Weather Records in August 2026
28,195 weather records were set or tied in August 2026, with a daily chart by type, a record map and the top 20 by significance.
Key Facts for August 2026
- 28,195 weather records were set or tied in August 2026 across 31 days.
- 21,059 were record highs and 2,335 were record lows, counting maximum and minimum temperature.
- The busiest day of the month was 21 August 2026 with 1,291 records.
- Vilsandi set an all-time record daily precipitation of 131.9 mm (5.2 in) on 1 August 2026.
Records per Day, by Type
28,195 records| Day of month | Highest daily maximum | Lowest daily maximum | Highest daily minimum | Lowest daily minimum | Heaviest daily rainfall | Heaviest daily snowfall | Deepest snow cover | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 479 | 66 | 371 | 24 | 145 | 0 | 0 | 1,085 |
| 2 | 484 | 83 | 402 | 50 | 111 | 0 | 0 | 1,130 |
| 3 | 597 | 63 | 381 | 90 | 111 | 0 | 0 | 1,242 |
| 4 | 392 | 52 | 373 | 150 | 77 | 0 | 0 | 1,044 |
| 5 | 336 | 99 | 431 | 101 | 81 | 0 | 0 | 1,048 |
| 6 | 387 | 48 | 409 | 39 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 955 |
| 7 | 483 | 22 | 419 | 38 | 85 | 0 | 0 | 1,047 |
| 8 | 439 | 20 | 437 | 26 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 1,000 |
| 9 | 322 | 18 | 491 | 8 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 1,019 |
| 10 | 246 | 10 | 374 | 10 | 509 | 0 | 0 | 1,149 |
| 11 | 161 | 22 | 418 | 24 | 140 | 0 | 0 | 765 |
| 12 | 172 | 36 | 420 | 56 | 165 | 0 | 0 | 849 |
| 13 | 198 | 191 | 426 | 53 | 229 | 0 | 0 | 1,097 |
| 14 | 346 | 140 | 459 | 39 | 227 | 0 | 0 | 1,211 |
| 15 | 335 | 45 | 423 | 22 | 150 | 0 | 0 | 975 |
| 16 | 99 | 6 | 418 | 12 | 126 | 0 | 0 | 661 |
| 17 | 107 | 12 | 301 | 14 | 101 | 0 | 0 | 535 |
| 18 | 146 | 14 | 283 | 19 | 83 | 0 | 0 | 545 |
| 19 | 236 | 12 | 319 | 22 | 166 | 0 | 0 | 755 |
| 20 | 371 | 8 | 423 | 12 | 171 | 0 | 0 | 985 |
| 21 | 508 | 12 | 636 | 9 | 126 | 0 | 0 | 1,291 |
| 22 | 331 | 9 | 504 | 11 | 137 | 0 | 0 | 992 |
| 23 | 192 | 6 | 297 | 11 | 86 | 0 | 0 | 592 |
| 24 | 192 | 25 | 280 | 12 | 109 | 0 | 0 | 618 |
| 25 | 243 | 42 | 320 | 18 | 263 | 0 | 0 | 886 |
| 26 | 285 | 7 | 446 | 10 | 158 | 0 | 0 | 906 |
| 27 | 189 | 28 | 412 | 5 | 181 | 0 | 0 | 815 |
| 28 | 162 | 33 | 451 | 11 | 216 | 0 | 0 | 873 |
| 29 | 98 | 78 | 353 | 26 | 242 | 0 | 0 | 797 |
| 30 | 119 | 59 | 333 | 57 | 165 | 0 | 0 | 733 |
| 31 | 110 | 77 | 284 | 13 | 111 | 0 | 0 | 595 |
Record Map
highest significance| Station | Country | Type | Value | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vilsandi | Estonia | Record daily precipitation | 131.9 mm (5.2 in) | 100 of 100 (Exceptional) |
| Port Lincoln (Woolga) | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) | 90 of 100 (Exceptional) |
| Tonghe | China | Record daily precipitation | 279.0 mm (11.0 in) | 89 of 100 (Exceptional) |
| Bimbowrie | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 60.1 mm (2.4 in) | 88 of 100 (Exceptional) |
| Maizuru Reg Met HQ | Japan | Record daily precipitation | 436.0 mm (17.2 in) | 88 of 100 (Exceptional) |
| Klaipeda | Lithuania | Record daily precipitation | 147.7 mm (5.8 in) | 88 of 100 (Exceptional) |
| Tajima | Japan | Record daily precipitation | 351.0 mm (13.8 in) | 87 of 100 (Exceptional) |
| Yardea | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 53.2 mm (2.1 in) | 85 of 100 (Exceptional) |
| Tumby Bay (Warratta Vale) | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 52.4 mm (2.1 in) | 85 of 100 (Exceptional) |
| Hamamatsu | Japan | Record daily precipitation | 363.0 mm (14.3 in) | 83 of 100 (Exceptional) |
| Mishima | Japan | Record daily precipitation | 413.0 mm (16.3 in) | 83 of 100 (Exceptional) |
| Daylesford | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 102.0 mm (4.0 in) | 83 of 100 (Exceptional) |
| Mokpo | Korea, South | Record daily precipitation | 641.0 mm (25.2 in) | 83 of 100 (Exceptional) |
| Mombetsu | Japan | Record daily precipitation | 223.0 mm (8.8 in) | 82 of 100 (Exceptional) |
