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Santa Ana, CA Weather on August 26

August 26th in Santa Ana, CA typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 87°F and lows near 65°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest August 26th was in 1981 (84°F average), while the coldest was 1987 (68°F) — a 16°F range across recorded history. This date has historically been dry, with little recorded precipitation. The last decade has been 1.8°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

By Weather On This Day|
Avg High
87°F
Avg Low
65°F
Record High
102°F
2009
Record Low
58°F
1987
Santa Ana, CA on August 26 — Temperature History40°F60°F80°F100°F120°F19801990200020102020HighLow

What to Expect on August 26

Planning for August 26th in Santa Ana, CA? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.

August 26 Weather Records for Santa Ana

  • The all-time record high for August 26th in Santa Ana, CA is 102°F, set in 2009.
  • The coldest August 26th on record dropped to 58°F in 1987.
  • Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on August 26th in 14 of the last 55 years.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the warmest August 26 ever in Santa Ana?

The warmest August 26 in Santa Ana, CA reached 102°F in 2009. That is 15°F above the long-term average high of 87°F.

What was the coldest August 26 ever in Santa Ana?

The coldest August 26 in Santa Ana, CA dropped to 58°F in 1987. That is 7°F below the long-term average low of 65°F.

What is the average temperature on August 26 in Santa Ana?

On August 26, Santa Ana averages a high of 87°F and a low of 65°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from SANTA ANA FIRE STN.

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

We have 55 years of weather records for August 26 in Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana

YearHighLowPrecipSnow
202585°F67°F0"--
202489°F64°F0"--
202392°F63°F0"--
202287°F69°F0"--
202194°F66°F0"--
202090°F68°F0"--
201990°F69°F0"--
201883°F68°F0"--
201789°F67°F0"--
201679°F66°F0"--
201593°F72°F0"--
201486°F66°F0"--
201393°F66°F0"--
201281°F66°F0"--
201193°F66°F0"--
201095°F66°F0"--
2009102°F60°F0"--
200887°F64°F0"--
200786°F65°F0"--
200685°F62°F0"--
200595°F68°F0"--
200481°F64°F0"--
200386°F65°F0"--
200283°F60°F0"--
200187°F62°F0"--
200083°F63°F0"--
199994°F63°F0"--
199885°F67°F0"--
199785°F65°F0"--
199689°F63°F0"--
199589°F59°F0"--
199483°F66°F0"--
199389°F67°F0"--
199286°F64°F0"--
199180°F64°F0"--
199079°F61°F0"--
198977°F65°F0"--
198888°F68°F0"--
198779°F58°F0"--
198689°F64°F0"--
198595°F68°F0"--
198485°F68°F0"--
198387°F61°F0"--
198286°F66°F0"--
198199°F70°F0"--
198083°F62°F0"--
197984°F64°F0"--
197881°F61°F0"--
197781°F66°F0"--
197683°F62°F0"--
197578°F61°F0"--
197484°F62°F0"--
197376°F63°F0"--
197279°F61°F0"--
197191°F62°F0"--

Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: SANTA ANA FIRE STN

Monthly Climate Averages

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

Warmest MonthAugustAvg High: 84°F / Low: 65°F
Coldest MonthDecemberAvg High: 68°F / Low: 47°F
Jan
69°/ 47°
💧 0.4"
Feb
69°/ 48°
💧 0.4"
Mar
70°/ 51°
💧 0.3"
Apr
73°/ 53°
💧 0.2"
May
74°/ 57°
💧 0.1"
Jun
78°/ 61°
💧 0.1"
Jul
82°/ 64°
💧 0.1"
Aug
84°/ 65°
💧 0.3"
Sep
83°/ 63°
💧 0.2"
Oct
79°/ 58°
💧 0.2"
Nov
74°/ 51°
💧 0.3"
Dec
68°/ 47°
💧 0.3"

Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.

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