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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.
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
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 79°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 85°F | 69°F | 0.04" | -- |
| 2023 | 84°F | 73°F | 0.52" | -- |
| 2022 | 87°F | 74°F | 0.24" | -- |
| 2021 | 91°F | 78°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 77°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 74°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 83°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 78°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 90°F | 75°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 85°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 89°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 84°F | 68°F | 0.04" | -- |
| 2012 | 84°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 83°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 82°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 85°F | 70°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 2008 | 80°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 80°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 69°F | 63°F | 0.78" | -- |
| 2005 | 84°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 77°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 83°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 83°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 81°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 82°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 76°F | 69°F | 1.53" | -- |
| 1998 | 88°F | 70°F | 0.2" | -- |
| 1997 | 79°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 88°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 83°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 86°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 96°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 90°F | 72°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 1991 | 81°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 89°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 79°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 88°F | 68°F | 0.09" | -- |
| 1987 | 80°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 78°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 84°F | 72°F | 0.17" | -- |
| 1984 | 84°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 87°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 83°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 78°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 95°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 85°F | 67°F | 0.09" | -- |
| 1978 | 78°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 79°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 85°F | 73°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 1975 | 79°F | 70°F | 0.07" | -- |
| 1974 | 75°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 89°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 91°F | 71°F | 0.95" | -- |
| 1971 | 81°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
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.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.