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New Haven, CT Weather on August 26
August 26th in New Haven, CT typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 82°F and lows near 63°F. Over 52 years of records, the warmest August 26th was in 1990 (83°F average), while the coldest was 2004 (62°F) — a 21°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 19% of August 26th dates historically, with the wettest August 26th recording 1.05" of rain. The last decade has been 5.6°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on August 26
Planning for August 26th in New Haven, CT? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.
August 26 Weather Records for New Haven
- •The all-time record high for August 26th in New Haven, CT is 91°F, set in 2021.
- •The coldest August 26th on record dropped to 47°F in 1995.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on August 26th in 7 of the last 52 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest August 26 ever in New Haven?
The warmest August 26 in New Haven, CT reached 91°F in 2021. That is 9°F above the long-term average high of 82°F.
What was the coldest August 26 ever in New Haven?
The coldest August 26 in New Haven, CT dropped to 47°F in 1995. That is 16°F below the long-term average low of 63°F.
What is the average temperature on August 26 in New Haven?
On August 26, New Haven averages a high of 82°F and a low of 63°F based on 52 years of NOAA weather observations from NEW HAVEN.
How many years of weather data are available for August 26 in New Haven?
We have 52 years of weather records for August 26 in New Haven, CT, 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 New Haven
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 80°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 83°F | 66°F | 0.32" | -- |
| 2023 | 87°F | 70°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 2022 | 90°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 91°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 81°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 76°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 81°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 76°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 90°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 80°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 84°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 78°F | 71°F | 0.15" | -- |
| 2012 | 81°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 83°F | 70°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 2010 | 82°F | 66°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 2009 | 87°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 78°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 81°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 70°F | 62°F | -- | -- |
| 2005 | 81°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 74°F | 51°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 2003 | 79°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 78°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 80°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 83°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 70°F | 65°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 1996 | 87°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 81°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 82°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 91°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 85°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 90°F | 76°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 88°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 85°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 78°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 79°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 85°F | 67°F | 1.05" | -- |
| 1984 | 81°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 85°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 79°F | 56°F | 0.06" | -- |
| 1981 | 73°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 90°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 84°F | 67°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 1978 | 74°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 79°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 87°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 69°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 80°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 80°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 91°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 80°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 52 years of data from NOAA station: NEW HAVEN
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for New Haven, CT, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.