Waco, TX
Texas · Records since 1901–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1969
+14° from 98° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 2004
-8° from 75° normalAll-Time Records — Waco
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 112°F | August 11, 1969 |
| 2 | 111°F | August 11, 1936 |
| 3 | 106°F | August 11, 2023 |
| 4 | 106°F | August 11, 2015 |
| 5 | 105°F | August 11, 1964 |
| 6 | 105°F | August 11, 1962 |
| 7 | 104°F | August 11, 2011 |
| 8 | 104°F | August 11, 1988 |
| 9 | 104°F | August 11, 1987 |
| 10 | 104°F | August 11, 1948 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 67°F | August 11, 2004 |
| 2 | 67°F | August 11, 1994 |
| 3 | 67°F | August 11, 1931 |
| 4 | 68°F | August 11, 1989 |
| 5 | 68°F | August 11, 1979 |
Heat Wave Summary — Waco
threshold: 102°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date155 of 222 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1902–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Waco
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Aug 14, 2011 – Sep 2, 2011 | 20 | 110°F (Aug 27) | 105°F | 80°F |
| 2 | Jul 2, 1978 – Jul 18, 1978 | 17 | 107°F (Jul 15) | 103°F | 79°F |
| 3 | Jul 30, 2023 – Aug 14, 2023 | 16 | 107°F (Aug 10) | 105°F | 80°F |
| 4 | Jul 17, 2022 – Jul 31, 2022 | 15 | 107°F (Jul 18) | 104°F | 80°F |
| 5 | Jul 2, 2011 – Jul 16, 2011 | 15 | 105°F (Jul 15) | 103°F | 79°F |
| 6 | Jul 6, 1998 – Jul 19, 1998 | 14 | 109°F (Jul 12) | 104°F | 78°F |
| 7 | Jul 31, 2011 – Aug 12, 2011 | 13 | 109°F (Aug 2) | 106°F | 81°F |
| 8 | Jul 22, 1998 – Aug 3, 1998 | 13 | 107°F (Aug 3) | 104°F | 78°F |
| 9 | Jul 28, 1967 – Aug 9, 1967 | 13 | 105°F (Jul 30) | 103°F | 80°F |
| 10 | Jul 9, 1969 – Jul 20, 1969 | 12 | 107°F (Jul 15) | 104°F | 79°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
108th-warmest month on record
44th-warmest July of 125 on record
+0.5° vs. 85.9° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
16 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 16–31, 2026, peaking at 106°F)
The longest July streak since 2025 (1 year). The July record is 31 days, set in 2018.
Average July Temperature by Year
1902–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2022 | 91.3°F |
| 2 | 2011 | 91.1°F |
| 3 | 1925 | 90.7°F |
| 4 | 1969 | 90.5°F |
| 5 | 1998 | 90.3°F |
| 6 | 1909 | 89.6°F |
| 7 | 1934 | 89.4°F |
| 8 | 2018 | 89.3°F |
| 9 | 1978 | 89.2°F |
| 10 | 2023 | 89.2°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 2011 | 92.9°F |
| 2 | July 2022 | 91.3°F |
| 3 | July 2011 | 91.1°F |
| 4 | August 2023 | 91.0°F |
| 5 | July 1925 | 90.7°F |
| 6 | July 1969 | 90.5°F |
| 7 | July 1998 | 90.3°F |
| 8 | August 1951 | 89.9°F |
| 9 | July 1909 | 89.6°F |
| 10 | July 1934 | 89.4°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Waco, TX | 86.4°F | 44th of 125 |
| College Station, TX | 84.8°F | 53rd of 129 |
| Dallas, TX | 89.7°F | 9th of 113 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth, TX | 88.3°F | 11th of 128 |
| Austin, TX | 85.8°F | 34th of 129 |