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Dallas, TX Weather on August 26

Dallas hits extreme August heat with 109°F record in 2023

August 26 in Dallas showcases the city's intense late summer heat, with average highs of 96°F. The record high of 109°F set in 2023 demonstrates how extreme temperatures in this period can push well beyond the norm, while the record low of 70°F in 2010 provides perspective on the temperature variability across 55 years of data for this date.

By Weather On This Day|
Avg High
96°F
Avg Low
78°F
Record High
109°F
2023
Record Low
70°F
2010
Dallas, TX on August 26 — Temperature History60°F80°F100°F120°F19801990200020102020HighLow

What to Expect on August 26

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the warmest August 26 ever in Dallas?

The warmest August 26 in Dallas, TX reached 109°F in 2023. That is 13°F above the long-term average high of 96°F.

What was the coldest August 26 ever in Dallas?

The coldest August 26 in Dallas, TX dropped to 70°F in 2010. That is 8°F below the long-term average low of 78°F.

What is the average temperature on August 26 in Dallas?

On August 26, Dallas averages a high of 96°F and a low of 78°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from DALLAS FAA AP.

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

We have 55 years of weather records for August 26 in Dallas, TX, 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 Dallas

YearHighLowPrecipSnow
202588°F73°F0"--
202496°F79°F0"--
2023109°F88°F0"--
202294°F76°F0"--
202196°F79°F0"--
202094°F76°F0"--
2019103°F82°F0"--
201897°F80°F0"--
201783°F76°F0"--
201691°F77°F0"--
201596°F76°F0"--
201497°F81°F0"--
201399°F79°F0"--
201286°F77°F0.06"--
2011105°F83°F0"--
201095°F70°F0"--
200998°F75°F0"--
200892°F75°F0"--
200796°F76°F0"--
2006102°F83°F0"--
2005101°F82°F0"--
200496°F80°F0"--
200396°F74°F0.83"--
200299°F76°F0.04"--
200192°F78°F0.1"--
2000101°F82°F0"--
1999105°F82°F0"--
1998101°F81°F0"--
199795°F74°F0"--
199691°F75°F0.21"--
1995101°F80°F0"--
199498°F78°F0"--
199398°F79°F0"--
199293°F73°F0"--
199190°F76°F0.05"--
1990103°F79°F0"--
198999°F80°F0"--
1988104°F80°F0"--
1987100°F80°F0"--
198693°F78°F0"--
198593°F73°F0"--
198496°F76°F0"--
198397°F76°F0"--
1982103°F83°F0"--
198199°F77°F0"--
1980100°F80°F0"--
197993°F72°F0"--
1978100°F82°F0"--
197798°F78°F0"--
197696°F76°F0"--
197592°F75°F0"--
197485°F74°F0.7"--
197393°F75°F0.01"--
197297°F75°F0.21"--
197191°F73°F0"--

Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: DALLAS FAA AP

How Has August 26 Changed?

The last decade has been 1.4°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Monthly Climate Averages

Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Dallas, TX, based on 55+ years of weather data.

Warmest MonthAugustAvg High: 97°F / Low: 76°F
Coldest MonthJanuaryAvg High: 57°F / Low: 37°F
Jan
57°/ 37°
💧 0.4"
❄️ 1.0"
Feb
61°/ 41°
💧 0.4"
❄️ 1.7"
Mar
70°/ 49°
💧 0.4"
❄️ 0.8"
Apr
77°/ 56°
💧 0.5"
May
84°/ 65°
💧 0.5"
Jun
92°/ 73°
💧 0.5"
Jul
96°/ 76°
💧 0.4"
Aug
97°/ 76°
💧 0.5"
Sep
89°/ 69°
💧 0.5"
Oct
79°/ 58°
💧 0.7"
Nov
68°/ 47°
💧 0.4"
❄️ 1.0"
Dec
59°/ 39°
💧 0.4"
❄️ 1.3"

Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.

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