Cold outbreak in United States, 12 to 18 July 2026
Cold outbreak in United States, 12 to 18 July 2026: 56 records at 41 stations, peak on 15 July 2026. Closed.
Data as of . Last revised (2026-10-17).
Key Facts
- Cold outbreak in United States, 12 to 18 July 2026 set or tied 56 station records at 41 stations.
- It ran from 12 July 2026 to 18 July 2026 (7 days) and its peak day was 15 July 2026.
- Status: closed.
- Ashdown 4 SSE set a daily record low maximum temperature of 24.4 C (75.9 F) on 13 July 2026.
- The busiest day was 15 July 2026 with 20 records.
- The oldest broken record in the ranked list had stood for 125 years.
Footprint
12 to 18 July 2026| Station | Type | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashdown 4 SSE | Record low maximum temperature | 24.4 C (75.9 F) | 2026-07-13 |
| Crockett | Record low maximum temperature | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | 2026-07-15 |
| Danevang 1 W | Record low maximum temperature | 26.1 C (79.0 F) | 2026-07-15 |
| New Iberia AP - Acadiana Rgnl | Record low maximum temperature | 26.1 C (79.0 F) | 2026-07-13 |
| Eden | Record low maximum temperature | 23.9 C (75.0 F) | 2026-07-16 |
| El Campo | Record low maximum temperature | 28.3 C (82.9 F) | 2026-07-14 |
| Randolph AFB | Record low maximum temperature | 25.6 C (78.1 F) | 2026-07-15 |
| San Antonio Kelly AFB | Record low maximum temperature | 27.2 C (81.0 F) | 2026-07-15 |
| Lake Arthur 7 SW | Record low maximum temperature | 25.6 C (78.1 F) | 2026-07-15 |
| Galveston Scholes Fld | Record low maximum temperature | 28.3 C (82.9 F) | 2026-07-14 |
| Austin-Camp Mabry | Record low maximum temperature | 26.1 C (79.0 F) | 2026-07-14 |
| Sonora | Record low minimum temperature | 12.8 C (55.0 F) | 2026-07-16 |
| Leesville | Record low maximum temperature | 25.6 C (78.1 F) | 2026-07-14 |
| New Roads 5 NE | Record low maximum temperature | 26.7 C (80.1 F) | 2026-07-13 |
| San Marcos | Record low maximum temperature | 26.1 C (79.0 F) | 2026-07-14 |
| Leland Bowman Lock | Record low maximum temperature | 27.2 C (81.0 F) | 2026-07-13 |
| Austin Bergstrom Intl AP | Record low maximum temperature | 26.7 C (80.1 F) | 2026-07-14 |
| New Orleans Alvin Callender Fl | Record low maximum temperature | 28.3 C (82.9 F) | 2026-07-13 |
| Centerville | Record low maximum temperature | 26.1 C (79.0 F) | 2026-07-14 |
| Brazoria Nwr Texas | Record low maximum temperature | 27.8 C (82.0 F) | 2026-07-14 |
| Killeen | Record low maximum temperature | 25.6 C (78.1 F) | 2026-07-15 |
| Dripping Springs 6 E | Record low maximum temperature | 24.4 C (75.9 F) | 2026-07-15 |
| Amistad Dam | Record low maximum temperature | 26.1 C (79.0 F) | 2026-07-12 |
| Huntsville | Record low maximum temperature | 22.8 C (73.0 F) | 2026-07-15 |
| Brownwood 2NE | Record low maximum temperature | 26.7 C (80.1 F) | 2026-07-17 |
| Orange 9 N | Record low maximum temperature | 26.1 C (79.0 F) | 2026-07-15 |
| Georgetown Lake | Record low maximum temperature | 24.4 C (75.9 F) | 2026-07-17 |
| Brenham | Record low maximum temperature | 25.6 C (78.1 F) | 2026-07-15 |
| Ft McKavett | Record low maximum temperature | 26.1 C (79.0 F) | 2026-07-17 |
| Slidell AP | Record low maximum temperature | 27.2 C (81.0 F) | 2026-07-13 |
| Carville 2 SW | Record low maximum temperature | 26.1 C (79.0 F) | 2026-07-13 |
| Thibodaux 4 SE | Record low maximum temperature | 27.2 C (81.0 F) | 2026-07-14 |
| Pleasanton | Record low maximum temperature | 31.1 C (88.0 F) | 2026-07-15 |
| Rusk | Record low maximum temperature | 26.1 C (79.0 F) | 2026-07-15 |
| Boyce 3 WNW | Record low maximum temperature | 26.1 C (79.0 F) | 2026-07-13 |
| Lake Tawakoni | Record low maximum temperature | 28.3 C (82.9 F) | 2026-07-14 |
| College STN Easterwood Fld | Record low maximum temperature | 24.4 C (75.9 F) | 2026-07-14 |
| Beaumont Rsch Ctr | Record low maximum temperature | 26.1 C (79.0 F) | 2026-07-15 |
| Boerne | Record low maximum temperature | 23.9 C (75.0 F) | 2026-07-16 |
| Navarro Mills Dam | Record low maximum temperature | 28.3 C (82.9 F) | 2026-07-14 |
| Longview Wsmo | Record low maximum temperature | 28.9 C (84.0 F) | 2026-07-14 |
| Del Rio Intl AP | Record low maximum temperature | 27.2 C (81.0 F) | 2026-07-14 |
| New Orleans Lakefront AP | Record low minimum temperature | 23.3 C (73.9 F) | 2026-07-14 |
| Kerrville 3 NNE | Record low maximum temperature | 26.7 C (80.1 F) | 2026-07-17 |
