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Las Vegas, NV Weather on August 26
Las Vegas hits 113°F on August 26, 1981 record high
August 26 in Las Vegas typically brings sweltering heat with an average high of 101°F, but the record books show the mercury has soared even higher. In 1981, the city experienced an extreme 113°F, marking the hottest August 26 on record across 55 years of data. The temperature range on this date is remarkably wide, with a record low of 49°F set in 1978, illustrating the desert's dramatic swing between extremes.
What to Expect on August 26
Planning for August 26th in Las Vegas, NV? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest August 26 ever in Las Vegas?
The warmest August 26 in Las Vegas, NV reached 113°F in 1981. That is 11°F above the long-term average high of 102°F.
What was the coldest August 26 ever in Las Vegas?
The coldest August 26 in Las Vegas, NV dropped to 49°F in 1978. That is 24°F below the long-term average low of 73°F.
What is the average temperature on August 26 in Las Vegas?
On August 26, Las Vegas averages a high of 102°F and a low of 73°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from SUNRISE MANOR LAS VEGA.
How many years of weather data are available for August 26 in Las Vegas?
We have 55 years of weather records for August 26 in Las Vegas, NV, 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 Las Vegas
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 92°F | 77°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 97°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 105°F | 80°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 104°F | 83°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 107°F | 80°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 110°F | 83°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 107°F | 80°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 103°F | 82°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 105°F | 77°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 96°F | 77°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 97°F | 82°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 98°F | 78°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 76°F | 70°F | 0.15" | -- |
| 2012 | 101°F | 80°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 111°F | 85°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 106°F | 85°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 101°F | 75°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 105°F | 75°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 107°F | 80°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 106°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 102°F | 80°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 100°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 105°F | 78°F | 0.23" | -- |
| 2002 | 103°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 110°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 103°F | 73°F | 0.12" | -- |
| 1999 | 106°F | 77°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 102°F | 82°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 106°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 104°F | 78°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 102°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 106°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 95°F | 75°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 98°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 102°F | 76°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 93°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 95°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 107°F | 82°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 100°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 101°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 110°F | 76°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 94°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 100°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 96°F | 69°F | 0.02" | -- |
| 1981 | 113°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 103°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 106°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 101°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 100°F | 75°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 108°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 104°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 110°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 96°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 100°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 103°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: SUNRISE MANOR LAS VEGA
How Has August 26 Changed?
The last decade has been 1.0°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Las Vegas, NV, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.