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Los Angeles, CA Weather on August 26
LA's August 26 record high of 98°F shows city's heat extremes
Los Angeles has experienced dramatic temperature swings on August 26 throughout its 55 years of recorded data for this date. The record high of 98°F set in 1981 stands 12 degrees above the typical high of 86°F, while the record low of 60°F in 1975 dips just 6 degrees below the average low of 66°F, illustrating how the city's late summer heat dominates over cooling potential.
What to Expect on August 26
Planning for August 26th in Los Angeles, CA? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest August 26 ever in Los Angeles?
The warmest August 26 in Los Angeles, CA reached 98°F in 1981. That is 12°F above the long-term average high of 86°F.
What was the coldest August 26 ever in Los Angeles?
The coldest August 26 in Los Angeles, CA dropped to 60°F in 1975. That is 6°F below the long-term average low of 66°F.
What is the average temperature on August 26 in Los Angeles?
On August 26, Los Angeles averages a high of 86°F and a low of 66°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from LOS ANGELES DOWNTOWN/USC.
How many years of weather data are available for August 26 in Los Angeles?
We have 55 years of weather records for August 26 in Los Angeles, CA, 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 Los Angeles
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 87°F | -- | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 87°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 84°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 84°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 91°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 87°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 92°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 82°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 87°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 78°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 92°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 84°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 89°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 79°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 92°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 87°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 94°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 88°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 84°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 84°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 90°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 80°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 83°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 83°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 85°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 81°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 90°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 85°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 87°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 87°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 91°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 89°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 90°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 87°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 79°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 81°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 78°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 90°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 79°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 92°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 94°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 82°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 91°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 87°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 98°F | 76°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 86°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 84°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 81°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 80°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 85°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 78°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 85°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 72°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 81°F | 66°F | 0.02" | -- |
| 1971 | 89°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: LOS ANGELES DOWNTOWN/USC
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 Los Angeles, CA, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.