Hottest and Coldest Temperatures Ever in Philadelphia on August 26

On August 26th in Philadelphia, the weather was quite warm, with temperatures reaching a maximum of 96.1°F in 1972, making it the hottest recorded temperature for this date. Conversely, the coldest temperature ever recorded on August 26th was 51.1°F in 1963. On average, the temperature for this date hovers around 74.53°F, with a daily high of 78.44°F and a low of 70.62°F. In an interesting news item from 1972, Philadelphia's first-ever public bike-sharing program was launched, providing convenient and eco-friendly transportation options to the city's residents and visitors.