Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in New York City on August 26

On August 26th in New York City, temperatures have fluctuated between extremes throughout history. In 1993, the city experienced its highest recorded temperature of 97.0°F, while in 1956, it saw its coldest temperature at 55.0°F. On average, the temperature for this date is 75.37°F, with a daily high of 80.55°F and a low of 70.19°F. In a fascinating piece of news from the past, in 1956, the same year New York City observed its coldest temperature on this date, Elvis Presley released his first album, marking the beginning of an iconic career that would forever shape the music industry.