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Kansas City, MO Weather on August 26

Kansas City hits 103°F in historic August 26 record from 1983

August 26 in Kansas City typically brings warm summer conditions with an average high of 89°F, but the date has seen more extreme swings across 54 years of records. The most intense heat arrived in 1983 when the thermometer soared to 103°F, while the coldest reading came much more recently in 2025 at a surprisingly chilly 55°F. This 48-degree span between record extremes illustrates the unpredictable nature of late August weather in Missouri's largest city.

By Weather On This Day|
Avg High
89°F
Avg Low
70°F
Record High
103°F
1983
Record Low
55°F
2025
Kansas City, MO on August 26 — Temperature History40°F60°F80°F100°F120°F19801990200020102020HighLow

What to Expect on August 26

Planning for August 26th in Kansas City, MO? 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 Kansas City?

The warmest August 26 in Kansas City, MO reached 103°F in 1983. That is 14°F above the long-term average high of 89°F.

What was the coldest August 26 ever in Kansas City?

The coldest August 26 in Kansas City, MO dropped to 55°F in 2025. That is 15°F below the long-term average low of 70°F.

What is the average temperature on August 26 in Kansas City?

On August 26, Kansas City averages a high of 89°F and a low of 70°F based on 54 years of NOAA weather observations from KANSAS CITY DWTN AP.

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

We have 54 years of weather records for August 26 in Kansas City, MO, 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 Kansas City

YearHighLowPrecipSnow
202581°F55°F0"--
2024101°F80°F0"--
202386°F73°F0.01"--
202292°F72°F0"--
202197°F79°F0"--
202095°F74°F0"--
201978°F68°F1.42"--
201894°F79°F0"--
201786°F68°F0"--
201687°F70°F4.56"--
201584°F62°F0"--
201493°F74°F0"--
201397°F77°F0"--
201286°F71°F0.1"--
201189°F65°F0"--
201087°F62°F0"--
200982°F71°F0.5"--
200882°F62°F0"--
200788°F70°F0"--
200688°F69°F0.73"--
200585°F70°F0.81"--
200494°F75°F0"--
2003101°F82°F0"--
200289°F68°F0"--
200186°F70°F0"--
200099°F79°F0"--
199985°F64°F0.07"--
199886°F70°F0.71"--
199792°F72°F0"--
199687°F67°F0.05"--
199592°F67°F0"--
199489°F69°F0.22"--
199398°F78°F0"--
199265°F61°F0.35"--
199196°F75°F0"--
1990101°F80°F0"--
198992°F72°F0.05"--
198887°F60°F0"--
198779°F62°F0.21"--
198691°F72°F0.07"--
198579°F60°F0"--
198494°F68°F0"--
1983103°F82°F0"--
198276°F68°F1.7"--
198181°F70°F0.26"--
198098°F74°F0"--
197983°F67°F0.1"--
197899°F78°F0"--
197786°F63°F0"--
197685°F63°F0.39"--
197575°F64°F4.11"--
197488°F70°F0"--
197280°F61°F0"--
197188°F62°F0"--

Based on 54 years of data from NOAA station: KANSAS CITY DWTN AP

How Has August 26 Changed?

Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Monthly Climate Averages

Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Kansas City, MO, based on 55+ years of weather data.

Warmest MonthJulyAvg High: 90°F / Low: 72°F
Coldest MonthJanuaryAvg High: 39°F / Low: 22°F
Jan
39°/ 22°
💧 0.2"
❄️ 1.6"
Feb
45°/ 26°
💧 0.2"
❄️ 1.4"
Mar
57°/ 36°
💧 0.3"
❄️ 1.2"
Apr
67°/ 46°
💧 0.4"
❄️ 2.0"
May
76°/ 57°
💧 0.5"
Jun
86°/ 67°
💧 0.5"
Jul
90°/ 72°
💧 0.5"
Aug
88°/ 70°
💧 0.5"
Sep
81°/ 61°
💧 0.5"
Oct
68°/ 49°
💧 0.4"
❄️ 2.4"
Nov
55°/ 36°
💧 0.3"
❄️ 1.0"
Dec
44°/ 27°
💧 0.3"
❄️ 1.6"

Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.

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