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Raleigh, NC Weather on August 26
Raleigh hit 97°F on this date in 1975, nearly 10 degrees above average
August 26 in Raleigh typically brings warm but not extreme conditions, with average highs around 88°F. However, the record books tell a different story for heat: 1975 saw a scorching 97°F, the hottest temperature recorded on this date across the city's 55-year climate record. The coldest August 26 occurred much more recently in 1981, when temperatures dipped to 58°F, creating a 39-degree spread between extremes on the same calendar date.
What to Expect on August 26
Planning for August 26th in Raleigh, NC? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest August 26 ever in Raleigh?
The warmest August 26 in Raleigh, NC reached 98°F in 1975. That is 11°F above the long-term average high of 87°F.
What was the coldest August 26 ever in Raleigh?
The coldest August 26 in Raleigh, NC dropped to 55°F in 1981. That is 11°F below the long-term average low of 66°F.
What is the average temperature on August 26 in Raleigh?
On August 26, Raleigh averages a high of 87°F and a low of 66°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from RALEIGH 4 SW.
How many years of weather data are available for August 26 in Raleigh?
We have 55 years of weather records for August 26 in Raleigh, NC, 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 Raleigh
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 80°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 91°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 96°F | 77°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 89°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 93°F | 72°F | 0.31" | -- |
| 2020 | 94°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 82°F | 65°F | 0.31" | -- |
| 2018 | 90°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 84°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 96°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 87°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 82°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 91°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 86°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 89°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 92°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 89°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 80°F | 71°F | 0.12" | -- |
| 2007 | 93°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 93°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 84°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 85°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 90°F | 70°F | -- | -- |
| 2002 | 90°F | 69°F | 0.24" | -- |
| 2001 | 85°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 84°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 88°F | 69°F | 0.62" | -- |
| 1998 | 86°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 86°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 82°F | 68°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1995 | 91°F | 69°F | 0.09" | -- |
| 1994 | 86°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 93°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 87°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 83°F | 69°F | 0.02" | -- |
| 1990 | 90°F | 72°F | 0.15" | -- |
| 1989 | 80°F | 67°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 1988 | 63°F | 91°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 91°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 85°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 84°F | 59°F | 0.38" | -- |
| 1984 | 84°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 87°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 88°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 81°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 91°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 90°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 88°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 84°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | -- | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 98°F | 72°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1974 | 88°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 88°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 88°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 81°F | 68°F | 0.06" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: RALEIGH 4 SW
How Has August 26 Changed?
The last decade has been 2.9°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Raleigh, NC, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.