Weather on August 26
Grand Rapids, MI
55 Years of Data
Avg High
80°F
Avg Low
60°F
Warmest
1973
83°F avg
Coldest
1987
57°F avg
About This Date
August 26th in Grand Rapids, MI typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 80°F and lows near 60°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest August 26th was in 1973 (83°F average), while the coldest was 1987 (57°F) — a 26°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 38% of August 26th dates historically, with the wettest August 26th recording 5.26" of rain. The last decade has been 2.5°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 2.5°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for August 26th in Grand Rapids, MI? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Cooling Trend
0.4°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 70° | 46° | 58° | — | — |
| 2024 | 90° | 65° | 77° | — | — |
| 2023 | 76° | 63° | 69° | — | — |
| 2022 | 76° | 64° | 70° | 0.15" | — |
| 2021 | 90° | 66° | 78° | — | — |
| 2020 | 79° | 67° | 73° | 0.38" | — |
| 2019 | 77° | 53° | 65° | — | — |
| 2018 | 77° | 64° | 71° | 0.13" | — |
| 2017 | 71° | 47° | 59° | — | — |
| 2016 | 82° | 59° | 71° | 0.05" | — |
| 2015 | 61° | 54° | 57° | 0.05" | — |
| 2014 | 82° | 63° | 72° | 1.19" | — |
| 2013 | 84° | 68° | 76° | — | — |
| 2012 | 90° | 66° | 78° | 0.33" | — |
| 2011 | 80° | 56° | 68° | — | — |
| 2010 | 76° | 52° | 64° | — | — |
| 2009 | 76° | 62° | 69° | 2.67" | — |
| 2008 | 79° | 49° | 64° | — | — |
| 2007 | 79° | 56° | 67° | — | — |
| 2006 | 82° | 67° | 74° | — | — |
| 2005 | 85° | 60° | 72° | — | — |
| 2004 | 79° | 66° | 72° | 0.3" | — |
| 2003 | 87° | 67° | 77° | 0.53" | — |
| 2002 | 81° | 60° | 70° | — | — |
| 2001 | 81° | 64° | 72° | — | — |
| 2000 | 78° | 64° | 71° | — | — |
| 1999 | 79° | 66° | 72° | 0.03" | — |
| 1998 | 84° | 60° | 72° | — | — |
| 1997 | 77° | 55° | 66° | — | — |
| 1996 | 85° | 59° | 72° | — | — |
| 1995 | 85° | 60° | 72° | — | — |
| 1994 | 81° | 65° | 73° | 3.38" | — |
| 1993 | 90° | 71° | 80° | — | — |
| 1992 | 74° | 60° | 67° | 0.48" | — |
| 1991 | 89° | 63° | 76° | — | — |
| 1990 | 84° | 66° | 75° | — | — |
| 1989 | 79° | 54° | 66° | — | — |
| 1988 | 73° | 52° | 62° | — | — |
| 1987coldest | 59° | 55° | 57° | 2.46" | — |
| 1986 | 71° | 59° | 65° | 5.26" | — |
| 1985 | 76° | 60° | 68° | 0.05" | — |
| 1984 | 84° | 56° | 70° | — | — |
| 1983 | 81° | 68° | 74° | — | — |
| 1982 | 79° | 58° | 68° | — | — |
| 1981 | 81° | 61° | 71° | 0.03" | — |
| 1980 | 87° | 63° | 75° | — | — |
| 1979 | 78° | 52° | 65° | 0.08" | — |
| 1978 | 79° | 60° | 69° | 0.03" | — |
| 1977 | 82° | 54° | 68° | — | — |
| 1976 | 89° | 65° | 77° | — | — |
| 1975 | 81° | 60° | 70° | — | — |
| 1974 | 88° | 58° | 73° | — | — |
| 1973warmest | 95° | 71° | 83° | — | — |
| 1972 | 78° | 68° | 73° | 1.78" | — |
| 1971 | 76° | 58° | 67° | 0.25" | — |
55 years of data from E GRAND RAPIDS