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Austin, TX Weather on August 26
Austin hits record 107°F on August 26, 2023
Austin experienced extreme heat on August 26, 2023, when the temperature soared to 107°F, shattering the previous record for this date. The record high sits 10 degrees above the typical average high of 97°F, underscoring the intensity of that particular day in the city's 55-year temperature history. Meanwhile, the record low of 68°F in 1997 demonstrates the typical warm conditions expected on this late August date, with average lows hovering around 74°F.
What to Expect on August 26
Planning for August 26th in Austin, TX? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest August 26 ever in Austin?
The warmest August 26 in Austin, TX reached 107°F in 2023. That is 10°F above the long-term average high of 97°F.
What was the coldest August 26 ever in Austin?
The coldest August 26 in Austin, TX dropped to 68°F in 2017. That is 6°F below the long-term average low of 74°F.
What is the average temperature on August 26 in Austin?
On August 26, Austin averages a high of 97°F and a low of 74°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from AUSTIN 6S.
How many years of weather data are available for August 26 in Austin?
We have 55 years of weather records for August 26 in Austin, TX, 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 Austin
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 98°F | 73°F | 0.07" | -- |
| 2024 | 93°F | 75°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 2023 | 107°F | 77°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 98°F | 75°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 100°F | 77°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 97°F | 79°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 102°F | 79°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 99°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 86°F | 68°F | 1.5" | -- |
| 2016 | 91°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 98°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 100°F | 69°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 2013 | 95°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 97°F | 77°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 92°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 95°F | 78°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 102°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 96°F | 71°F | 0.1" | -- |
| 2007 | 93°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 103°F | 76°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 100°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 96°F | 76°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 98°F | 75°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 102°F | 75°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 102°F | 69°F | 3.55" | -- |
| 2000 | 100°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 102°F | 77°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 96°F | 76°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 92°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 86°F | 70°F | 0.22" | -- |
| 1995 | 96°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 94°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 99°F | 75°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 101°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 93°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 101°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 100°F | 75°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 102°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 98°F | 78°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 97°F | 76°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 101°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 98°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 95°F | 75°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 100°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 97°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 97°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 93°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 97°F | 76°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 98°F | 76°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 94°F | 71°F | 0.57" | -- |
| 1975 | 91°F | 73°F | 0.23" | -- |
| 1974 | 84°F | 72°F | 0.34" | -- |
| 1973 | 93°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 94°F | 75°F | 0.35" | -- |
| 1971 | 93°F | 73°F | 0.05" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: AUSTIN 6S
How Has August 26 Changed?
Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Austin, TX, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.