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Indianapolis, IN Weather on August 26
Indianapolis hits 94°F record on August 26, 1983
August 26 has seen extreme temperature swings in Indianapolis over 55 years of records. The day's record high of 94°F, set in 1983, stands 10 degrees above the average high of 84°F, while the record low of 51°F established in 1982 plunges 13 degrees below the typical low of 64°F. This 43-degree spread between the record extremes underscores the volatile late-summer weather patterns that can grip the city.
What to Expect on August 26
Planning for August 26th in Indianapolis, IN? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest August 26 ever in Indianapolis?
The warmest August 26 in Indianapolis, IN reached 94°F in 1983. That is 11°F above the long-term average high of 83°F.
What was the coldest August 26 ever in Indianapolis?
The coldest August 26 in Indianapolis, IN dropped to 49°F in 2025. That is 14°F below the long-term average low of 63°F.
What is the average temperature on August 26 in Indianapolis?
On August 26, Indianapolis averages a high of 83°F and a low of 63°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from INDIANAPOLIS SE SIDE.
How many years of weather data are available for August 26 in Indianapolis?
We have 55 years of weather records for August 26 in Indianapolis, IN, 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 Indianapolis
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 72°F | 49°F | 0.02" | -- |
| 2024 | 90°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 84°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 82°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 89°F | 68°F | 0.5" | -- |
| 2020 | 89°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 72°F | 65°F | 0.46" | -- |
| 2018 | 90°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 78°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 89°F | 68°F | 2.01" | -- |
| 2015 | 76°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 92°F | 67°F | 0.06" | -- |
| 2013 | 89°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 92°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 82°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 82°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 80°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 78°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 81°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 87°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 85°F | 63°F | 0.46" | -- |
| 2004 | 84°F | 67°F | 1.46" | -- |
| 2003 | 89°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 62°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 86°F | 68°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 2000 | 81°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 74°F | 59°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 1998 | 90°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 76°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 82°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 87°F | 63°F | -- | -- |
| 1994 | 90°F | 66°F | -- | -- |
| 1993 | 91°F | 71°F | -- | -- |
| 1992 | 82°F | 66°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1991 | 87°F | 73°F | -- | -- |
| 1990 | 83°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 77°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 87°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 63°F | 59°F | 0.15" | -- |
| 1986 | 87°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 79°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 83°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 94°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 77°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 86°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 85°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 76°F | 57°F | 0.02" | -- |
| 1978 | 87°F | 72°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1977 | 72°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 80°F | 66°F | 0.1" | -- |
| 1975 | 89°F | 69°F | 0.39" | -- |
| 1974 | 83°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 87°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 88°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 84°F | 58°F | 0.29" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: INDIANAPOLIS SE SIDE
How Has August 26 Changed?
The last decade has been 2.8°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Indianapolis, IN, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.