Wausau, WI
Wisconsin · Records since 1895–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1947
+14° from 79° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1982
-16° from 58° normalAll-Time Records — Wausau
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 93°F | August 11, 1947 |
| 2 | 91°F | August 11, 1944 |
| 3 | 90°F | August 11, 1988 |
| 4 | 89°F | August 11, 1993 |
| 5 | 88°F | August 11, 2018 |
| 6 | 88°F | August 11, 2002 |
| 7 | 88°F | August 11, 1936 |
| 8 | 88°F | August 11, 1935 |
| 9 | 88°F | August 11, 1920 |
| 10 | 88°F | August 11, 1905 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 42°F | August 11, 1982 |
| 2 | 42°F | August 11, 1967 |
| 3 | 43°F | August 11, 1950 |
| 4 | 43°F | August 11, 1904 |
| 5 | 44°F | August 11, 1954 |
Heat Wave Summary — Wausau
threshold: 88°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date124 of 222 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1895–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Wausau
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 6, 1936 – Jul 18, 1936 | 13 | 107°F (Jul 13) | 99°F | 70°F |
| 2 | Jul 2, 1937 – Jul 12, 1937 | 11 | 97°F (Jul 11) | 92°F | 66°F |
| 3 | Jul 12, 1932 – Jul 21, 1932 | 10 | 100°F (Jul 20) | 93°F | 67°F |
| 4 | Jul 22, 1941 – Jul 31, 1941 | 10 | 96°F (Jul 24) | 93°F | 71°F |
| 5 | Jun 28, 1921 – Jul 7, 1921 | 10 | 93°F (Jul 5) | 91°F | 67°F |
| 6 | Jun 25, 1910 – Jul 3, 1910 | 9 | 98°F (Jun 29) | 93°F | 60°F |
| 7 | Jun 17, 1995 – Jun 25, 1995 | 9 | 96°F (Jun 21) | 93°F | 67°F |
| 8 | Aug 26, 1937 – Sep 3, 1937 | 9 | 95°F (Aug 27) | 92°F | 67°F |
| 9 | Jun 24, 1933 – Jul 1, 1933 | 8 | 100°F (Jun 27) | 94°F | 68°F |
| 10 | Jul 10, 2005 – Jul 17, 2005 | 8 | 95°F (Jul 17) | 92°F | 64°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
18th-warmest month on record
16th-warmest July of 127 on record
+3.4° vs. 70.0° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
2 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 13–14, 2026, peaking at 93°F)
Ties the longest July streak since 2020 (6 years). The July record is 13 days, set in 1936.
Average July Temperature by Year
1895–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1936 | 76.7°F |
| 2 | 2012 | 76.0°F |
| 3 | 1921 | 75.1°F |
| 4 | 1916 | 74.8°F |
| 5 | 1935 | 74.8°F |
| 6 | 1934 | 74.3°F |
| 7 | 1983 | 74.0°F |
| 8 | 1999 | 74.0°F |
| 9 | 2011 | 73.8°F |
| 10 | 1955 | 73.7°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 1936 | 76.7°F |
| 2 | July 2012 | 76.0°F |
| 3 | July 1921 | 75.1°F |
| 4 | July 1916 | 74.8°F |
| 5 | July 1935 | 74.8°F |
| 6 | August 1937 | 74.6°F |
| 7 | July 1934 | 74.3°F |
| 8 | July 1983 | 74.0°F |
| 9 | July 1999 | 74.0°F |
| 10 | July 2011 | 73.8°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Wausau, WI | 73.3°F | 16th of 127 |
| Rhinelander, WI | 70.1°F | 19th of 109 |
| Green Bay, WI | 72.3°F | 30th of 140 |
| Eau Claire, WI | 74.4°F | 26th of 133 |
| Ashland, WI | 70.0°F | 15th of 114 |