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Athens, GA Weather on August 26
August 26th in Athens, GA typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 89°F and lows near 68°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest August 26th was in 1975 (86°F average), while the coldest was 2013 (71°F) — a 15°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 27% of August 26th dates historically, with the wettest August 26th recording 4.32" of rain. The last decade has been 1.0°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on August 26
Planning for August 26th in Athens, GA? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.
August 26 Weather Records for Athens
- •The all-time record high for August 26th in Athens, GA is 99°F, set in 2023.
- •The coldest August 26th on record dropped to 58°F in 2025.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on August 26th in 25 of the last 55 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest August 26 ever in Athens?
The warmest August 26 in Athens, GA reached 99°F in 2023. That is 10°F above the long-term average high of 89°F.
What was the coldest August 26 ever in Athens?
The coldest August 26 in Athens, GA dropped to 58°F in 2025. That is 10°F below the long-term average low of 68°F.
What is the average temperature on August 26 in Athens?
On August 26, Athens averages a high of 89°F and a low of 68°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from ATHENS.
How many years of weather data are available for August 26 in Athens?
We have 55 years of weather records for August 26 in Athens, GA, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.
August 26 Weather History in Athens
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 84°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 91°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 99°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 90°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 93°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 92°F | 73°F | 0.45" | -- |
| 2019 | 81°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 91°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 89°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 94°F | 72°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 2015 | 86°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 89°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 83°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 91°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 96°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 89°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 93°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 79°F | 71°F | 1.23" | -- |
| 2007 | 99°F | 70°F | 1.2" | -- |
| 2006 | 89°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 84°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 87°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 91°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 89°F | 68°F | 0.02" | -- |
| 2001 | 90°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 91°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 90°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 96°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 89°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 85°F | 68°F | 0.7" | -- |
| 1995 | 75°F | 73°F | 4.32" | -- |
| 1994 | 87°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 93°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 88°F | 71°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1991 | 74°F | 70°F | 0.3" | -- |
| 1990 | 92°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 91°F | 71°F | 1.49" | -- |
| 1988 | 93°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 95°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 89°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 78°F | 69°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 1984 | 86°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 91°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 90°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 84°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 89°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 86°F | 70°F | 0.15" | -- |
| 1978 | 89°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 83°F | 71°F | 0.53" | -- |
| 1976 | 87°F | 72°F | 0.07" | -- |
| 1975 | 98°F | 73°F | 0.76" | -- |
| 1974 | 90°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 87°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 87°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 86°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: ATHENS
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Athens, GA, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.