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San Diego, CA Weather on August 26
August 26th in San Diego, CA typically brings pleasant summer weather, with average highs around 79°F and lows near 67°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest August 26th was in 1981 (83°F average), while the coldest was 1987 (67°F) — a 16°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 2% of August 26th dates historically. The last decade has been 1.5°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on August 26
Planning for August 26th in San Diego, CA? Great weather for outdoor activities.
August 26 Weather Records for San Diego
- •The all-time record high for August 26th in San Diego, CA is 92°F, set in 1981.
- •The coldest August 26th on record dropped to 61°F in 1987.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on August 26th in 2 of the last 55 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest August 26 ever in San Diego?
The warmest August 26 in San Diego, CA reached 92°F in 1981. That is 13°F above the long-term average high of 79°F.
What was the coldest August 26 ever in San Diego?
The coldest August 26 in San Diego, CA dropped to 61°F in 1987. That is 6°F below the long-term average low of 67°F.
What is the average temperature on August 26 in San Diego?
On August 26, San Diego averages a high of 79°F and a low of 67°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from SAN DIEGO INTL AP.
How many years of weather data are available for August 26 in San Diego?
We have 55 years of weather records for August 26 in San Diego, 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 San Diego
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 76°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 81°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 76°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 80°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 82°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 79°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 84°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 80°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 77°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 73°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 86°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 80°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 79°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 76°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 80°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 77°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 91°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 76°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 85°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 78°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 84°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 74°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 76°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 73°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 75°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 75°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 81°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 76°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 78°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 77°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 81°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 79°F | 70°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 1993 | 79°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 79°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 73°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 75°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 74°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 83°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 73°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 84°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 83°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 82°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 82°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 80°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 92°F | 75°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 77°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 80°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 77°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 76°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 78°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 73°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 77°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 73°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 75°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 80°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: SAN DIEGO INTL AP
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for San Diego, CA, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.