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Cincinnati, OH Weather on August 26

Cincinnati hits 96°F in record-breaking August heat

August 26 in Cincinnati saw exceptional warmth when the mercury climbed to 96°F in 2024, shattering the day's typical high of 86°F. This record represents a significant 10-degree departure from the historical norm over the city's 55-year dataset. While the average overnight low typically settles around 64°F, the city has experienced much cooler nights on this date, dipping as low as 49°F in 2017.

By Weather On This Day|
Avg High
87°F
Avg Low
64°F
Record High
96°F
2024
Record Low
50°F
2025
Cincinnati, OH on August 26 — Temperature History40°F60°F80°F100°F19801990200020102020HighLow

What to Expect on August 26

Planning for August 26th in Cincinnati, OH? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the warmest August 26 ever in Cincinnati?

The warmest August 26 in Cincinnati, OH reached 96°F in 2024. That is 9°F above the long-term average high of 87°F.

What was the coldest August 26 ever in Cincinnati?

The coldest August 26 in Cincinnati, OH dropped to 50°F in 2025. That is 14°F below the long-term average low of 64°F.

What is the average temperature on August 26 in Cincinnati?

On August 26, Cincinnati averages a high of 87°F and a low of 64°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from CINCINNATI ABBE WSMO.

How many years of weather data are available for August 26 in Cincinnati?

We have 55 years of weather records for August 26 in Cincinnati, OH, 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 Cincinnati

YearHighLowPrecipSnow
202576°F50°F0"--
202496°F65°F0"--
202387°F70°F0.01"--
202287°F63°F0"--
202192°F68°F0.09"--
202090°F69°F0"--
201972°F68°F0.62"--
201891°F72°F0"--
201777°F54°F0"--
201690°F72°F0"--
201571°F54°F0"--
201490°F70°F0"--
201387°F62°F0"--
201294°F68°F0"--
201186°F64°F0"--
201085°F56°F0"--
200985°F59°F0"--
200879°F59°F0"--
200790°F64°F0"--
200690°F67°F0"--
200588°F60°F0"--
200487°F71°F0.13"--
200389°F65°F0"--
200285°F65°F0"--
200188°F69°F0.04"--
200087°F55°F0"--
199980°F60°F0"--
199893°F64°F0.44"--
199784°F60°F0"--
199686°F60°F0"--
199590°F64°F0"--
199488°F64°F0"--
199394°F70°F0"--
199291°F65°F0"--
199192°F67°F0"--
199092°F60°F0"--
198987°F64°F0"--
198884°F58°F0"--
198794°F62°F0"--
198692°F62°F0.07"--
198577°F64°F0"--
198484°F56°F0"--
198395°F69°F0"--
198283°F56°F0"--
198188°F65°F0"--
198090°F64°F0"--
197969°F65°F1.01"--
197885°F69°F1.28"--
197786°F59°F0"--
197686°F72°F0"--
197589°F71°F0"--
197493°F67°F0"--
197391°F70°F0"--
197286°F68°F0.52"--
197186°F65°F0"--

Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: CINCINNATI ABBE WSMO

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 Cincinnati, OH, based on 55+ years of weather data.

Warmest MonthAugustAvg High: 86°F / Low: 64°F
Coldest MonthJanuaryAvg High: 38°F / Low: 21°F
Jan
38°/ 21°
💧 0.3"
❄️ 1.1"
Feb
43°/ 24°
💧 0.3"
❄️ 1.3"
Mar
53°/ 33°
💧 0.3"
❄️ 1.7"
Apr
66°/ 43°
💧 0.4"
❄️ 0.6"
May
75°/ 53°
💧 0.4"
Jun
83°/ 62°
💧 0.4"
Jul
86°/ 65°
💧 0.4"
Aug
86°/ 64°
💧 0.4"
Sep
79°/ 57°
💧 0.4"
Oct
67°/ 45°
💧 0.4"
❄️ 2.8"
Nov
54°/ 36°
💧 0.3"
❄️ 0.9"
Dec
43°/ 27°
💧 0.3"
❄️ 1.0"

Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.

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