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Tacoma, WA Weather on August 26
August 26th in Tacoma, WA typically brings pleasant summer weather, with average highs around 76°F and lows near 55°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest August 26th was in 2016 (75°F average), while the coldest was 1976 (58°F) — a 17°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 15% 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 Tacoma, WA? Great weather for outdoor activities.
August 26 Weather Records for Tacoma
- •The all-time record high for August 26th in Tacoma, WA is 90°F, set in 2016.
- •The coldest August 26th on record dropped to 45°F in 1993.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on August 26th in 1 of the last 55 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest August 26 ever in Tacoma?
The warmest August 26 in Tacoma, WA reached 90°F in 2016. That is 14°F above the long-term average high of 76°F.
What was the coldest August 26 ever in Tacoma?
The coldest August 26 in Tacoma, WA dropped to 45°F in 1993. That is 10°F below the long-term average low of 55°F.
What is the average temperature on August 26 in Tacoma?
On August 26, Tacoma averages a high of 76°F and a low of 55°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from TACOMA CITY HALL.
How many years of weather data are available for August 26 in Tacoma?
We have 55 years of weather records for August 26 in Tacoma, WA, 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 Tacoma
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 84°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 71°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 82°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 73°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 71°F | 60°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 2020 | 74°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 74°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 66°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 78°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 90°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 78°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 84°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 76°F | 61°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 2012 | 77°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 79°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 80°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 73°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 70°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 78°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 83°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 81°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 73°F | 60°F | 0.26" | -- |
| 2003 | 86°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 72°F | 61°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 2001 | 76°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 67°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 75°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 73°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 71°F | 60°F | 0.42" | -- |
| 1996 | 79°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 73°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 74°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 71°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 79°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 71°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 72°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 75°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 73°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 85°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 88°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 82°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 88°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 79°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 68°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 74°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 78°F | 54°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 1979 | 79°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 75°F | 52°F | 0.2" | -- |
| 1977 | 68°F | 54°F | 0.28" | -- |
| 1976 | 67°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 77°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 78°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | -- | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 86°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 75°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: TACOMA CITY HALL
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Tacoma, WA, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.