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Tucson, AZ Weather on August 26
Tucson hits 107°F in August 26 record heat from 1981
August 26 in Tucson typically brings sweltering desert heat, with average highs around 98°F—yet the city has experienced even more extreme temperatures in its weather records. The record high of 107°F set in 1981 stands nearly 10 degrees above the norm, demonstrating the intense heat waves that occasionally grip the region during late summer. Meanwhile, the record low of 69°F from 2009 shows how much cooler nights can dip, creating a 38-degree spread between Tucson's most extreme temperatures recorded for this date across 55 years of data.
What to Expect on August 26
Planning for August 26th in Tucson, AZ? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest August 26 ever in Tucson?
The warmest August 26 in Tucson, AZ reached 107°F in 2001. That is 9°F above the long-term average high of 98°F.
What was the coldest August 26 ever in Tucson?
The coldest August 26 in Tucson, AZ dropped to 69°F in 2009. That is 6°F below the long-term average low of 75°F.
What is the average temperature on August 26 in Tucson?
On August 26, Tucson averages a high of 98°F and a low of 75°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from TUCSON WFO.
How many years of weather data are available for August 26 in Tucson?
We have 55 years of weather records for August 26 in Tucson, AZ, 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 Tucson
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 92°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 102°F | 77°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 103°F | 81°F | 0.02" | -- |
| 2022 | 98°F | 75°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 106°F | 76°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 101°F | 80°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 103°F | 78°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 93°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 104°F | 78°F | 0.04" | -- |
| 2016 | 92°F | 76°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 100°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 91°F | 75°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 100°F | 74°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 2012 | 99°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 106°F | 76°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 93°F | 74°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 2009 | 103°F | 69°F | 0.23" | -- |
| 2008 | 92°F | 71°F | 0.25" | -- |
| 2007 | 95°F | 76°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 96°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 102°F | 77°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 98°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 94°F | 72°F | 1.16" | -- |
| 2002 | 105°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 107°F | 75°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 96°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 99°F | 79°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 98°F | 75°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 106°F | 85°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 97°F | 76°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 99°F | 76°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 99°F | 82°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 78°F | 74°F | 0.1" | -- |
| 1992 | 96°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 99°F | 77°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 98°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 100°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 99°F | 76°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 88°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 88°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 99°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 96°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 104°F | 79°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 96°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 107°F | 79°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 98°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 104°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 102°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 103°F | 75°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 103°F | 79°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 102°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 98°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 102°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 89°F | 71°F | 0.17" | -- |
| 1971 | 98°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: TUCSON WFO
How Has August 26 Changed?
Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Tucson, AZ, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.