| Slidell | Record low maximum temperature | 28.3 C (82.9 F) | 2026-07-14 |
| Cleburne | Record low maximum temperature | 28.9 C (84.0 F) | 2026-07-14 |
| Junction 4SSW | Record low maximum temperature | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | 2026-07-15 |
| Junction Kimble Co AP | Record low maximum temperature | 26.1 C (79.0 F) | 2026-07-14 |
Records per Day
Peak day 20| Date | Records |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | 1 |
| 2026-07-13 | 10 |
| 2026-07-14 | 16 |
| 2026-07-15 | 20 |
| 2026-07-16 | 4 |
| 2026-07-17 | 4 |
| 2026-07-18 | 1 |
Top Records by Margin
Margin over the record replaced| Eden, 07-16 | |
|---|---|
| Ashdown 4 SSE, 07-13 | |
| Randolph AFB, 07-15 | |
| San Antonio Kelly AFB, 07-15 | |
| Leland Bowman Lock, 07-13 | |
| Sonora, 07-16 | |
| San Marcos, 07-14 | |
| El Campo, 07-14 | |
| Crockett, 07-15 | |
| San Marcos, 07-15 | |
| Centerville, 07-14 | |
| Danevang 1 W, 07-15 | |
| Lake Arthur 7 SW, 07-15 | |
| Austin-Camp Mabry, 07-14 | |
| New Iberia AP - Acadiana Rgnl, 07-13 |
Margin is how far the new value is beyond the record it replaced. Ties are not shown.
Margin Against Age of the Broken Record
| Margin (C) | Years the old record stood |
|---|---|
| 4.5 | 80 |
| 2.2 | 115 |
| 1.7 | 89 |
| 0.6 | 125 |
| 5.0 | 65 |
| 2.3 | 76 |
| 4.4 | 56 |
| 1.1 | 80 |
| 3.9 | 59 |
| 0.6 | 76 |
| 2.8 | 40 |
| 1.1 | 76 |
| 0.5 | 71 |
| 0.5 | 76 |
| 2.8 | 43 |
| 3.4 | 37 |
| 2.2 | 43 |
| 0.5 | 76 |
| 2.2 | 36 |
| 0.6 | 61 |
| 4.4 | 24 |
| 3.3 | 24 |
| 1.1 | 35 |
| 3.9 | 24 |
| 2.8 | 36 |
| 0.6 | 49 |
| 1.6 | 24 |
| 0.5 | 36 |
| 1.1 | 24 |
| 1.1 | 28 |
| 2.8 | 0 |
| 1.7 | 36 |
| 2.2 | 20 |
| 0.5 | 40 |
| 1.1 | 36 |
| 1.1 | 36 |
| 0.5 | 24 |
| 2.8 | 19 |
| 1.7 | 12 |
| 1.7 | 12 |
| 2.3 | 13 |
| 3.9 | 8 |
| 0.5 | 20 |
| 2.2 | 0 |
| 1.6 | 12 |
| 1.1 | 27 |
| 1.2 | 16 |
| 1.7 | 7 |
| 0.6 | 7 |
| 1.1 | 7 |
| 1.1 | 4 |
| 0.6 | 7 |
| 1.1 | 13 |
| 0.6 | 13 |
| 1.1 | 19 |
| 0.5 | 8 |
Compared With Other Events
Station records per event| Cold outbreak in United States and Mexico, 6 February to 5 March 2021 | |
|---|---|
| Cold outbreak in United States and Mexico, 13 October to 5 November 2020 | |
| Cold outbreak in United States and Mexico, 23 December 2017 to 8 January 2018 | |
| Cold outbreak in United States and Mexico, 3 to 23 January 2024 | |
| Cold outbreak in United States, 15 January to 10 February 2026 | |
| Cold outbreak in United States, 12 to 18 July 2026 (this event) |
Every Record Set
65 of 56| Date | Station | Record | Value | Margin | Years stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Amistad Dam | Record low maximum temperature | 26.1 C (79.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 49 | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-07-13 | Ashdown 4 SSE | Record low maximum temperature | 24.4 C (75.9 F) | 4.5 C (8.1 F) | 80 | 48 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2026-07-13 | New Iberia AP - Acadiana Rgnl | Record low maximum temperature | 26.1 C (79.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 125 | 42 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2026-07-13 | New Roads 5 NE | Record low maximum temperature | 26.7 C (80.1 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 76 | 32 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-07-13 | Leland Bowman Lock | Record low maximum temperature | 27.2 C (81.0 F) | 3.4 C (6.1 F) | 37 | 30 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-07-13 | New Orleans Alvin Callender Fl | Record low maximum temperature | 28.3 C (82.9 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 61 | 27 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-07-13 | Brazoria Nwr Texas | Record low maximum temperature | 29.4 C (84.9 F) | 2.3 C (4.1 F) | 13 | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-07-13 | Slidell AP | Record low maximum temperature | 27.2 C (81.0 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 7 | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-07-13 | Carville 2 SW | Record low maximum temperature | 26.1 C (79.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 7 | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-07-13 | Boyce 3 WNW | Record low maximum temperature | 26.1 C (79.