Tupelo, MS
Mississippi · Records since 1930–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1935
+14° from 92° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1969
-15° from 72° normalAll-Time Records — Tupelo
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 106°F | August 11, 1935 |
| 2 | 102°F | August 11, 1954 |
| 3 | 100°F | August 11, 2007 |
| 4 | 100°F | August 11, 1999 |
| 5 | 100°F | August 11, 1956 |
| 6 | 99°F | August 11, 2010 |
| 7 | 99°F | August 11, 1988 |
| 8 | 98°F | August 11, 2020 |
| 9 | 98°F | August 11, 1941 |
| 10 | 98°F | August 11, 1939 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 57°F | August 11, 1969 |
| 2 | 58°F | August 11, 1976 |
| 3 | 61°F | August 11, 1967 |
| 4 | 62°F | August 11, 1962 |
| 5 | 62°F | August 11, 1953 |
Heat Wave Summary — Tupelo
threshold: 97°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date110 of 221 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1930–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Tupelo
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Aug 6, 1980 – Aug 26, 1980 | 21 | 105°F (Aug 20) | 99°F | 67°F |
| 2 | Jul 1, 1980 – Jul 20, 1980 | 20 | 105°F (Jul 14) | 101°F | 71°F |
| 3 | Jul 29, 1935 – Aug 14, 1935 | 17 | 107°F (Aug 8) | 102°F | 73°F |
| 4 | Aug 3, 2007 – Aug 18, 2007 | 16 | 107°F (Aug 15) | 101°F | 75°F |
| 5 | Jul 30, 2006 – Aug 10, 2006 | 12 | 105°F (Aug 9) | 101°F | 75°F |
| 6 | Sep 3, 1939 – Sep 14, 1939 | 12 | 103°F (Sep 9) | 101°F | 67°F |
| 7 | Aug 3, 1956 – Aug 14, 1956 | 12 | 102°F (Aug 6) | 99°F | 74°F |
| 8 | Jun 27, 2012 – Jul 7, 2012 | 11 | 106°F (Jun 29) | 101°F | 71°F |
| 9 | Aug 2, 1934 – Aug 12, 1934 | 11 | 105°F (Aug 7) | 100°F | 74°F |
| 10 | Jun 13, 1936 – Jun 22, 1936 | 10 | 108°F (Jun 20) | 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
48th-warmest month on record
29th-warmest July of 97 on record
+1.3° vs. 81.5° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
7 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 25–31, 2026, peaking at 97°F)
The longest July streak since 2025 (1 year). The July record is 30 days, set in 1935.
Average July Temperature by Year
1930–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2022 | 85.5°F |
| 2 | 1954 | 85.2°F |
| 3 | 1943 | 84.9°F |
| 4 | 1986 | 84.6°F |
| 5 | 2006 | 84.4°F |
| 6 | 1952 | 84.2°F |
| 7 | 1980 | 84.1°F |
| 8 | 2025 | 83.9°F |
| 9 | 2020 | 83.8°F |
| 10 | 2011 | 83.8°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 2007 | 86.7°F |
| 2 | August 1954 | 86.1°F |
| 3 | August 2006 | 85.8°F |
| 4 | July 2022 | 85.5°F |
| 5 | July 1954 | 85.2°F |
| 6 | July 1943 | 84.9°F |
| 7 | August 1951 | 84.8°F |
| 8 | July 1986 | 84.6°F |
| 9 | August 1935 | 84.4°F |
| 10 | July 2006 | 84.4°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Tupelo, MS | 82.8°F | 29th of 97 |
| Muscle Shoals, AL | 81.2°F | 43rd of 127 |
| Memphis, TN | 84.4°F | 19th of 152 |
| Greenwood, MS | 83.4°F | 15th of 77 |