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Nashville, TN Weather on August 26
Nashville hits record low on August 26 after 35 years of heat
August 26 in Nashville typically delivers summer heat, with an average high of 89°F, but this date's weather history tells a tale of extremes. The record high of 100°F set in 1990 represents the peak of Nashville's August swelter, yet just this year a record low of 53°F was recorded, marking a dramatic 47-degree swing from the previous extremes. Across 55 years of data, this August 26 reveals how variable late summer weather can be in Tennessee's capital.
What to Expect on August 26
Planning for August 26th in Nashville, TN? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest August 26 ever in Nashville?
The warmest August 26 in Nashville, TN reached 100°F in 1990. That is 11°F above the long-term average high of 89°F.
What was the coldest August 26 ever in Nashville?
The coldest August 26 in Nashville, TN dropped to 53°F in 2025. That is 15°F below the long-term average low of 68°F.
What is the average temperature on August 26 in Nashville?
On August 26, Nashville averages a high of 89°F and a low of 68°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from SHELBY BOTTOMS NATURE CTR.
How many years of weather data are available for August 26 in Nashville?
We have 55 years of weather records for August 26 in Nashville, 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 Nashville
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 82°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 99°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 90°F | 69°F | -- | -- |
| 2022 | 87°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 96°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 90°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 77°F | 70°F | 0.28" | -- |
| 2018 | 87°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 81°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 94°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 81°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 91°F | 71°F | 0.31" | -- |
| 2013 | 88°F | 62°F | -- | -- |
| 2012 | 87°F | 64°F | -- | -- |
| 2011 | 95°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 84°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 90°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 82°F | 68°F | 0.96" | -- |
| 2007 | 94°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 93°F | 75°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 83°F | 72°F | 0.48" | -- |
| 2004 | 89°F | 72°F | 0.02" | -- |
| 2003 | 93°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 85°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 90°F | 70°F | 0.02" | -- |
| 2000 | 80°F | 64°F | 0.07" | -- |
| 1999 | 87°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 92°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 88°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 88°F | 68°F | 0.09" | -- |
| 1995 | 94°F | 75°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 89°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 96°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 89°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 82°F | 71°F | 0.66" | -- |
| 1990 | 100°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 92°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 93°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 98°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 93°F | 71°F | 0.04" | -- |
| 1985 | 83°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 86°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 94°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 85°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 88°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 95°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 81°F | 70°F | 0.51" | -- |
| 1978 | 89°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 90°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 87°F | 68°F | 0.06" | -- |
| 1975 | 93°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 91°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 93°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 88°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 87°F | 66°F | 0.21" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: SHELBY BOTTOMS NATURE CTR
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 Nashville, TN, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.