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Birmingham, AL Weather on August 26
Birmingham hits 100°F on August 26, 2011
August 26 in Birmingham, AL typically brings sweltering heat with an average high of 90°F, but the record tells a story of extremes. The city's hottest August 26 on record was a scorching 100°F in 2011, while the coldest came just four years later when the low dipped to 58°F in 2015. Across 55 years of data, this date showcases the wide temperature swings possible in late summer as the season transitions toward fall.
What to Expect on August 26
Planning for August 26th in Birmingham, AL? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest August 26 ever in Birmingham?
The warmest August 26 in Birmingham, AL reached 100°F in 2011. That is 10°F above the long-term average high of 90°F.
What was the coldest August 26 ever in Birmingham?
The coldest August 26 in Birmingham, AL dropped to 58°F in 2015. That is 12°F below the long-term average low of 70°F.
What is the average temperature on August 26 in Birmingham?
On August 26, Birmingham averages a high of 90°F and a low of 70°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from BIRMINGHAM WSFO.
How many years of weather data are available for August 26 in Birmingham?
We have 55 years of weather records for August 26 in Birmingham, AL, 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 Birmingham
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 81°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 95°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 99°F | 78°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 90°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 90°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 91°F | 76°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 76°F | 71°F | 1.57" | -- |
| 2018 | 93°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 88°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 94°F | 75°F | 0.1" | -- |
| 2015 | 82°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 90°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 84°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 89°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 100°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 91°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 88°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 77°F | 72°F | 1.13" | -- |
| 2007 | 94°F | 74°F | 0.89" | -- |
| 2006 | 92°F | 75°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 90°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 90°F | 70°F | 0.08" | -- |
| 2003 | 91°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 94°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 90°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 89°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 93°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 98°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 90°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 88°F | 67°F | 0.29" | -- |
| 1995 | 91°F | 73°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 1994 | 86°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 95°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 89°F | 71°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 1991 | 92°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 97°F | 75°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 93°F | 72°F | 0.23" | -- |
| 1988 | 93°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 93°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 93°F | 71°F | 0.41" | -- |
| 1985 | 76°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 85°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 90°F | 71°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 1982 | 89°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 90°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 92°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 87°F | 72°F | 0.15" | -- |
| 1978 | 93°F | 71°F | 0.09" | -- |
| 1977 | 89°F | 75°F | 0.08" | -- |
| 1976 | 87°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 90°F | 69°F | 0.26" | -- |
| 1974 | 92°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 90°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 92°F | 69°F | 0.02" | -- |
| 1971 | 89°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: BIRMINGHAM WSFO
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 Birmingham, AL, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.