Weather on May 26
Rockford, IL
55 Years of Data
About This Date
May 26th in Rockford, IL typically brings pleasant spring weather, with average highs around 75°F and lows near 52°F. Over 56 years of records, the warmest May 26th was in 1978 (79°F average), while the coldest was 1992 (45°F) — a 34°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 38% of May 26th dates historically, with the wettest May 26th recording 3.1" of rain. The last decade has been 10.3°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 10.3°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for May 26th in Rockford, IL? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 86° | 56° | 71° | — | — |
| 2025 | 71° | 43° | 57° | — | — |
| 2024 | 76° | 53° | 64° | 1.12" | — |
| 2023 | 75° | 42° | 59° | — | — |
| 2022 | 78° | 62° | 70° | 0.97" | — |
| 2021 | 82° | 57° | 70° | 0.58" | — |
| 2020 | 87° | 65° | 76° | — | — |
| 2019 | 79° | 57° | 68° | 0.1" | — |
| 2018 | 89° | 62° | 76° | — | — |
| 2017 | 70° | 54° | 62° | 0.89" | — |
| 2016 | 84° | 65° | 74° | 0.76" | — |
| 2015 | 76° | 64° | 70° | 0.61" | — |
| 2014 | 86° | 63° | 74° | 0.43" | — |
| 2013 | 66° | 45° | 55° | 0.48" | — |
| 2012 | 88° | 59° | 73° | 0.18" | — |
| 2011 | 63° | 43° | 53° | — | — |
| 2010 | 85° | 63° | 74° | — | — |
| 2009 | 77° | 56° | 66° | 3.1" | — |
| 2008 | 82° | 52° | 67° | 1.07" | — |
| 2007 | 67° | 50° | 58° | 0.91" | — |
| 2006 | 83° | 61° | 72° | — | — |
| 2005 | 75° | 50° | 63° | — | — |
| 2004 | 66° | 47° | 56° | — | — |
| 2003 | 76° | 46° | 61° | — | — |
| 2002 | 73° | 41° | 57° | — | — |
| 2001 | 55° | 45° | 50° | 0.53" | — |
| 2000 | 71° | 49° | 60° | 1.02" | — |
| 1999 | 73° | 48° | 61° | — | — |
| 1998 | 78° | 47° | 62° | — | — |
| 1997 | 58° | 45° | 51° | — | — |
| 1996 | 61° | 49° | 55° | 0.13" | — |
| 1995 | 70° | 43° | 56° | — | — |
| 1994 | 63° | 43° | 53° | — | — |
| 1993 | 78° | 41° | 60° | — | — |
| 1992coldest | 56° | 35° | 45° | — | — |
| 1991 | 81° | 67° | 74° | — | — |
| 1990 | 68° | 55° | 62° | — | — |
| 1989 | 69° | 49° | 59° | — | — |
| 1988 | 78° | 40° | 59° | — | — |
| 1987 | 86° | 59° | 73° | — | — |
| 1986 | 70° | 58° | 64° | 0.69" | — |
| 1985 | 90° | 64° | 77° | 0.46" | — |
| 1984 | 63° | 46° | 54° | — | — |
| 1983 | 65° | 36° | 50° | — | — |
| 1982 | 70° | 56° | 63° | 2.51" | — |
| 1981 | 79° | 51° | 65° | 0.03" | — |
| 1980 | 79° | 52° | 65° | — | — |
| 1979 | 67° | 34° | 50° | — | — |
| 1978warmest | 91° | 66° | 79° | — | — |
| 1977 | 89° | 61° | 75° | — | — |
| 1976 | 73° | 42° | 58° | — | — |
| 1975 | 78° | 58° | 68° | 0.48" | — |
| 1974 | 69° | 51° | 60° | — | — |
| 1973 | 72° | 44° | 58° | — | — |
| 1972 | 86° | 57° | 72° | — | — |
| 1971 | 55° | 41° | 48° | — | — |
Rockford, IL Temperature Range by Month
Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.
Rockford, IL Monthly Precipitation
Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.
Rockford, IL Daily Temperature Calendar
Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.
Best Time to Visit Rockford, IL
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