| Quorn | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 65.0 mm (2.6 in) | 82 of 100 (Exceptional) |
| Yokkaichi | Japan | Record daily precipitation | 435.0 mm (17.1 in) | 81 of 100 (Exceptional) |
| Lockport 2SE | United States | Record daily precipitation | 94.0 mm (3.7 in) | 80 of 100 (Exceptional) |
| Creston 2 SW | United States | Record daily precipitation | 116.3 mm (4.6 in) | 80 of 100 (Exceptional) |
| Hawker (Holowilena) | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 44.4 mm (1.7 in) | 80 of 100 (Exceptional) |
| Wilmington | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 90.4 mm (3.6 in) | 80 of 100 (Exceptional) |
| Cradock (Yednalue) | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 29.2 mm (1.1 in) | 80 of 100 (Exceptional) |
| Jeparit | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) | 80 of 100 (Exceptional) |
| Waranga Reservoir | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 49.0 mm (1.9 in) | 80 of 100 (Exceptional) |
| Avoca | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 55.8 mm (2.2 in) | 80 of 100 (Exceptional) |
| Highmore | United States | Record daily precipitation | 143.5 mm (5.6 in) | 80 of 100 (Exceptional) |
| Indianola 1SW | United States | Record daily precipitation | 133.1 mm (5.2 in) | 80 of 100 (Exceptional) |
| Yap Island WSO AP | Federated States of Micronesia | Record daily precipitation | 424.2 mm (16.7 in) | 80 of 100 (Exceptional) |
| Kensington Upper (Burnside) | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 39.2 mm (1.5 in) | 80 of 100 (Exceptional) |
| Elkader 6 SSW | United States | Record daily precipitation | 100.3 mm (3.9 in) | 79 of 100 (Major) |
| Tadotsu | Japan | Record daily precipitation | 342.0 mm (13.5 in) | 79 of 100 (Major) |
| Ruhnu | Latvia | Record daily precipitation | 70.5 mm (2.8 in) | 79 of 100 (Major) |
| Tooma | Estonia | Record daily precipitation | 82.5 mm (3.2 in) | 79 of 100 (Major) |
| Panguitch | United States | Record daily precipitation | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) | 78 of 100 (Major) |
| Kellerberrin | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 43.0 mm (1.7 in) | 78 of 100 (Major) |
| Hakodate | Japan | Record daily precipitation | 235.0 mm (9.3 in) | 77 of 100 (Major) |
| Hakodate | Japan | Record daily precipitation | 393.0 mm (15.5 in) | 77 of 100 (Major) |
| Mtn Home 1 NNW | United States | Record daily precipitation | 82.0 mm (3.2 in) | 77 of 100 (Major) |
| Boigbeat | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 35.0 mm (1.4 in) | 77 of 100 (Major) |
| Cope Cope | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 29.2 mm (1.1 in) | 77 of 100 (Major) |
| Nagasaki | Japan | Record daily precipitation | 519.5 mm (20.5 in) | 77 of 100 (Major) |
| New Castle 3 SW | United States | Record daily precipitation | 196.6 mm (7.7 in) | 77 of 100 (Major) |
| Telchaj | Lithuania | Record daily precipitation | 122.0 mm (4.8 in) | 77 of 100 (Major) |
| Nemuro | Japan | Record daily precipitation | 326.0 mm (12.8 in) | 77 of 100 (Major) |
| Iida | Japan | Record daily precipitation | 386.0 mm (15.2 in) | 77 of 100 (Major) |
| Abashiri | Japan | Record daily precipitation | 216.0 mm (8.5 in) | 76 of 100 (Major) |
| Gulnare | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 35.4 mm (1.4 in) | 76 of 100 (Major) |
| Richmond Wtr Wks | United States | Record daily precipitation | 173.7 mm (6.8 in) | 76 of 100 (Major) |
| Charleston | United States | Record daily precipitation | 86.4 mm (3.4 in) | 76 of 100 (Major) |
| Macomb | United States | Record daily precipitation | 149.1 mm (5.9 in) | 76 of 100 (Major) |
| Fort Hill | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) | 76 of 100 (Major) |
| Saga | Japan | Record daily precipitation | 456.0 mm (18.0 in) | 76 of 100 (Major) |
| Shaoguan | China | Record daily precipitation | 216.3 mm (8.5 in) | 76 of 100 (Major) |
| Molka (Lowana) | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 38.0 mm (1.5 in) | 75 of 100 (Major) |
| Muncie | United States | Record daily precipitation | 152.1 mm (6.0 in) | 75 of 100 (Major) |
