Springfield, MO
Missouri · Records since 1888–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1935
+12° from 90° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1967
-20° from 68° normalAll-Time Records — Springfield
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 102°F | August 11, 1935 |
| 2 | 102°F | August 11, 1934 |
| 3 | 101°F | August 11, 1983 |
| 4 | 100°F | August 11, 1999 |
| 5 | 100°F | August 11, 1918 |
| 6 | 100°F | August 11, 1907 |
| 7 | 99°F | August 11, 2010 |
| 8 | 99°F | August 11, 2007 |
| 9 | 98°F | August 11, 1962 |
| 10 | 98°F | August 11, 1941 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 48°F | August 11, 1967 |
| 2 | 53°F | August 11, 2004 |
| 3 | 53°F | August 11, 1965 |
| 4 | 55°F | August 11, 1960 |
| 5 | 56°F | August 11, 2012 |
Heat Wave Summary — Springfield
threshold: 95°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date133 of 222 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1888–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Springfield
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Aug 8, 1936 – Aug 24, 1936 | 17 | 105°F (Aug 16) | 100°F | 78°F |
| 2 | Jul 31, 1934 – Aug 15, 1934 | 16 | 104°F (Aug 9) | 100°F | 78°F |
| 3 | Jul 5, 1966 – Jul 20, 1966 | 16 | 101°F (Jul 11) | 98°F | 71°F |
| 4 | Jul 29, 1980 – Aug 12, 1980 | 15 | 105°F (Jul 30) | 101°F | 71°F |
| 5 | Jul 7, 1980 – Jul 20, 1980 | 14 | 104°F (Jul 16) | 101°F | 72°F |
| 6 | Jul 28, 1947 – Aug 9, 1947 | 13 | 100°F (Jul 29) | 98°F | 70°F |
| 7 | Jul 16, 1934 – Jul 26, 1934 | 11 | 106°F (Jul 24) | 101°F | 78°F |
| 8 | Aug 25, 2000 – Sep 4, 2000 | 11 | 102°F (Aug 31) | 100°F | 71°F |
| 9 | Aug 7, 2007 – Aug 17, 2007 | 11 | 102°F (Aug 14) | 99°F | 73°F |
| 10 | Jul 11, 1954 – Jul 20, 1954 | 10 | 113°F (Jul 14) | 104°F | 76°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
38th-warmest month on record
20th-warmest July of 139 on record
+1.6° vs. 78.6° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
5 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 25–29, 2026, peaking at 97°F)
The longest July streak since 2025 (1 year). The July record is 27 days, set in 1936.
Average July Temperature by Year
1888–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1934 | 85.5°F |
| 2 | 1954 | 84.8°F |
| 3 | 2011 | 84.6°F |
| 4 | 2012 | 84.3°F |
| 5 | 1936 | 84.2°F |
| 6 | 1901 | 83.9°F |
| 7 | 1980 | 83.7°F |
| 8 | 2022 | 83.5°F |
| 9 | 1986 | 82.0°F |
| 10 | 1966 | 81.6°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 1934 | 85.5°F |
| 2 | July 1954 | 84.8°F |
| 3 | July 2011 | 84.6°F |
| 4 | August 1936 | 84.4°F |
| 5 | July 2012 | 84.3°F |
| 6 | July 1936 | 84.2°F |
| 7 | July 1901 | 83.9°F |
| 8 | July 1980 | 83.7°F |
| 9 | August 1938 | 83.5°F |
| 10 | July 2022 | 83.5°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield, MO | 80.2°F | 20th of 139 |
| Harrison, AR | 82.2°F | 13th of 120 |
| Jefferson City, MO | 79.7°F | 30th of 125 |
| Columbia, MO | 78.7°F | 55th of 137 |
| Russellville, AR | 84.2°F | 10th of 132 |