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Richmond, VA Weather on August 26
Richmond hits 99°F on August 26, 1975
August 26 in Richmond brings typically warm late-summer conditions, with an average high of 87°F and low of 66°F. The most extreme day on record came in 1975 when temperatures soared to 99°F, making it one of the hottest days the city has seen in late August. The coldest August 26 on record occurred just two years later in 1977, when temperatures dipped to 54°F, showing the considerable range of variability the region can experience even in summer.
What to Expect on August 26
Planning for August 26th in Richmond, VA? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest August 26 ever in Richmond?
The warmest August 26 in Richmond, VA reached 99°F in 2016. That is 12°F above the long-term average high of 87°F.
What was the coldest August 26 ever in Richmond?
The coldest August 26 in Richmond, VA dropped to 54°F in 1977. That is 12°F below the long-term average low of 66°F.
What is the average temperature on August 26 in Richmond?
On August 26, Richmond averages a high of 87°F and a low of 66°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from RICHMOND INTL AP.
How many years of weather data are available for August 26 in Richmond?
We have 55 years of weather records for August 26 in Richmond, 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 Richmond
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 81°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 93°F | 65°F | 0.75" | -- |
| 2023 | 96°F | 76°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 92°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 94°F | 75°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 89°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 79°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 88°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 83°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 99°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 83°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 87°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 85°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 85°F | 67°F | 0.02" | -- |
| 2011 | 88°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 89°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 92°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 77°F | 69°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 2007 | 91°F | 71°F | 0.24" | -- |
| 2006 | 96°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 81°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 87°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 91°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 83°F | 71°F | 0.11" | -- |
| 2001 | 85°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 83°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 83°F | 69°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 1998 | 89°F | 71°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 1997 | 84°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 85°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 82°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 89°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 94°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 90°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 79°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 92°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 80°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 93°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 77°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 87°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 88°F | 71°F | 0.28" | -- |
| 1984 | 87°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 88°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 81°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 81°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 90°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 93°F | 74°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1978 | 87°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 81°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 95°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 99°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 86°F | 68°F | 0.24" | -- |
| 1973 | 89°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 91°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 81°F | 63°F | 0.09" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: RICHMOND INTL AP
How Has August 26 Changed?
The last decade has been 2.7°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Richmond, VA, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.