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Columbus, OH Weather on May 26
May 26th in Columbus, OH typically brings pleasant spring weather, with average highs around 77°F and lows near 54°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 26th was in 2012 (79°F average), while the coldest was 1979 (51°F) — a 28°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 36% of May 26th dates historically, with the wettest May 26th recording 3.66" of rain. The last decade has been 9.3°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on May 26
Planning for May 26th in Columbus, OH? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
May 26 Weather Records for Columbus
- •The all-time record high for May 26th in Columbus, OH is 92°F, set in 2012.
- •The coldest May 26th on record dropped to 39°F in 1988.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on May 26th in 2 of the last 55 years.
- •Last year (1971), May 26th was 14°F cooler than the long-term average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest May 26 ever in Columbus?
The warmest May 26 in Columbus, OH reached 92°F in 2012. That is 15°F above the long-term average high of 77°F.
What was the coldest May 26 ever in Columbus?
The coldest May 26 in Columbus, OH dropped to 39°F in 1988. That is 15°F below the long-term average low of 54°F.
What is the average temperature on May 26 in Columbus?
On May 26, Columbus averages a high of 77°F and a low of 54°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from COLUMBUS WSO CITY.
How many years of weather data are available for May 26 in Columbus?
We have 55 years of weather records for May 26 in Columbus, OH, 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 Columbus
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 71°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 83°F | 60°F | 0.51" | -- |
| 2023 | 75°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 77°F | 64°F | 3.66" | -- |
| 2021 | 84°F | 67°F | 0.36" | -- |
| 2020 | 90°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 85°F | 64°F | 0.25" | -- |
| 2018 | 87°F | 60°F | 2.67" | -- |
| 2017 | 76°F | 55°F | 0.2" | -- |
| 2016 | 82°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 86°F | 66°F | 0.84" | -- |
| 2014 | 85°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 69°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 92°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 78°F | 61°F | 1.09" | -- |
| 2010 | 86°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 83°F | 62°F | 0.51" | -- |
| 2008 | 82°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 85°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 77°F | 61°F | 0.53" | -- |
| 2005 | 77°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 73°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 71°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 70°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 68°F | 49°F | 0.64" | -- |
| 2000 | 78°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 64°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 73°F | 49°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1997 | 67°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 68°F | 51°F | 0.56" | -- |
| 1995 | 71°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 77°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 73°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 59°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 83°F | 72°F | 0.08" | -- |
| 1990 | 65°F | 58°F | 0.71" | -- |
| 1989 | 80°F | 65°F | 1.88" | -- |
| 1988 | 73°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 84°F | 62°F | 0.28" | -- |
| 1986 | 80°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 81°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 80°F | 47°F | 0.51" | -- |
| 1983 | 72°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 80°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 80°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 81°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 61°F | 41°F | 0.48" | -- |
| 1978 | 81°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 84°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 70°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 86°F | 64°F | 0.66" | -- |
| 1974 | 69°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 75°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 82°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 63°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: COLUMBUS WSO CITY
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Columbus, OH, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.