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 13 | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-07-14 | El Campo | Record low maximum temperature | 28.3 C (82.9 F) | 2.3 C (4.1 F) | 76 | 40 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2026-07-14 | Galveston Scholes Fld | Record low maximum temperature | 28.3 C (82.9 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 76 | 35 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2026-07-14 | Austin-Camp Mabry | Record low maximum temperature | 26.1 C (79.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 76 | 34 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-07-14 | Leesville | Record low maximum temperature | 25.6 C (78.1 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 71 | 33 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-07-14 | San Marcos | Record low maximum temperature | 26.1 C (79.0 F) | 2.8 C (5.0 F) | 43 | 32 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-07-14 | Austin Bergstrom Intl AP | Record low maximum temperature | 26.7 C (80.1 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 76 | 30 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-07-14 | Centerville | Record low maximum temperature | 26.1 C (79.0 F) | 2.2 C (4.0 F) | 36 | 27 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-07-14 | Brazoria Nwr Texas | Record low maximum temperature | 27.8 C (82.0 F) | 3.3 C (5.9 F) | 24 | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-07-14 | Killeen | Record low maximum temperature | 27.2 C (81.0 F) | 2.8 C (5.0 F) | 36 | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-07-14 | Dripping Springs 6 E | Record low maximum temperature | 26.1 C (79.0 F) | 2.8 C (5.0 F) | 19 | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-07-14 | Amistad Dam | Record low maximum temperature | 24.4 C (75.9 F) | 1.2 C (2.2 F) | 16 | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-07-14 | Thibodaux 4 SE | Record low maximum temperature | 27.2 C (81.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 7 | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-07-14 | Slidell AP | Record low maximum temperature | 27.2 C (81.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 13 | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-07-14 | Lake Tawakoni | Record low maximum temperature | 28.3 C (82.9 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 19 | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-07-14 | College STN Easterwood Fld | Record low maximum temperature (tie) | 24.4 C (75.9 F) | tie | 42 | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-07-14 | San Antonio Kelly AFB | Record low maximum temperature (tie) | 29.4 C (84.9 F) | tie | 76 | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-07-14 | Galveston Scholes Fld | Record low minimum temperature (tie) | 22.8 C (73.0 F) | tie | 76 | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-07-14 | Navarro Mills Dam | Record low maximum temperature (tie) | 28.3 C (82.9 F) | tie | 36 | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-07-14 | Longview Wsmo | Record low maximum temperature (tie) | 28.9 C (84.0 F) | tie | 39 | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-07-14 | Del Rio Intl AP | Record low maximum temperature (tie) | 27.2 C (81.0 F) | tie | 36 | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-07-14 | New Orleans Lakefront AP | Record low minimum temperature (tie) | 23.3 C (73.9 F) | tie | 33 | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-07-14 | Slidell | Record low maximum temperature (tie) | 28.3 C (82.9 F) | tie | 7 | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-07-14 | Cleburne | Record low maximum temperature (tie) | 28.9 C (84.0 F) | tie | 0 | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-07-14 | Junction Kimble Co AP | Record low maximum temperature (tie) | 26.1 C (79.0 F) | tie | 0 | 1 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-07-15 | Crockett | Record low maximum temperature | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | 2.2 C (4.0 F) | 115 | 47 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2026-07-15 | Danevang 1 W | Record low maximum temperature | 26.1 C (79.0 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 89 | 44 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2026-07-15 | Randolph AFB | Record low maximum temperature | 25.6 C (78.1 F) | 4.4 C (7.9 F) | 56 | 40 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2026-07-15 | Lake Arthur 7 SW | Record low maximum temperature | 25.6 C (78.1 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 80 | 39 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2026-07-15 | San Antonio Kelly AFB | Record low maximum temperature | 27.2 C (81.0 F) | 3.9 C (7.0 F) | 59 | 39 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2026-07-15 | San Marcos | Record low maximum temperature | 23.9 C (75.0 F) | 2.2 C (4.0 F) | 43 | 30 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-07-15 | Killeen | Record low maximum temperature | 25.6 C (78.1 F) | 4.4 C (7.9 F) | 24 | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-07-15 | Sonora | Record low minimum temperature | 12.2 C (54.