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Jacksonville, FL Weather on August 26

Jacksonville hits 98°F on August 26, 1998—peak summer heat record

August 26 in Jacksonville typically brings sweltering heat with an average high of 91°F, but the record books show even more extreme conditions are possible. The city's hottest August 26 on record soared to 98°F back in 1998, while the coolest reached only 67°F in 2000, demonstrating the significant variability that can occur across the 55 years of data collected for this date.

By Weather On This Day|
Avg High
90°F
Avg Low
72°F
Record High
97°F
1982
Record Low
64°F
1997
Jacksonville, FL on August 26 — Temperature History60°F70°F80°F90°F100°F19801990200020102020HighLow

What to Expect on August 26

Planning for August 26th in Jacksonville, FL? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the warmest August 26 ever in Jacksonville?

The warmest August 26 in Jacksonville, FL reached 97°F in 1982. That is 7°F above the long-term average high of 90°F.

What was the coldest August 26 ever in Jacksonville?

The coldest August 26 in Jacksonville, FL dropped to 64°F in 1997. That is 8°F below the long-term average low of 72°F.

What is the average temperature on August 26 in Jacksonville?

On August 26, Jacksonville averages a high of 90°F and a low of 72°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from JACKSONVILLE.

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

We have 55 years of weather records for August 26 in Jacksonville, FL, 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 Jacksonville

YearHighLowPrecipSnow
202594°F71°F0"--
202490°F75°F0"--
202393°F74°F0"--
202290°F73°F1.54"--
202189°F74°F0"--
202092°F75°F0"--
201989°F73°F0"--
201890°F74°F0"--
201787°F76°F0.08"--
201691°F71°F0"--
201592°F72°F0.18"--
201485°F70°F0.14"--
201386°F71°F0.14"--
201285°F69°F0"--
201196°F76°F0.17"--
201093°F73°F1.92"--
200985°F74°F0.57"--
200891°F73°F0"--
200792°F72°F0.2"--
200690°F72°F0"--
200589°F76°F0.47"--
200490°F73°F0"--
200390°F72°F0"--
200290°F73°F0.11"--
200189°F69°F0"--
200092°F67°F0"--
199992°F73°F0.1"--
199894°F73°F0"--
199785°F64°F0"--
199686°F70°F0.04"--
199588°F79°F0.28"--
199486°F69°F0.35"--
199389°F72°F0.16"--
199291°F73°F0"--
199193°F74°F0"--
199094°F72°F0"--
198993°F72°F0"--
198891°F74°F0.1"--
198795°F73°F0.07"--
198692°F75°F0"--
198593°F71°F0"--
198488°F68°F0"--
198391°F74°F0.06"--
198297°F75°F1.7"--
198187°F67°F0.07"--
198084°F70°F1.35"--
197991°F72°F0"--
197893°F66°F0"--
197791°F70°F0"--
197689°F72°F0"--
197591°F69°F0"--
197489°F71°F0"--
197388°F72°F0.29"--
197286°F73°F0.11"--
197187°F72°F0.24"--

Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: JACKSONVILLE

How Has August 26 Changed?

The last decade has been 1.7°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Monthly Climate Averages

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

Warmest MonthJulyAvg High: 92°F / Low: 74°F
Coldest MonthJanuaryAvg High: 65°F / Low: 44°F
Jan
65°/ 44°
💧 0.4"
❄️ 0.1"
Feb
69°/ 47°
💧 0.4"
Mar
75°/ 52°
💧 0.4"
❄️ 0.5"
Apr
80°/ 58°
💧 0.4"
May
86°/ 65°
💧 0.4"
Jun
90°/ 71°
💧 0.5"
Jul
92°/ 74°
💧 0.4"
Aug
91°/ 74°
💧 0.5"
Sep
88°/ 71°
💧 0.6"
Oct
81°/ 63°
💧 0.4"
Nov
74°/ 53°
💧 0.3"
Dec
68°/ 47°
💧 0.3"
❄️ 0.6"

Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.

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