| Mokpo | Korea, South | Record daily precipitation | 181.5 mm (7.1 in) | 75 of 100 (Major) |
| Yorketown | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 58.8 mm (2.3 in) | 75 of 100 (Major) |
| Ardath | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) | 75 of 100 (Major) |
| Oconomowoc Wwtp | United States | Record daily precipitation | 95.3 mm (3.8 in) | 74 of 100 (Major) |
| Boolcoomatta | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 74.0 mm (2.9 in) | 74 of 100 (Major) |
| Callington | Australia | Record daily precipitation | 45.6 mm (1.8 in) | 74 of 100 (Major) |
By Timescale
| Timescale | Records |
|---|---|
| all-time | 346 |
| monthly | 1,435 |
| daily | 26,414 |
Top 20 by Significance
| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 August 2026 | Vilsandi, EE | all-time rain | 131.9 mm (5.2 in) | 46.3 mm (1.8 in) | 102 years | 100 of 100 (Exceptional) |
| 25 August 2026 | Port Lincoln (Woolga), AU | monthly rain (Provisional) | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) | 26.4 mm (1.0 in) | 127 years | 90 of 100 (Exceptional) |
| 4 August 2026 | Tonghe, CN | all-time rain | 279.0 mm (11.0 in) | 123.7 mm (4.9 in) | 74 years | 89 of 100 (Exceptional) |
| 30 August 2026 | Klaipeda, LT | monthly rain (Provisional) | 147.7 mm (5.8 in) | 61.7 mm (2.4 in) | 96 years | 88 of 100 (Exceptional) |
| 27 August 2026 | Maizuru Reg Met HQ, JP | all-time rain (Provisional) | 436.0 mm (17.2 in) | 111.9 mm (4.4 in) | 72 years | 88 of 100 (Exceptional) |
| 10 August 2026 | Bimbowrie, AU | monthly rain | 60.1 mm (2.4 in) | 21.2 mm (0.8 in) | 135 years | 88 of 100 (Exceptional) |
| 31 August 2026 | Tajima, JP | all-time rain (Provisional) | 351.0 mm (13.8 in) | 137.7 mm (5.4 in) | 66 years | 87 of 100 (Exceptional) |
| 25 August 2026 | Tumby Bay (Warratta Vale), AU | monthly rain (Provisional) | 52.4 mm (2.1 in) | 14.3 mm (0.6 in) | 122 years | 85 of 100 (Exceptional) |
| 10 August 2026 | Yardea, AU | monthly rain | 53.2 mm (2.1 in) | 15.9 mm (0.6 in) | 124 years | 85 of 100 (Exceptional) |
| 31 August 2026 | Mokpo, KR | all-time rain (Provisional) | 641.0 mm (25.2 in) | 246.0 mm (9.7 in) | 44 years | 83 of 100 (Exceptional) |
| 14 August 2026 | Daylesford, AU | monthly rain | 102.0 mm (4.0 in) | 24.5 mm (1.0 in) | 116 years | 83 of 100 (Exceptional) |
| 7 August 2026 | Hamamatsu, JP | all-time rain | 363.0 mm (14.3 in) | 137.0 mm (5.4 in) | 54 years | 83 of 100 (Exceptional) |
| 7 August 2026 | Mishima, JP | all-time rain | 413.0 mm (16.3 in) | 142.0 mm (5.6 in) | 56 years | 83 of 100 (Exceptional) |
| 10 August 2026 | Quorn, AU | monthly rain | 65.0 mm (2.6 in) | 18.8 mm (0.7 in) | 139 years | 82 of 100 (Exceptional) |
| 8 August 2026 | Mombetsu, JP | all-time rain | 223.0 mm (8.8 in) | 75.0 mm (3.0 in) | 52 years | 82 of 100 (Exceptional) |
| 7 August 2026 | Yokkaichi, JP | all-time rain | 435.0 mm (17.1 in) | 164.0 mm (6.5 in) | 52 years | 81 of 100 (Exceptional) |
| 25 August 2026 | Kensington Upper (Burnside), AU | daily rain (Provisional) | 39.2 mm (1.5 in) | 26.5 mm (1.0 in) | 107 years | 80 of 100 (Exceptional) |
| 21 August 2026 | Yap Island WSO AP, FM | all-time rain (Provisional) | 424.2 mm (16.7 in) | 89.7 mm (3.5 in) | 44 years | 80 of 100 (Exceptional) |
| 14 August 2026 | Indianola 1SW, US | daily rain | 133.1 mm (5.2 in) | 72.1 mm (2.8 in) | 129 years | 80 of 100 (Exceptional) |
| 13 August 2026 | Highmore, US | daily rain | 143.5 mm (5.6 in) | 111.7 mm (4.4 in) | 120 years | 80 of 100 (Exceptional) |
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Sources: Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Historical Climatology Network Daily (GHCN-Daily). Records are computed by World Extreme Weather Monitor and are not official NOAA products. (US Government open data (NOAA NCEI)) Made with Natural Earth. Public domain map data. Borders are Natural Earth's de facto depiction. Data as of 2026-10-17 (17 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
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