Wichita, KS
Kansas · Records since 1888–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 1936
+20° from 92° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1967
-18° from 70° normalAll-Time Records — Wichita
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 112°F | August 11, 1936 |
| 2 | 106°F | August 11, 1999 |
| 3 | 106°F | August 11, 1934 |
| 4 | 105°F | August 11, 2010 |
| 5 | 105°F | August 11, 1935 |
| 6 | 104°F | August 11, 1954 |
| 7 | 102°F | August 11, 1983 |
| 8 | 102°F | August 11, 1978 |
| 9 | 102°F | August 11, 1975 |
| 10 | 102°F | August 11, 1943 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 52°F | August 11, 1967 |
| 2 | 53°F | August 11, 1902 |
| 3 | 56°F | August 11, 1931 |
| 4 | 57°F | August 11, 1968 |
| 5 | 57°F | August 11, 1898 |
Heat Wave Summary — Wichita
threshold: 100°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date143 of 221 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 — Wichita
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Aug 7, 1936 – Aug 26, 1936 | 20 | 114°F (Aug 12) | 105°F | 81°F |
| 2 | Jul 3, 1980 – Jul 20, 1980 | 18 | 112°F (Jul 12) | 108°F | 79°F |
| 3 | Aug 19, 2000 – Sep 3, 2000 | 16 | 108°F (Aug 26) | 104°F | 73°F |
| 4 | Jul 31, 1934 – Aug 12, 1934 | 13 | 109°F (Jul 31) | 105°F | 80°F |
| 5 | Jun 28, 1990 – Jul 10, 1990 | 13 | 108°F (Jul 2) | 105°F | 76°F |
| 6 | Jul 10, 1934 – Jul 22, 1934 | 13 | 107°F (Jul 13) | 103°F | 80°F |
| 7 | Jul 15, 2011 – Jul 24, 2011 | 10 | 108°F (Jul 23) | 105°F | 78°F |
| 8 | Jul 26, 2011 – Aug 3, 2011 | 9 | 111°F (Jul 27) | 106°F | 77°F |
| 9 | Jul 27, 2012 – Aug 4, 2012 | 9 | 111°F (Jul 29) | 106°F | 77°F |
| 10 | Jul 28, 1980 – Aug 5, 1980 | 9 | 110°F (Aug 1) | 106°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
39th-warmest month on record
24th-warmest July of 139 on record
+1.8° vs. 81.6° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
21 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 2–22, 2026, peaking at 100°F)
The longest July streak since 2022 (4 years). The July record is 31 days, set in 1954.
Average July Temperature by Year
1888–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1980 | 90.4°F |
| 2 | 2011 | 89.3°F |
| 3 | 1954 | 89.2°F |
| 4 | 2012 | 88.2°F |
| 5 | 1934 | 88.2°F |
| 6 | 1936 | 87.7°F |
| 7 | 2001 | 86.3°F |
| 8 | 1901 | 85.5°F |
| 9 | 1978 | 85.1°F |
| 10 | 1964 | 85.0°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 1980 | 90.4°F |
| 2 | July 2011 | 89.3°F |
| 3 | July 1954 | 89.2°F |
| 4 | August 1936 | 88.9°F |
| 5 | July 2012 | 88.2°F |
| 6 | July 1934 | 88.2°F |
| 7 | July 1936 | 87.7°F |
| 8 | August 2000 | 86.6°F |
| 9 | July 2001 | 86.3°F |
| 10 | August 1913 | 85.6°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita, KS | 83.4°F | 24th of 139 |
| Salina, KS | 82.6°F | 37th of 124 |
| Stillwater, OK | 84.4°F | 22nd of 128 |
| Tulsa, OK | 85.4°F | 19th of 122 |
| Topeka, KS | 79.6°F | 56th of 140 |