Weather on May 26
Richmond, VA
55 Years of Data
Avg High
80°F
Avg Low
59°F
Warmest
2021
82°F avg
Coldest
1992
54°F avg
About This Date
May 26th in Richmond, VA typically brings warm spring weather, with average highs around 80°F and lows near 59°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 26th was in 2021 (82°F average), while the coldest was 1992 (54°F) — a 28°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 40% of May 26th dates historically, with the wettest May 26th recording 4.47" of rain. The last decade has been 3.8°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 3.8°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for May 26th in Richmond, VA? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Warming Trend
1.4°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 68° | 53° | 61° | 0.18" | — |
| 2024 | 90° | 68° | 79° | 1.5" | — |
| 2023 | 72° | 48° | 60° | — | — |
| 2022 | 72° | 59° | 65° | 0.03" | — |
| 2021warmest | 95° | 68° | 82° | — | — |
| 2020 | 76° | 56° | 66° | — | — |
| 2019 | 93° | 70° | 81° | 0.79" | — |
| 2018 | 88° | 68° | 78° | 0.05" | — |
| 2017 | 81° | 59° | 70° | — | — |
| 2016 | 89° | 61° | 75° | — | — |
| 2015 | 87° | 63° | 75° | — | — |
| 2014 | 88° | 59° | 73° | — | — |
| 2013 | 76° | 47° | 61° | — | — |
| 2012 | 86° | 63° | 74° | — | — |
| 2011 | 93° | 70° | 81° | — | — |
| 2010 | 87° | 59° | 73° | — | — |
| 2009 | 85° | 67° | 76° | 0.03" | — |
| 2008 | 85° | 56° | 70° | — | — |
| 2007 | 89° | 62° | 76° | 2.03" | — |
| 2006 | 91° | 70° | 80° | — | — |
| 2005 | 81° | 55° | 68° | — | — |
| 2004 | 91° | 67° | 79° | 1.7" | — |
| 2003 | 75° | 61° | 68° | 4.47" | — |
| 2002 | 88° | 60° | 74° | — | — |
| 2001 | 67° | 61° | 64° | 1.45" | — |
| 2000 | 81° | 54° | 67° | — | — |
| 1999 | 77° | 52° | 64° | — | — |
| 1998 | 84° | 67° | 75° | 0.03" | — |
| 1997 | 70° | 53° | 61° | 0.64" | — |
| 1996 | 64° | 53° | 59° | 0.03" | — |
| 1995 | 78° | 65° | 71° | 0.03" | — |
| 1994 | 83° | 63° | 73° | 0.2" | — |
| 1993 | 72° | 57° | 64° | 0.58" | — |
| 1992coldest | 56° | 52° | 54° | 0.76" | — |
| 1991 | 94° | 66° | 80° | — | — |
| 1990 | 84° | 62° | 73° | 4.04" | — |
| 1989 | 90° | 69° | 79° | — | — |
| 1988 | 69° | 43° | 56° | — | — |
| 1987 | 70° | 60° | 65° | — | — |
| 1986 | 82° | 56° | 69° | — | — |
| 1985 | 88° | 51° | 69° | — | — |
| 1984 | 94° | 68° | 81° | 0.38" | — |
| 1983 | 81° | 59° | 70° | 0.66" | — |
| 1982 | 74° | 64° | 69° | — | — |
| 1981 | 86° | 63° | 74° | — | — |
| 1980 | 77° | 56° | 66° | — | — |
| 1979 | 65° | 45° | 55° | — | — |
| 1978 | 86° | 61° | 73° | — | — |
| 1977 | 82° | 58° | 70° | — | — |
| 1976 | 68° | 53° | 61° | 0.08" | — |
| 1975 | 81° | 60° | 70° | — | — |
| 1974 | 73° | 56° | 64° | 0.53" | — |
| 1973 | 60° | 54° | 57° | — | — |
| 1972 | 67° | 46° | 56° | — | — |
| 1971 | 83° | 62° | 72° | — | — |
55 years of data from RICHMOND INTL AP