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Asheville, NC Weather on May 26
May 26th in Asheville, NC typically brings pleasant spring weather, with average highs around 78°F and lows near 58°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 26th was in 2019 (76°F average), while the coldest was 1979 (52°F) — a 24°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 44% of May 26th dates historically, with the wettest May 26th recording 3.12" of rain. The last decade has been 2.1°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on May 26
Planning for May 26th in Asheville, NC? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
May 26 Weather Records for Asheville
- •The all-time record high for May 26th in Asheville, NC is 89°F, set in 2019.
- •The coldest May 26th on record dropped to 41°F in 1979.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest May 26 ever in Asheville?
The warmest May 26 in Asheville, NC reached 89°F in 2019. That is 11°F above the long-term average high of 78°F.
What was the coldest May 26 ever in Asheville?
The coldest May 26 in Asheville, NC dropped to 41°F in 1979. That is 17°F below the long-term average low of 58°F.
What is the average temperature on May 26 in Asheville?
On May 26, Asheville averages a high of 78°F and a low of 58°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from ASHEVILLE.
How many years of weather data are available for May 26 in Asheville?
We have 55 years of weather records for May 26 in Asheville, NC, 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 Asheville
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 73°F | 56°F | 0.51" | -- |
| 2024 | 84°F | 60°F | 1.22" | -- |
| 2023 | 74°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 68°F | 62°F | 3.12" | -- |
| 2021 | 86°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 72°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 89°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 77°F | 67°F | 0.56" | -- |
| 2017 | 78°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 81°F | 61°F | 0.1" | -- |
| 2015 | 80°F | 65°F | 1.78" | -- |
| 2014 | 83°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 73°F | 52°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 2012 | 88°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 82°F | 61°F | 0.56" | -- |
| 2010 | 79°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 75°F | 62°F | 1.22" | -- |
| 2008 | 81°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 83°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 80°F | 62°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 2005 | 74°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 83°F | 67°F | 0.46" | -- |
| 2003 | 75°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 84°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 73°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 79°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 67°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 85°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 77°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 80°F | 61°F | 1.47" | -- |
| 1995 | 85°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 75°F | 58°F | 0.61" | -- |
| 1993 | 72°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 63°F | 54°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1991 | 83°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 82°F | 62°F | 0.25" | -- |
| 1989 | 86°F | 61°F | 0.15" | -- |
| 1988 | 69°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 84°F | 64°F | 0.23" | -- |
| 1986 | 70°F | 61°F | 0.43" | -- |
| 1985 | 81°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 84°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 72°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 78°F | 63°F | 2.74" | -- |
| 1981 | 75°F | 58°F | 0.74" | -- |
| 1980 | 76°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 62°F | 41°F | 0.15" | -- |
| 1978 | 83°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 70°F | 61°F | 0.76" | -- |
| 1976 | 70°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 85°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 72°F | 55°F | 0.46" | -- |
| 1973 | 79°F | 56°F | 0.18" | -- |
| 1972 | 80°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 77°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: ASHEVILLE
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Asheville, NC, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.