Wallops Island, VA
Virginia · Records since 1966–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 2010
+12° from 85° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1972
-11° from 69° normalAll-Time Records — Wallops Island
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 97°F | August 11, 2010 |
| 2 | 92°F | August 11, 1977 |
| 3 | 91°F | August 11, 2016 |
| 4 | 91°F | August 11, 2009 |
| 5 | 91°F | August 11, 2005 |
| 6 | 90°F | August 11, 2021 |
| 7 | 90°F | August 11, 1979 |
| 8 | 89°F | August 11, 1986 |
| 9 | 88°F | August 11, 1992 |
| 10 | 88°F | August 11, 1988 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 58°F | August 11, 1972 |
| 2 | 59°F | August 11, 1974 |
| 3 | 62°F | August 11, 2014 |
| 4 | 62°F | August 11, 1993 |
| 5 | 62°F | August 11, 1968 |
Heat Wave Summary — Wallops Island
threshold: 91°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date103 of 221 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1967–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Wallops Island
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jun 28, 2012 – Jul 8, 2012 | 11 | 102°F (Jul 7) | 96°F | 75°F |
| 2 | Aug 11, 2016 – Aug 19, 2016 | 9 | 98°F (Aug 14) | 93°F | 76°F |
| 3 | Jul 8, 1993 – Jul 14, 1993 | 7 | 101°F (Jul 10) | 96°F | 76°F |
| 4 | Jul 18, 1991 – Jul 23, 1991 | 6 | 100°F (Jul 21) | 96°F | 76°F |
| 5 | Jul 20, 2010 – Jul 25, 2010 | 6 | 100°F (Jul 24) | 96°F | 76°F |
| 6 | Jul 29, 2011 – Aug 3, 2011 | 6 | 99°F (Jul 29) | 93°F | 73°F |
| 7 | Jul 17, 2019 – Jul 22, 2019 | 6 | 98°F (Jul 20) | 96°F | 78°F |
| 8 | Jun 25, 2019 – Jun 30, 2019 | 6 | 96°F (Jun 29) | 93°F | 74°F |
| 9 | Jul 15, 2013 – Jul 20, 2013 | 6 | 94°F (Jul 17) | 93°F | 77°F |
| 10 | Jul 18, 2020 – Jul 22, 2020 | 5 | 100°F (Jul 20) | 94°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
40th-warmest month on record
27th-warmest July of 60 on record
-0.4° vs. 78.2° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
2 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 3–4, 2026, peaking at 98°F)
The longest July streak since 2025 (1 year). The July record is 9 days, set in 1993.
Average July Temperature by Year
1967–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2012 | 82.1°F |
| 2 | 2020 | 81.2°F |
| 3 | 2019 | 81.1°F |
| 4 | 2011 | 80.6°F |
| 5 | 2016 | 80.5°F |
| 6 | 2010 | 80.5°F |
| 7 | 1993 | 80.2°F |
| 8 | 2023 | 80.1°F |
| 9 | 2025 | 80.1°F |
| 10 | 2022 | 79.9°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 2012 | 82.1°F |
| 2 | July 2020 | 81.2°F |
| 3 | July 2019 | 81.1°F |
| 4 | July 2011 | 80.6°F |
| 5 | August 2018 | 80.5°F |
| 6 | July 2016 | 80.5°F |
| 7 | July 2010 | 80.5°F |
| 8 | July 1993 | 80.2°F |
| 9 | August 2016 | 80.1°F |
| 10 | July 2023 | 80.1°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Wallops Island, VA | 77.9°F | 27th of 60 |
| Salisbury, MD | 78.5°F | 29th of 121 |
| Georgetown, DE | 78.7°F | 19th of 80 |
| Norfolk, VA | 81.2°F | 29th of 153 |
| Annapolis, MD | 79.6°F | 29th of 119 |