Wilmington, NC
North Carolina · Records since 1874–2026
Records for August 11
🔥 Record High
August 11, 2010
+8° from 89° normal❄ Record Low
August 11, 1879
-11° from 72° normalAll-Time Records — Wilmington
Top 10 Record Highs — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 97°F | August 11, 2010 |
| 2 | 97°F | August 11, 2009 |
| 3 | 97°F | August 11, 1999 |
| 4 | 97°F | August 11, 1980 |
| 5 | 96°F | August 11, 2011 |
| 6 | 96°F | August 11, 1977 |
| 7 | 95°F | August 11, 1983 |
| 8 | 95°F | August 11, 1954 |
| 9 | 94°F | August 11, 2022 |
| 10 | 94°F | August 11, 2013 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 11
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 61°F | August 11, 1879 |
| 2 | 62°F | August 11, 2002 |
| 3 | 63°F | August 11, 1989 |
| 4 | 64°F | August 11, 1974 |
| 5 | 65°F | August 11, 1919 |
Heat Wave Summary — Wilmington
threshold: 93°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date122 of 221 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1874–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Wilmington
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jul 31, 1980 – Aug 12, 1980 | 13 | 101°F (Aug 1) | 97°F | 76°F |
| 2 | Aug 14, 1968 – Aug 26, 1968 | 13 | 100°F (Aug 21) | 96°F | 75°F |
| 3 | Jul 12, 2019 – Jul 22, 2019 | 11 | 97°F (Jul 18) | 95°F | 77°F |
| 4 | Jul 5, 1977 – Jul 14, 1977 | 10 | 102°F (Jul 7) | 97°F | 75°F |
| 5 | Jun 13, 2015 – Jun 22, 2015 | 10 | 100°F (Jun 16) | 96°F | 76°F |
| 6 | Jun 30, 1991 – Jul 9, 1991 | 10 | 97°F (Jul 8) | 95°F | 75°F |
| 7 | Jul 16, 2012 – Jul 24, 2012 | 9 | 100°F (Jul 24) | 95°F | 77°F |
| 8 | Jul 7, 1986 – Jul 15, 1986 | 9 | 99°F (Jul 8) | 97°F | 76°F |
| 9 | Jul 14, 1983 – Jul 22, 1983 | 9 | 98°F (Jul 16) | 96°F | 78°F |
| 10 | Jul 26, 2022 – Aug 3, 2022 | 9 | 97°F (Aug 1) | 95°F | 80°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
7th-warmest month on record
7th-warmest July of 153 on record
+2.0° vs. 81.4° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
10 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 3–12, 2026, peaking at 102°F)
The longest July streak since 2020 (6 years). The July record is 18 days, set in 1977.
100°F Milestone
Wilmington reached 102°F in 2026 — the first time it hit 100°F since 2019 (7 years).
Average July Temperature by Year
1874–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2012 | 84.7°F |
| 2 | 1993 | 84.1°F |
| 3 | 1986 | 84.0°F |
| 4 | 2016 | 83.7°F |
| 5 | 1875 | 83.5°F |
| 6 | 1999 | 83.4°F |
| 7 | 2026 | 83.3°F |
| 8 | 2025 | 83.2°F |
| 9 | 2020 | 83.1°F |
| 10 | 2022 | 83.0°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 2012 | 84.7°F |
| 2 | July 1993 | 84.1°F |
| 3 | July 1986 | 84.0°F |
| 4 | July 2016 | 83.7°F |
| 5 | July 1875 | 83.5°F |
| 6 | July 1999 | 83.4°F |
| 7 | July 2026 | 83.3°F |
| 8 | July 2025 | 83.2°F |
| 9 | July 2020 | 83.1°F |
| 10 | July 2022 | 83.0°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Wilmington, NC | 83.3°F | 7th of 153 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | 82.7°F | 5th of 66 |
| Lumberton, NC | 82.0°F | 17th of 117 |
| Fayetteville, NC | 82.9°F | 12th of 112 |
| New Bern, NC | 81.5°F | 22nd of 91 |