Showers and thunderstorms are expected across the southern and eastern US this week, with heavy rain and localized flooding, particularly near the Gulf Coast. Monsoonal moisture will bring rain and potential flooding to parts of the Southwest. Heat and fire weather threats will continue to impact the West. Read More >
A record heat wave baked the Midwest in early July 1936. The temperature reached 100°F and above for a record eleven consecutive days from July 5 to July 11. People had to cope with the extreme heat without the benefit of air-conditioning. The all-time high and high minimum temperatures for the quad cities were recorded on July 14th when the mercury reached a sizzling 111°F and only dropped to a low of 84°F. It was the warmest summer on record with an average temperature of 78.8 degrees. July was also the warmest month with an average temperature of 85 degrees.
Date |
Burlington, IA |
Cedar Rapids, IA |
Dubuque, IA |
Moline, IL |
4 |
108 |
- |
- |
- |
5 |
108 |
- |
- |
105 |
6 |
105 |
102 |
102 |
105 |
7 |
105 |
100 |
102 |
105 |
8 |
105 |
- |
101 |
104 |
9 |
104 |
- |
- |
102 |
10 |
106 |
- |
103 |
105 |
11 |
107 |
- |
107 |
107 |
12 |
109 |
106 |
106 |
108 |
13 |
108 |
108 |
107 |
107 |
14 |
111 |
109 |
110 |
111 |
15 |
111 |
105 |
101 |
106 |
16 |
100 |
- |
- |
- |
17 |
105 |
102 |
100 |
103 |
Date |
Dubuque, IA |
Moline, IL |
7 |
- |
81 |
8 |
- |
80 |
9 |
78 |
82 |
10 |
80 |
80 |
11 |
- |
81 |
12 |
76 |
81 |
13 |
77 |
82 |
14 |
79 |
84 |
15 |
- |
83 |