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Chesapeake, VA Weather on August 26
August 26th in Chesapeake, VA typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 86°F and lows near 68°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest August 26th was in 2023 (85°F average), while the coldest was 1977 (64°F) — a 21°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 15% of August 26th dates historically. The last decade has been 2.7°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on August 26
Planning for August 26th in Chesapeake, VA? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.
August 26 Weather Records for Chesapeake
- •The all-time record high for August 26th in Chesapeake, VA is 95°F, set in 2023.
- •The coldest August 26th on record dropped to 54°F in 1977.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on August 26th in 17 of the last 55 years.
- •Last year (1971), August 26th was 6°F cooler than the long-term average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest August 26 ever in Chesapeake?
The warmest August 26 in Chesapeake, VA reached 95°F in 2023. That is 9°F above the long-term average high of 86°F.
What was the coldest August 26 ever in Chesapeake?
The coldest August 26 in Chesapeake, VA dropped to 54°F in 1977. That is 14°F below the long-term average low of 68°F.
What is the average temperature on August 26 in Chesapeake?
On August 26, Chesapeake averages a high of 86°F and a low of 68°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from FENTRESS NAVAL AUX FLD.
How many years of weather data are available for August 26 in Chesapeake?
We have 55 years of weather records for August 26 in Chesapeake, VA, 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 Chesapeake
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 81°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 89°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 95°F | 76°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 88°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 91°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 89°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 82°F | 70°F | 0.06" | -- |
| 2018 | 91°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 87°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 92°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 90°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 86°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 87°F | 57°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 2012 | 87°F | 69°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 2011 | 90°F | 70°F | 0.39" | -- |
| 2010 | 88°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 91°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 80°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 92°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 94°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 81°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 86°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 92°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 82°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 80°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 82°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 89°F | 72°F | 0.06" | -- |
| 1998 | 86°F | 77°F | 0.11" | -- |
| 1997 | 78°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 81°F | 68°F | -- | -- |
| 1995 | 83°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 87°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 93°F | 75°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 91°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 83°F | 75°F | 0.09" | -- |
| 1990 | 88°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 80°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 92°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 79°F | 70°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 1986 | 86°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 91°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 79°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 80°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 78°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 75°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 85°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 91°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 90°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 74°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 85°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 93°F | 75°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 83°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 80°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 88°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 80°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: FENTRESS NAVAL AUX FLD
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Chesapeake, VA, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.