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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.

By Weather On This Day|
Avg High
92°F
Avg Low
70°F
Record High
102°F
2023
Record Low
57°F
2015
Memphis, TN on August 26 — Temperature History40°F60°F80°F100°F120°F19801990200020102020HighLow

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

YearHighLowPrecipSnow
202581°F65°F0"--
202497°F65°F0"--
2023102°F77°F0"--
202290°F70°F0"--
202196°F73°F0"--
202093°F72°F0"--
201986°F73°F0.07"--
201894°F71°F0"--
201785°F62°F0"--
201692°F74°F0.28"--
201583°F57°F0"--
201497°F74°F0"--
201389°F70°F0"--
201277°F70°F0.41"--
201193°F70°F0"--
201087°F65°F0"--
200989°F62°F0"--
200887°F70°F1.63"--
200796°F73°F0.07"--
200697°F69°F0"--
200599°F77°F0"--
200493°F73°F0"--
200393°F69°F0"--
200289°F68°F0"--
200194°F73°F0"--
200093°F71°F0"--
199989°F66°F0"--
199898°F73°F0"--
199791°F68°F0"--
199690°F69°F0"--
199591°F72°F0"--
199491°F68°F0"--
199398°F71°F0"--
199289°F73°F0"--
199181°F67°F0.16"--
199094°F67°F0"--
198995°F73°F2.1"--
198892°F66°F0"--
198797°F67°F0"--
198696°F77°F0"--
198583°F65°F0"--
198488°F66°F0"--
198396°F77°F0"--
198293°F73°F0"--
198193°F76°F0"--
1980101°F73°F0"--
197988°F74°F0.07"--
197895°F74°F0"--
197794°F78°F0"--
197693°F70°F0"--
197592°F71°F0"--
197492°F74°F1.19"--
197392°F73°F0"--
197287°F72°F0"--
197191°F70°F0"--

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.

Warmest MonthAugustAvg High: 91°F / Low: 70°F
Coldest MonthJanuaryAvg High: 50°F / Low: 30°F
Jan
50°/ 30°
💧 0.4"
❄️ 1.3"
Feb
54°/ 33°
💧 0.5"
❄️ 1.6"
Mar
64°/ 41°
💧 0.5"
❄️ 2.9"
Apr
73°/ 50°
💧 0.6"
May
81°/ 60°
💧 0.5"
Jun
89°/ 68°
💧 0.5"
Jul
91°/ 72°
💧 0.5"
Aug
91°/ 70°
💧 0.4"
Sep
86°/ 63°
💧 0.5"
Oct
75°/ 50°
💧 0.6"
Nov
63°/ 40°
💧 0.5"
❄️ 0.3"
Dec
53°/ 33°
💧 0.5"
❄️ 0.7"

Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.

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