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St. Petersburg, FL Weather on August 26
August 26th in St. Petersburg, FL typically brings hot summer weather, with average highs around 91°F and lows near 77°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest August 26th was in 1987 (87°F average), while the coldest was 1995 (77°F) — a 10°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 44% of August 26th dates historically, with the wettest August 26th recording 2.9" of rain. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
What to Expect on August 26
Planning for August 26th in St. Petersburg, FL? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
August 26 Weather Records for St. Petersburg
- •The all-time record high for August 26th in St. Petersburg, FL is 94°F, set in 2014.
- •The coldest August 26th on record dropped to 72°F in 1995.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on August 26th in 42 of the last 55 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest August 26 ever in St. Petersburg?
The warmest August 26 in St. Petersburg, FL reached 94°F in 2014. That is 3°F above the long-term average high of 91°F.
What was the coldest August 26 ever in St. Petersburg?
The coldest August 26 in St. Petersburg, FL dropped to 72°F in 1995. That is 5°F below the long-term average low of 77°F.
What is the average temperature on August 26 in St. Petersburg?
On August 26, St. Petersburg averages a high of 91°F and a low of 77°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from ST PETERSBURG.
How many years of weather data are available for August 26 in St. Petersburg?
We have 55 years of weather records for August 26 in St. Petersburg, FL, 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 St. Petersburg
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 83°F | 76°F | 0.06" | -- |
| 2024 | 92°F | 76°F | -- | -- |
| 2023 | 93°F | 80°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 90°F | 78°F | 0.24" | -- |
| 2021 | 90°F | 78°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 91°F | 80°F | 0.18" | -- |
| 2019 | 92°F | 81°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 90°F | 78°F | 0.02" | -- |
| 2017 | 89°F | 79°F | 0.91" | -- |
| 2016 | 90°F | 77°F | 0.58" | -- |
| 2015 | 92°F | 79°F | 0.12" | -- |
| 2014 | 94°F | 76°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 90°F | 76°F | 0.08" | -- |
| 2012 | 85°F | 74°F | 0.26" | -- |
| 2011 | 90°F | 80°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 88°F | 77°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 89°F | 76°F | 0.7" | -- |
| 2008 | 92°F | 78°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 92°F | 77°F | 0.1" | -- |
| 2006 | 86°F | 75°F | 0.3" | -- |
| 2005 | 93°F | 79°F | 0.08" | -- |
| 2004 | 91°F | 78°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 91°F | 76°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 89°F | 80°F | 0.06" | -- |
| 2001 | 91°F | 78°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 92°F | 73°F | 1.25" | -- |
| 1999 | 90°F | 78°F | 0.04" | -- |
| 1998 | 91°F | 79°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 89°F | 76°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 92°F | 76°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 82°F | 72°F | 2.9" | -- |
| 1994 | 89°F | 76°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 90°F | 73°F | 1.1" | -- |
| 1992 | 90°F | 78°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 90°F | 77°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 89°F | 77°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 93°F | 78°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 93°F | 78°F | 0.42" | -- |
| 1987 | 94°F | 80°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 94°F | 79°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 92°F | 80°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 92°F | 77°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 92°F | 77°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 91°F | 80°F | 0.09" | -- |
| 1981 | 91°F | 72°F | 1.16" | -- |
| 1980 | 88°F | 75°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 92°F | 78°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 91°F | 76°F | 0.12" | -- |
| 1977 | 92°F | 77°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 92°F | 77°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 93°F | 79°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 92°F | 72°F | 0.39" | -- |
| 1973 | 93°F | 77°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 86°F | 72°F | 1.35" | -- |
| 1971 | 90°F | 77°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: ST PETERSBURG
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for St. Petersburg, FL, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.