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New York City, NY Weather on August 26

New York City hit 96°F on August 26, 1993

August 26 in New York City typically brings warm summer weather with an average high of 81°F and low of 67°F. However, the date saw an extreme swing in 1993 when the city reached a blistering 96°F, marking the hottest August 26 on record across 55 years of data. The coldest August 26 on record was far more moderate at 54°F in 1977, demonstrating the significant variability this late summer date can bring to the city.

By Weather On This Day|
Avg High
83°F
Avg Low
67°F
Record High
96°F
1993
Record Low
58°F
1989
New York City, NY on August 26 — Temperature History40°F60°F80°F100°F19801990200020102020HighLow

What to Expect on August 26

Planning for August 26th in New York City, NY? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the warmest August 26 ever in New York City?

The warmest August 26 in New York City, NY reached 96°F in 1993. That is 13°F above the long-term average high of 83°F.

What was the coldest August 26 ever in New York City?

The coldest August 26 in New York City, NY dropped to 58°F in 1989. That is 9°F below the long-term average low of 67°F.

What is the average temperature on August 26 in New York City?

On August 26, New York City averages a high of 83°F and a low of 67°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from NY CITY CNTRL PARK.

How many years of weather data are available for August 26 in New York City?

We have 55 years of weather records for August 26 in New York City, NY, 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 York City

YearHighLowPrecipSnow
202579°F63°F0"--
202485°F69°F0.04"--
202384°F73°F0.52"--
202287°F74°F0.24"--
202191°F78°F0"--
202077°F67°F0"--
201974°F61°F0"--
201883°F69°F0"--
201778°F62°F0"--
201690°F75°F0"--
201585°F67°F0"--
201489°F70°F0"--
201384°F68°F0.04"--
201284°F68°F0"--
201183°F71°F0"--
201082°F65°F0"--
200985°F70°F0.03"--
200880°F61°F0"--
200780°F72°F0"--
200669°F63°F0.78"--
200584°F68°F0"--
200477°F64°F0"--
200383°F69°F0"--
200283°F67°F0"--
200181°F63°F0"--
200082°F65°F0"--
199976°F69°F1.53"--
199888°F70°F0.2"--
199779°F65°F0"--
199688°F69°F0"--
199583°F64°F0"--
199486°F65°F0"--
199396°F73°F0"--
199290°F72°F0.13"--
199181°F62°F0"--
199089°F70°F0"--
198979°F58°F0"--
198888°F68°F0.09"--
198780°F58°F0"--
198678°F62°F0"--
198584°F72°F0.17"--
198484°F65°F0"--
198387°F67°F0"--
198283°F62°F0"--
198178°F64°F0"--
198095°F72°F0"--
197985°F67°F0.09"--
197878°F60°F0"--
197779°F59°F0"--
197685°F73°F0.01"--
197579°F70°F0.07"--
197475°F68°F0"--
197389°F69°F0"--
197291°F71°F0.95"--
197181°F68°F0"--

Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: NY CITY CNTRL PARK

How Has August 26 Changed?

The last decade has been 1.5°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Monthly Climate Averages

Historical temperature and precipitation averages for New York City, NY, based on 55+ years of weather data.

Warmest MonthJulyAvg High: 85°F / Low: 70°F
Coldest MonthJanuaryAvg High: 39°F / Low: 27°F
Jan
39°/ 27°
💧 0.3"
❄️ 2.1"
Feb
42°/ 29°
💧 0.3"
❄️ 2.8"
Mar
51°/ 36°
💧 0.4"
❄️ 2.3"
Apr
62°/ 45°
💧 0.4"
❄️ 2.1"
May
72°/ 54°
💧 0.4"
Jun
80°/ 64°
💧 0.4"
Jul
85°/ 70°
💧 0.5"
Aug
84°/ 68°
💧 0.5"
Sep
76°/ 61°
💧 0.5"
Oct
65°/ 51°
💧 0.5"
❄️ 2.9"
Nov
54°/ 41°
💧 0.4"
❄️ 1.9"
Dec
44°/ 33°
💧 0.4"
❄️ 1.9"

Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.

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