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Oakland, CA Weather on August 26

August 26th in Oakland, CA typically brings pleasant summer weather, with average highs around 75°F and lows near 57°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest August 26th was in 1988 (76°F average), while the coldest was 1982 (59°F) — a 17°F range across recorded history. This date has historically been dry, with little recorded precipitation. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

By Weather On This Day|
Avg High
75°F
Avg Low
57°F
Record High
96°F
1988
Record Low
50°F
1973
Oakland, CA on August 26 — Temperature History40°F60°F80°F100°F19801990200020102020HighLow

What to Expect on August 26

Planning for August 26th in Oakland, CA? Great weather for outdoor activities.

August 26 Weather Records for Oakland

  • The all-time record high for August 26th in Oakland, CA is 96°F, set in 1988.
  • The coldest August 26th on record dropped to 50°F in 1973.
  • Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on August 26th in 1 of the last 55 years.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the warmest August 26 ever in Oakland?

The warmest August 26 in Oakland, CA reached 96°F in 1988. That is 21°F above the long-term average high of 75°F.

What was the coldest August 26 ever in Oakland?

The coldest August 26 in Oakland, CA dropped to 50°F in 1973. That is 7°F below the long-term average low of 57°F.

What is the average temperature on August 26 in Oakland?

On August 26, Oakland averages a high of 75°F and a low of 57°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from UPPER SAN LEANDRO FILTERS.

How many years of weather data are available for August 26 in Oakland?

We have 55 years of weather records for August 26 in Oakland, CA, 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 Oakland

YearHighLowPrecipSnow
202573°F61°F0"--
202485°F61°F0"--
202370°F59°F0"--
202271°F58°F0"--
202179°F57°F0"--
202063°F56°F0"--
201981°F57°F0"--
201870°F56°F0"--
201784°F51°F0"--
201673°F62°F0"--
201581°F59°F0"--
201474°F61°F0"--
201372°F60°F0"--
201268°F56°F0"--
201171°F56°F0"--
201067°F57°F0"--
200973°F55°F0"--
200882°F56°F0"--
200769°F57°F0"--
200670°F57°F0"--
200573°F55°F0"--
200480°F59°F0"--
200377°F59°F0"--
200283°F54°F0"--
200178°F56°F0"--
200071°F57°F0"--
199981°F60°F0"--
199873°F57°F0"--
199777°F63°F0"--
199668°F54°F----
199573°F52°F----
199468°F59°F0"--
199386°F62°F0"--
199277°F61°F0"--
199165°F57°F0"--
199077°F63°F0"--
198983°F52°F0"--
198896°F56°F0"--
198776°F57°F0"--
198678°F56°F0"--
198575°F55°F0"--
198468°F57°F0"--
198370°F58°F0"--
198263°F56°F0"--
198179°F52°F0"--
198069°F53°F0"--
197975°F59°F0"--
197877°F55°F0"--
197776°F56°F0"--
197676°F55°F0"--
197573°F51°F0"--
197471°F54°F0"--
197370°F50°F0"--
197274°F54°F0"--
197175°F55°F0"--

Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: UPPER SAN LEANDRO FILTERS

Monthly Climate Averages

Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Oakland, CA, based on 55+ years of weather data.

Warmest MonthSeptemberAvg High: 75°F / Low: 57°F
Coldest MonthDecemberAvg High: 58°F / Low: 44°F
Jan
58°/ 43°
💧 0.4"
Feb
61°/ 46°
💧 0.4"
❄️ 1.0"
Mar
63°/ 47°
💧 0.3"
❄️ 0.2"
Apr
66°/ 49°
💧 0.2"
May
68°/ 52°
💧 0.2"
Jun
71°/ 54°
💧 0.2"
Jul
72°/ 56°
💧 0.1"
Aug
73°/ 57°
💧 0.1"
Sep
75°/ 57°
💧 0.2"
❄️ 4.5"
Oct
72°/ 53°
💧 0.3"
Nov
64°/ 48°
💧 0.4"
Dec
58°/ 44°
💧 0.4"

Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.

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