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El Centro, CA Weather on May 26
May 26th in El Centro, CA typically brings hot spring weather, with average highs around 95°F and lows near 63°F — a 32°F daily swing. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 26th was in 1974 (90°F average), while the coldest was 1987 (65°F) — a 25°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 2% of May 26th dates historically, with the wettest May 26th recording 0.53" of rain. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
What to Expect on May 26
Planning for May 26th in El Centro, CA? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.
May 26 Weather Records for El Centro
- •The all-time record high for May 26th in El Centro, CA is 111°F, set in 1974.
- •The coldest May 26th on record dropped to 53°F in 1980.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on May 26th in 43 of the last 55 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest May 26 ever in El Centro?
The warmest May 26 in El Centro, CA reached 111°F in 1974. That is 16°F above the long-term average high of 95°F.
What was the coldest May 26 ever in El Centro?
The coldest May 26 in El Centro, CA dropped to 53°F in 1980. That is 10°F below the long-term average low of 63°F.
What is the average temperature on May 26 in El Centro?
On May 26, El Centro averages a high of 95°F and a low of 63°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from EL CENTRO 2 SSW.
How many years of weather data are available for May 26 in El Centro?
We have 55 years of weather records for May 26 in El Centro, CA, 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 El Centro
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 98°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 90°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 98°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 104°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 100°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 101°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 87°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 86°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 94°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 80°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 91°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 106°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 95°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 88°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 99°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 88°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 95°F | -- | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 82°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 99°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 100°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 104°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 89°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 100°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 95°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 105°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 93°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 101°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 77°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 95°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 90°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 96°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 93°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 93°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 98°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 96°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 93°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 99°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 101°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 76°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 99°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 97°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 106°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 103°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 91°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 95°F | 67°F | 0.53" | -- |
| 1980 | 85°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 97°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 88°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 89°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 97°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 99°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 111°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 94°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 95°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 99°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: EL CENTRO 2 SSW
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for El Centro, CA, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.