Warren LeMay from Cincinnati, OH, United States / CC0
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.
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
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 76°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 96°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 87°F | 70°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 2022 | 87°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 92°F | 68°F | 0.09" | -- |
| 2020 | 90°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 72°F | 68°F | 0.62" | -- |
| 2018 | 91°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 77°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 90°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 71°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 90°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 87°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 94°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 86°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 85°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 85°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 79°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 90°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 90°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 88°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 87°F | 71°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 2003 | 89°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 85°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 88°F | 69°F | 0.04" | -- |
| 2000 | 87°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 80°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 93°F | 64°F | 0.44" | -- |
| 1997 | 84°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 86°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 90°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 88°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 94°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 91°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 92°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 92°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 87°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 84°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 94°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 92°F | 62°F | 0.07" | -- |
| 1985 | 77°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 84°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 95°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 83°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 88°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 90°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 69°F | 65°F | 1.01" | -- |
| 1978 | 85°F | 69°F | 1.28" | -- |
| 1977 | 86°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 86°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 89°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 93°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 91°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 86°F | 68°F | 0.52" | -- |
| 1971 | 86°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
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.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.