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Memphis, TN Weather on August 26
Memphis hits 102°F on August 26, 2000
Memphis experienced one of its hottest August days on record when temperatures soared to 102°F on August 26, 2000, marking the highest temperature ever recorded on this date in 55 years of data. While the typical August 26 high in Memphis is a warm 92°F, this record-breaking heat pushed nearly 10 degrees above normal, far exceeding the average low of 73°F. The same date has seen a record low of just 61°F in 2015, showing the dramatic temperature swings that can occur even in late summer.
What to Expect on August 26
Planning for August 26th in Memphis, TN? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest August 26 ever in Memphis?
The warmest August 26 in Memphis, TN reached 102°F in 2023. That is 10°F above the long-term average high of 92°F.
What was the coldest August 26 ever in Memphis?
The coldest August 26 in Memphis, TN dropped to 57°F in 2015. That is 13°F below the long-term average low of 70°F.
What is the average temperature on August 26 in Memphis?
On August 26, Memphis averages a high of 92°F and a low of 70°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from MEMPHIS WFO.
How many years of weather data are available for August 26 in Memphis?
We have 55 years of weather records for August 26 in Memphis, TN, 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 Memphis
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 81°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 97°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 102°F | 77°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 90°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 96°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 93°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 86°F | 73°F | 0.07" | -- |
| 2018 | 94°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 85°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 92°F | 74°F | 0.28" | -- |
| 2015 | 83°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 97°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 89°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 77°F | 70°F | 0.41" | -- |
| 2011 | 93°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 87°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 89°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 87°F | 70°F | 1.63" | -- |
| 2007 | 96°F | 73°F | 0.07" | -- |
| 2006 | 97°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 99°F | 77°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 93°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 93°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 89°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 94°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 93°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 89°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 98°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 91°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 90°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 91°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 91°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 98°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 89°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 81°F | 67°F | 0.16" | -- |
| 1990 | 94°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 95°F | 73°F | 2.1" | -- |
| 1988 | 92°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 97°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 96°F | 77°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 83°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 88°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 96°F | 77°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 93°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 93°F | 76°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 101°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 88°F | 74°F | 0.07" | -- |
| 1978 | 95°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 94°F | 78°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 93°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 92°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 92°F | 74°F | 1.19" | -- |
| 1973 | 92°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 87°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 91°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: MEMPHIS WFO
How Has August 26 Changed?
The last decade has been 1.0°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Memphis, TN, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.