. 70.6° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
4 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 21–24, 2026, peaking at 96°F)
The longest July streak since 2024 (2 years). The July record is 20 days, set in 2024.
Average July Temperature by Year
1881–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024 | 78.2°F |
| 2 | 2021 | 77.5°F |
| 3 | 1906 | 75.9°F |
| 4 | 2014 | 75.7°F |
| 5 | 2007 | 75.6°F |
| 6 | 1998 | 75.3°F |
| 7 | 1960 | 75.0°F |
| 8 | 1938 | 75.0°F |
| 9 | 1985 | 75.0°F |
| 10 | 1925 | 74.9°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 2024 | 78.2°F |
| 2 | July 2021 | 77.5°F |
| 3 | August 2022 | 76.1°F |
| 4 | July 1906 | 75.9°F |
| 5 | July 2014 | 75.7°F |
| 6 | July 2007 | 75.6°F |
| 7 | July 1998 | 75.3°F |
| 8 | August 1915 | 75.2°F |
| 9 | July 1960 | 75.0°F |
| 10 | July 1938 | 75.0°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Spokane, WA | 73.7°F | 19th of 146 |
| Pullman, WA | 68.0°F | 50th of 120 |
| Lewiston, ID | 77.3°F | 37th of 133 |
| Dworshak, ID | 75.9°F | 13th of 121 |
| Omak, WA | 76.7°F | 12th of 109 |