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Albany, NY Weather on May 26
May 26th in Albany, NY typically brings pleasant spring weather, with average highs around 73°F and lows near 52°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 26th was in 2015 (79°F average), while the coldest was 1974 (48°F) — a 31°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 49% of May 26th dates historically, with the wettest May 26th recording 1.85" of rain. The last decade has been 10.6°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on May 26
Planning for May 26th in Albany, NY? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
May 26 Weather Records for Albany
- •The all-time record high for May 26th in Albany, NY is 94°F, set in 2010.
- •The coldest May 26th on record dropped to 38°F in 1972.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on May 26th in 2 of the last 55 years.
- •Last year (1971), May 26th was 5°F cooler than the long-term average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest May 26 ever in Albany?
The warmest May 26 in Albany, NY reached 94°F in 2010. That is 21°F above the long-term average high of 73°F.
What was the coldest May 26 ever in Albany?
The coldest May 26 in Albany, NY dropped to 38°F in 1972. That is 14°F below the long-term average low of 52°F.
What is the average temperature on May 26 in Albany?
On May 26, Albany averages a high of 73°F and a low of 52°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from ALBANY.
How many years of weather data are available for May 26 in Albany?
We have 55 years of weather records for May 26 in Albany, NY, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.
May 26 Weather History in Albany
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 71°F | 45°F | 0.08" | -- |
| 2024 | 84°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 75°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 74°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 87°F | 63°F | 0.2" | -- |
| 2020 | 90°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 86°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 89°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 62°F | 53°F | 0.94" | -- |
| 2016 | 88°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 86°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 83°F | 54°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 2013 | 58°F | 39°F | 0.1" | -- |
| 2012 | 84°F | 62°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 2011 | 86°F | 62°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 2010 | 94°F | 62°F | 0.23" | -- |
| 2009 | 63°F | 41°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 2008 | 83°F | 49°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 2007 | 79°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 74°F | 61°F | 1.4" | -- |
| 2005 | 61°F | 51°F | 0.28" | -- |
| 2004 | 68°F | 53°F | 1.27" | -- |
| 2003 | 58°F | 54°F | 1.85" | -- |
| 2002 | 68°F | 52°F | 0.18" | -- |
| 2001 | 60°F | 56°F | 0.51" | -- |
| 2000 | 65°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 59°F | 46°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1998 | 77°F | 55°F | 0.08" | -- |
| 1997 | 65°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 68°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 62°F | 49°F | 0.28" | -- |
| 1994 | 72°F | 44°F | 0.18" | -- |
| 1993 | 65°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 61°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 79°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 79°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 76°F | 61°F | 1.4" | -- |
| 1988 | 67°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 73°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 80°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 72°F | 58°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1984 | 80°F | 55°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1983 | 60°F | 52°F | 1.22" | -- |
| 1982 | 78°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 88°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 72°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 71°F | 52°F | 0.1" | -- |
| 1978 | 88°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 77°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 58°F | 44°F | 0.81" | -- |
| 1975 | 76°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 58°F | 39°F | 0.1" | -- |
| 1973 | 63°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 71°F | 38°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 68°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: ALBANY
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Albany, NY, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.