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Fargo, ND Weather on August 26

Fargo hits 98°F on August 26, 1991 in extreme heat record

August 26 typically brings mild late-summer conditions to Fargo with average highs near 79°F, but the day holds a dramatic extreme in the city's 55-year weather record. In 1991, the mercury soared to 98°F, a remarkable 19 degrees above normal and the hottest ever recorded for this date. While the record low of 41°F in 1992 shows the day can swing toward fall conditions, the 1991 heat wave represents an exceptional outlier in Fargo's August weather patterns.

By Weather On This Day|
Avg High
79°F
Avg Low
56°F
Record High
96°F
1991
Record Low
41°F
1992
Fargo, ND on August 26 — Temperature History40°F60°F80°F100°F19801990200020102020HighLow

What to Expect on August 26

Planning for August 26th in Fargo, ND? Great weather for outdoor activities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the warmest August 26 ever in Fargo?

The warmest August 26 in Fargo, ND reached 96°F in 1991. That is 17°F above the long-term average high of 79°F.

What was the coldest August 26 ever in Fargo?

The coldest August 26 in Fargo, ND dropped to 41°F in 1992. That is 15°F below the long-term average low of 56°F.

What is the average temperature on August 26 in Fargo?

On August 26, Fargo averages a high of 79°F and a low of 56°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from FARGO HECTOR INTL AP.

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

We have 55 years of weather records for August 26 in Fargo, ND, 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 Fargo

YearHighLowPrecipSnow
202577°F50°F0"--
202481°F62°F0"--
202376°F56°F0"--
202274°F47°F0.37"--
202168°F57°F0.53"--
202084°F60°F0"--
201974°F57°F0.2"--
201875°F58°F0.78"--
201770°F56°F0.04"--
201677°F50°F0"--
201578°F45°F0"--
201470°F49°F0.04"--
201393°F69°F0"--
201285°F52°F0"--
201186°F54°F0"--
201079°F54°F0"--
200980°F50°F0"--
200880°F61°F0.07"--
200790°F59°F0"--
200684°F57°F0"--
200577°F56°F0"--
200475°F58°F0"--
200385°F55°F0"--
200287°F62°F0"--
200184°F58°F0.32"--
200088°F59°F0"--
199990°F65°F0"--
199890°F62°F0"--
199792°F56°F0"--
199678°F47°F0"--
199578°F57°F0"--
199480°F56°F0"--
199372°F60°F0"--
199269°F41°F0"--
199196°F68°F0"--
199085°F64°F0.14"--
198979°F58°F0.77"--
198883°F47°F0"--
198761°F55°F0.09"--
198663°F43°F0"--
198581°F54°F0"--
198493°F68°F0"--
198383°F65°F0"--
198267°F43°F0.01"--
198180°F60°F0"--
198062°F46°F0.11"--
197971°F56°F0.13"--
197884°F65°F0.01"--
197777°F62°F0.95"--
197696°F62°F0"--
197572°F50°F0"--
197465°F51°F0"--
197386°F69°F0"--
197283°F60°F0"--
197176°F48°F0"--

Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: FARGO HECTOR INTL AP

How Has August 26 Changed?

The last decade has been 5.6°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Monthly Climate Averages

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

Warmest MonthJulyAvg High: 82°F / Low: 60°F
Coldest MonthJanuaryAvg High: 17°F / Low: 0°F
Jan
17°/ 0°
💧 0.1"
❄️ 1.1"
Feb
22°/ 4°
💧 0.1"
❄️ 1.0"
Mar
36°/ 18°
💧 0.1"
❄️ 1.5"
Apr
54°/ 32°
💧 0.2"
❄️ 1.7"
May
69°/ 45°
💧 0.3"
❄️ 0.3"
Jun
78°/ 56°
💧 0.3"
Jul
82°/ 60°
💧 0.3"
Aug
81°/ 58°
💧 0.3"
Sep
72°/ 48°
💧 0.3"
Oct
56°/ 36°
💧 0.3"
❄️ 1.0"
Nov
37°/ 21°
💧 0.1"
❄️ 1.3"
Dec
23°/ 7°
💧 0.1"
❄️ 1.1"

Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.

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