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Coldest Since
National Cold Records
Year to Date · through Aug 29

2026 So Far

The Contiguous 48 ran +2.6°F vs the 1996–2025 average through Aug 29 — the 1st warmest start to a year of 76 on record.

Temperature vs Normal

+2.6°F
58.1°F average · Jan 1–Aug 29

Rank

1st
1st warmest start to a year of 76 on record

Precipitation

85%
17.83" · 75th wettest start

Through

Aug 29
2026 · NOAA nClimGrid

2026 So Far · Through Aug 29

Each county through Aug 29 — 2026 so far vs its 1996–2025 to-date temperature normal.
2026 So Far · Through Aug 29
Areal nClimGrid averages (NOAA/NCEI) over the whole area — an average across the region, not a single station. Separate from the station records.
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