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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.

By Weather On This Day|
Avg High
89°F
Avg Low
68°F
Record High
99°F
2023
Record Low
58°F
2025
Athens, GA on August 26 — Temperature History40°F60°F80°F100°F19801990200020102020HighLow

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

YearHighLowPrecipSnow
202584°F58°F0"--
202491°F62°F0"--
202399°F73°F0"--
202290°F70°F0"--
202193°F72°F0"--
202092°F73°F0.45"--
201981°F68°F0"--
201891°F64°F0"--
201789°F68°F0"--
201694°F72°F0.13"--
201586°F62°F0"--
201489°F63°F0"--
201383°F59°F0"--
201291°F65°F0"--
201196°F69°F0"--
201089°F71°F0"--
200993°F65°F0"--
200879°F71°F1.23"--
200799°F70°F1.2"--
200689°F69°F0"--
200584°F67°F0"--
200487°F67°F0"--
200391°F70°F0"--
200289°F68°F0.02"--
200190°F69°F0"--
200091°F67°F0"--
199990°F69°F0"--
199896°F68°F0"--
199789°F62°F0"--
199685°F68°F0.7"--
199575°F73°F4.32"--
199487°F65°F0"--
199393°F69°F0"--
199288°F71°F0.03"--
199174°F70°F0.3"--
199092°F71°F0"--
198991°F71°F1.49"--
198893°F63°F0"--
198795°F70°F0"--
198689°F70°F0"--
198578°F69°F0.05"--
198486°F68°F0"--
198391°F73°F0"--
198290°F68°F0"--
198184°F69°F0"--
198089°F62°F0"--
197986°F70°F0.15"--
197889°F71°F0"--
197783°F71°F0.53"--
197687°F72°F0.07"--
197598°F73°F0.76"--
197490°F70°F0"--
197387°F66°F0"--
197287°F69°F0"--
197186°F68°F0"--

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.

Warmest MonthJulyAvg High: 91°F / Low: 70°F
Coldest MonthJanuaryAvg High: 53°F / Low: 33°F
Jan
53°/ 33°
💧 0.4"
❄️ 1.6"
Feb
58°/ 36°
💧 0.4"
❄️ 1.5"
Mar
66°/ 43°
💧 0.5"
❄️ 3.0"
Apr
74°/ 50°
💧 0.4"
May
81°/ 58°
💧 0.4"
Jun
88°/ 66°
💧 0.4"
Jul
91°/ 70°
💧 0.4"
Aug
89°/ 69°
💧 0.4"
Sep
84°/ 64°
💧 0.5"
Oct
74°/ 52°
💧 0.5"
Nov
65°/ 42°
💧 0.4"
❄️ 1.0"
Dec
56°/ 36°
💧 0.4"
❄️ 1.4"

Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.

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