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Fort Collins, CO Weather on August 26

August 26th in Fort Collins, CO typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 85°F and lows near 55°F — a 30°F daily swing. Over 55 years of records, the warmest August 26th was in 2020 (78°F average), while the coldest was 1992 (58°F) — a 20°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 29% of August 26th dates historically, with the wettest August 26th recording 0.63" of rain. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

By Weather On This Day|
Avg High
85°F
Avg Low
55°F
Record High
95°F
1988
Record Low
46°F
1992
Fort Collins, CO on August 26 — Temperature History40°F60°F80°F100°F19801990200020102020HighLow

What to Expect on August 26

Planning for August 26th in Fort Collins, CO? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.

August 26 Weather Records for Fort Collins

  • The all-time record high for August 26th in Fort Collins, CO is 95°F, set in 1988.
  • The coldest August 26th on record dropped to 46°F in 1992.
  • Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on August 26th in 19 of the last 55 years.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the warmest August 26 ever in Fort Collins?

The warmest August 26 in Fort Collins, CO reached 95°F in 1988. That is 10°F above the long-term average high of 85°F.

What was the coldest August 26 ever in Fort Collins?

The coldest August 26 in Fort Collins, CO dropped to 46°F in 1992. That is 9°F below the long-term average low of 55°F.

What is the average temperature on August 26 in Fort Collins?

On August 26, Fort Collins averages a high of 85°F and a low of 55°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from FT COLLINS.

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

We have 55 years of weather records for August 26 in Fort Collins, CO, 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 Fort Collins

YearHighLowPrecipSnow
202574°F54°F0.08"--
202483°F58°F0.05"--
202376°F58°F0.02"--
202282°F60°F0"--
202186°F59°F0"--
202092°F64°F0"--
201988°F56°F0"--
201890°F57°F0"--
201794°F56°F0"--
201676°F53°F0.01"--
201592°F56°F0"--
201479°F55°F0.01"--
201391°F62°F0"--
201293°F50°F0"--
201192°F62°F0"--
201094°F51°F0"--
200983°F54°F0"--
200889°F54°F0"--
200792°F54°F0.02"--
200670°F55°F0.08"--
200586°F53°F0"--
200473°F52°F0.09"--
200388°F58°F0"--
200292°F51°F0"--
200192°F52°F0"--
200085°F56°F0"--
199990°F55°F0"--
199887°F58°F0"--
199785°F61°F0.4"--
199681°F55°F0"--
199582°F59°F0"--
199493°F53°F0"--
199374°F58°F0"--
199270°F46°F0.37"--
199192°F58°F0"--
199088°F51°F0"--
198980°F52°F0"--
198895°F52°F0"--
198767°F52°F0.18"--
198677°F61°F0.04"--
198595°F49°F0"--
198486°F54°F0"--
198387°F61°F0.63"--
198290°F54°F0"--
198177°F55°F0.04"--
198075°F53°F0.2"--
197975°F51°F0"--
197888°F50°F0"--
197789°F56°F0"--
197691°F52°F0.04"--
197583°F47°F0"--
197490°F52°F0"--
197389°F54°F0"--
197273°F54°F0"--
197187°F58°F0"--

Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: FT COLLINS

Monthly Climate Averages

Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Fort Collins, CO, based on 55+ years of weather data.

Warmest MonthJulyAvg High: 87°F / Low: 58°F
Coldest MonthDecemberAvg High: 43°F / Low: 18°F
Jan
43°/ 17°
💧 0.1"
❄️ 1.6"
Feb
46°/ 20°
💧 0.1"
❄️ 1.4"
Mar
55°/ 28°
💧 0.2"
❄️ 2.2"
Apr
61°/ 34°
💧 0.2"
❄️ 2.0"
May
69°/ 43°
💧 0.2"
❄️ 2.7"
Jun
81°/ 52°
💧 0.2"
❄️ 0.7"
Jul
87°/ 58°
💧 0.2"
Aug
84°/ 56°
💧 0.2"
Sep
77°/ 48°
💧 0.2"
❄️ 2.5"
Oct
64°/ 36°
💧 0.2"
❄️ 2.7"
Nov
52°/ 26°
💧 0.1"
❄️ 2.1"
Dec
43°/ 18°
💧 0.1"
❄️ 1.8"

Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.

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