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Newport News, VA Weather on August 26
August 26th in Newport News, VA typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 86°F and lows near 68°F. Over 53 years of records, the warmest August 26th was in 1975 (86°F average), while the coldest was 1981 (70°F) — a 16°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 1.32" of rain. The last decade has been 1.4°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on August 26
Planning for August 26th in Newport News, VA? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.
August 26 Weather Records for Newport News
- •The all-time record high for August 26th in Newport News, VA is 98°F, set in 1975.
- •The coldest August 26th on record dropped to 55°F in 2013.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on August 26th in 15 of the last 53 years.
- •Last year (1971), August 26th was 8°F cooler than the long-term average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest August 26 ever in Newport News?
The warmest August 26 in Newport News, VA reached 98°F in 1975. That is 12°F above the long-term average high of 86°F.
What was the coldest August 26 ever in Newport News?
The coldest August 26 in Newport News, VA dropped to 55°F in 2013. That is 13°F below the long-term average low of 68°F.
What is the average temperature on August 26 in Newport News?
On August 26, Newport News averages a high of 86°F and a low of 68°F based on 53 years of NOAA weather observations from NEWPORT NEWS PRESS BLD.
How many years of weather data are available for August 26 in Newport News?
We have 53 years of weather records for August 26 in Newport News, VA, 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 Newport News
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 80°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 87°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 91°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 88°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 91°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 89°F | 75°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 78°F | 68°F | 0.07" | -- |
| 2018 | 86°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 81°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 96°F | 75°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 83°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 86°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 85°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 84°F | 69°F | 0.2" | -- |
| 2011 | 88°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 90°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 91°F | 71°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 2008 | 79°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 90°F | 70°F | 0.31" | -- |
| 2006 | 92°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 82°F | 60°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 2004 | 87°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 90°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 82°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 82°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 88°F | 70°F | 1.32" | -- |
| 1998 | 84°F | 79°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 81°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 82°F | 70°F | 0.17" | -- |
| 1995 | 79°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 83°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 93°F | 77°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 87°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 81°F | 75°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 1990 | 90°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 79°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 89°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 77°F | 68°F | 0.18" | -- |
| 1986 | 86°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 83°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 82°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 79°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 77°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 87°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 91°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 85°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 83°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 92°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 98°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 90°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 88°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 92°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 78°F | 68°F | 0.42" | -- |
Based on 53 years of data from NOAA station: NEWPORT NEWS PRESS BLD
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Newport News, VA, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.