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 35 | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-07-15 | Dripping Springs 6 E | Record low maximum temperature | 24.4 C (75.9 F) | 3.9 C (7.0 F) | 24 | 24 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-07-15 | El Campo | Record low maximum temperature | 26.7 C (80.1 F) | 1.6 C (2.9 F) | 24 | 22 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-07-15 | Huntsville | Record low maximum temperature | 22.8 C (73.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 24 | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-07-15 | Orange 9 N | Record low maximum temperature | 26.1 C (79.0 F) | 2.2 C (4.0 F) | 20 | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-07-15 | Brenham | Record low maximum temperature | 25.6 C (78.1 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 24 | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-07-15 | Ft McKavett | Record low maximum temperature | 26.1 C (79.0 F) | 2.2 C (4.0 F) | 0 | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-07-15 | Austin Bergstrom Intl AP | Record low maximum temperature | 26.7 C (80.1 F) | 1.6 C (2.9 F) | 12 | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-07-15 | Pleasanton | Record low maximum temperature | 31.1 C (88.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 4 | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-07-15 | Rusk | Record low maximum temperature | 26.1 C (79.0 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 7 | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-07-15 | Thibodaux 4 SE | Record low maximum temperature (tie) | 28.9 C (84.0 F) | tie | 51 | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-07-15 | Beaumont Rsch Ctr | Record low maximum temperature (tie) | 26.1 C (79.0 F) | tie | 43 | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-07-15 | Junction 4SSW | Record low maximum temperature (tie) | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | tie | 0 | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-07-16 | Eden | Record low maximum temperature | 23.9 C (75.0 F) | 5.0 C (9.0 F) | 65 | 42 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2026-07-16 | Sonora | Record low minimum temperature | 12.8 C (55.0 F) | 2.8 C (5.0 F) | 40 | 34 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-07-16 | Amistad Dam | Record low maximum temperature | 25.0 C (77.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 36 | 19 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-07-16 | El Campo | Record low maximum temperature | 26.7 C (80.1 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 20 | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-07-16 | Boerne | Record low maximum temperature (tie) | 23.9 C (75.0 F) | tie | 36 | 5 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-07-16 | Danevang 1 W | Record low maximum temperature (tie) | 26.7 C (80.1 F) | tie | 24 | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-07-17 | Brownwood 2NE | Record low maximum temperature | 26.7 C (80.1 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 36 | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-07-17 | Georgetown Lake | Record low maximum temperature | 24.4 C (75.9 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 36 | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-07-17 | Ft McKavett | Record low maximum temperature | 26.1 C (79.0 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 12 | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-07-17 | Kerrville 3 NNE | Record low maximum temperature (tie) | 26.7 C (80.1 F) | tie | 36 | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2026-07-18 | Ft McKavett | Record low maximum temperature | 27.2 C (81.0 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 12 | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
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