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Durham, NC Weather on August 26
August 26th in Durham, NC typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 87°F and lows near 65°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest August 26th was in 2023 (86°F average), while the coldest was 1977 (69°F) — a 17°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 13% of August 26th dates historically, with the wettest August 26th recording 2.1" of rain. The last decade has been 3.4°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on August 26
Planning for August 26th in Durham, NC? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.
August 26 Weather Records for Durham
- •The all-time record high for August 26th in Durham, NC is 99°F, set in 2016.
- •The coldest August 26th on record dropped to 50°F in 1981.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on August 26th in 17 of the last 55 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest August 26 ever in Durham?
The warmest August 26 in Durham, NC reached 99°F in 2016. That is 12°F above the long-term average high of 87°F.
What was the coldest August 26 ever in Durham?
The coldest August 26 in Durham, NC dropped to 50°F in 1981. That is 15°F below the long-term average low of 65°F.
What is the average temperature on August 26 in Durham?
On August 26, Durham averages a high of 87°F and a low of 65°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from DURHAM.
How many years of weather data are available for August 26 in Durham?
We have 55 years of weather records for August 26 in Durham, NC, 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 Durham
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 81°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 93°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 97°F | 76°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 93°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 93°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 89°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 79°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 88°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 83°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 99°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 82°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 82°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 83°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 84°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 89°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 80°F | 65°F | -- | -- |
| 2009 | 84°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 78°F | 68°F | 0.95" | -- |
| 2007 | 95°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 91°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 82°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 79°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 85°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 88°F | 69°F | 0.7" | -- |
| 2001 | 82°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 81°F | 66°F | 0.1" | -- |
| 1999 | 82°F | 68°F | 2.1" | -- |
| 1998 | 92°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 89°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 90°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 94°F | 68°F | 0.31" | -- |
| 1994 | 88°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 94°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 90°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 85°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 90°F | 72°F | 0.08" | -- |
| 1989 | 79°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 86°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 84°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 88°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 85°F | 68°F | 0.26" | -- |
| 1984 | 82°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 86°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 89°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | -- | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 88°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 91°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 94°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 79°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 89°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 97°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 87°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 84°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 90°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 85°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: DURHAM
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Durham, NC, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.