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Reno, NV Weather on August 26
August 26th in Reno, NV typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 88°F and lows near 54°F — a 34°F daily swing. Over 55 years of records, the warmest August 26th was in 2010 (83°F average), while the coldest was 1973 (60°F) — a 23°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 4% of August 26th dates historically. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
What to Expect on August 26
Planning for August 26th in Reno, NV? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.
August 26 Weather Records for Reno
- •The all-time record high for August 26th in Reno, NV is 99°F, set in 2001.
- •The coldest August 26th on record dropped to 37°F in 1978.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on August 26th in 23 of the last 55 years.
- •Last year (1971), August 26th was 5°F warmer than the long-term average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest August 26 ever in Reno?
The warmest August 26 in Reno, NV reached 99°F in 2001. That is 11°F above the long-term average high of 88°F.
What was the coldest August 26 ever in Reno?
The coldest August 26 in Reno, NV dropped to 37°F in 1978. That is 17°F below the long-term average low of 54°F.
What is the average temperature on August 26 in Reno?
On August 26, Reno averages a high of 88°F and a low of 54°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from RENO WFO.
How many years of weather data are available for August 26 in Reno?
We have 55 years of weather records for August 26 in Reno, NV, 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 Reno
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 86°F | 60°F | 0.14" | -- |
| 2024 | 81°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 87°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 93°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 86°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 92°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 93°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 87°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 97°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 88°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 90°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 80°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 86°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 91°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 98°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 95°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 92°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 83°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 91°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 83°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 91°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 71°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 89°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 85°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 99°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 91°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 89°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 87°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 85°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 88°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 92°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 89°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 87°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 87°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 86°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 75°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 86°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 98°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 90°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 92°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 91°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 87°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 90°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 92°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 95°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 86°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 88°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 83°F | 37°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 76°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 82°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 88°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 91°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 73°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 88°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 93°F | 53°F | 0.07" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: RENO WFO
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Reno, NV, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.