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Detroit, MI Weather on August 26
Detroit hits 94°F on August 26, breaking historic record
August 26 brought unseasonably intense heat to Detroit in 2024 when temperatures soared to 94°F, shattering the previous record high for this date by a significant margin. The mercury climbed well above the typical August 26 average high of 82°F, with nighttime temperatures remaining warm at 64°F on average. The new record reflects a notable departure from the range observed across 55 years of historical data, which previously showed a record low of just 52°F in 2017.
What to Expect on August 26
Planning for August 26th in Detroit, MI? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest August 26 ever in Detroit?
The warmest August 26 in Detroit, MI reached 94°F in 2024. That is 12°F above the long-term average high of 82°F.
What was the coldest August 26 ever in Detroit?
The coldest August 26 in Detroit, MI dropped to 52°F in 2025. That is 12°F below the long-term average low of 64°F.
What is the average temperature on August 26 in Detroit?
On August 26, Detroit averages a high of 82°F and a low of 64°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from DETROIT CITY AP.
How many years of weather data are available for August 26 in Detroit?
We have 55 years of weather records for August 26 in Detroit, MI, 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 Detroit
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 71°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 94°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 80°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 83°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 91°F | 75°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 84°F | 67°F | 0.44" | -- |
| 2019 | 76°F | 63°F | 0.34" | -- |
| 2018 | 86°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 72°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 86°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 68°F | 58°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 2014 | 88°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 89°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 87°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 77°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 76°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 73°F | 58°F | 0.28" | -- |
| 2008 | 76°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 78°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 82°F | 69°F | 0.14" | -- |
| 2005 | 85°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 85°F | 71°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 2003 | 88°F | 69°F | 0.21" | -- |
| 2002 | 82°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 79°F | 69°F | 0.36" | -- |
| 2000 | 83°F | 68°F | -- | -- |
| 1999 | 77°F | 66°F | -- | -- |
| 1998 | 84°F | 64°F | -- | -- |
| 1997 | 79°F | 59°F | -- | -- |
| 1996 | 88°F | 64°F | -- | -- |
| 1995 | 89°F | 63°F | -- | -- |
| 1994 | 82°F | 71°F | -- | -- |
| 1993 | 91°F | 71°F | -- | -- |
| 1992 | 85°F | 67°F | -- | -- |
| 1991 | 90°F | 70°F | -- | -- |
| 1990 | 88°F | 68°F | -- | -- |
| 1989 | 78°F | 53°F | -- | -- |
| 1988 | 76°F | 60°F | -- | -- |
| 1987 | 63°F | 59°F | -- | -- |
| 1986 | 77°F | 64°F | -- | -- |
| 1985 | 77°F | 64°F | -- | -- |
| 1984 | 81°F | 60°F | -- | -- |
| 1983 | 90°F | 75°F | -- | -- |
| 1982 | 83°F | 60°F | -- | -- |
| 1981 | 80°F | 60°F | -- | -- |
| 1980 | 87°F | 70°F | -- | -- |
| 1979 | 70°F | 58°F | -- | -- |
| 1978 | 80°F | 67°F | -- | -- |
| 1977 | 81°F | 59°F | -- | -- |
| 1976 | 85°F | 72°F | -- | -- |
| 1975 | 82°F | 71°F | -- | -- |
| 1974 | 89°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 87°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 83°F | 68°F | 0.4" | -- |
| 1971 | 85°F | 63°F | 1.95" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: DETROIT CITY 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 Detroit, MI, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.