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Cary, NC Weather on August 26
August 26th in Cary, NC typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 86°F and lows near 66°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest August 26th was in 2007 (85°F average), while the coldest was 2012 (65°F) — a 20°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 20% of August 26th dates historically, with the wettest August 26th recording 1.61" of rain. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
What to Expect on August 26
Planning for August 26th in Cary, NC? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.
August 26 Weather Records for Cary
- •The all-time record high for August 26th in Cary, NC is 97°F, set in 2007.
- •The coldest August 26th on record dropped to 56°F in 2013.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on August 26th in 14 of the last 55 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest August 26 ever in Cary?
The warmest August 26 in Cary, NC reached 97°F in 2007. That is 11°F above the long-term average high of 86°F.
What was the coldest August 26 ever in Cary?
The coldest August 26 in Cary, NC dropped to 56°F in 2013. That is 10°F below the long-term average low of 66°F.
What is the average temperature on August 26 in Cary?
On August 26, Cary averages a high of 86°F and a low of 66°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from CARY.
How many years of weather data are available for August 26 in Cary?
We have 55 years of weather records for August 26 in Cary, NC, 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 Cary
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 84°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 83°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 91°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 83°F | 65°F | 0.02" | -- |
| 2021 | 90°F | 72°F | 0.04" | -- |
| 2020 | 88°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 74°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 80°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 83°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 88°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 86°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 75°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 78°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 70°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 90°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 80°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 87°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 85°F | 71°F | 0.02" | -- |
| 2007 | 97°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 92°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 82°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 83°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 86°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 93°F | 69°F | 0.2" | -- |
| 2001 | 83°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 82°F | 66°F | 0.02" | -- |
| 1999 | 82°F | 71°F | 1.61" | -- |
| 1998 | 93°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 83°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 81°F | 67°F | 0.56" | -- |
| 1995 | 92°F | 69°F | 0.24" | -- |
| 1994 | 82°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 93°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 85°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 85°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 88°F | 71°F | 0.02" | -- |
| 1989 | 81°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 87°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 80°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 80°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 84°F | 68°F | 0.88" | -- |
| 1984 | 83°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 88°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 91°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 85°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 92°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 88°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 97°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 84°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 90°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 97°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 88°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 84°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 89°F | 70°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1971 | 83°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: CARY
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Cary, NC, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.