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Elk Grove, CA Weather on May 26
May 26th in Elk Grove, CA typically brings warm spring weather, with average highs around 83°F and lows near 55°F — a 28°F daily swing. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 26th was in 2020 (86°F average), while the coldest was 1998 (58°F) — a 28°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 7% of May 26th dates historically. The last decade has been 1.3°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on May 26
Planning for May 26th in Elk Grove, CA? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.
May 26 Weather Records for Elk Grove
- •The all-time record high for May 26th in Elk Grove, CA is 104°F, set in 2020.
- •The coldest May 26th on record dropped to 48°F in 2011.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on May 26th in 15 of the last 55 years.
- •Last year (1971), May 26th was 10°F cooler than the long-term average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest May 26 ever in Elk Grove?
The warmest May 26 in Elk Grove, CA reached 104°F in 2020. That is 21°F above the long-term average high of 83°F.
What was the coldest May 26 ever in Elk Grove?
The coldest May 26 in Elk Grove, CA dropped to 48°F in 2011. That is 7°F below the long-term average low of 55°F.
What is the average temperature on May 26 in Elk Grove?
On May 26, Elk Grove averages a high of 83°F and a low of 55°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from SACRAMENTO 5 ESE.
How many years of weather data are available for May 26 in Elk Grove?
We have 55 years of weather records for May 26 in Elk Grove, 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 Elk Grove
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 83°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 86°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 75°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 79°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 90°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 104°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 64°F | 51°F | 0.18" | -- |
| 2018 | 75°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 73°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 87°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 80°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 95°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 81°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 77°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 71°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 69°F | 53°F | 0.28" | -- |
| 2009 | 93°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 71°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 89°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 74°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 93°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 86°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 85°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 83°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 85°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 90°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 92°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 68°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 84°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 74°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 79°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 72°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 77°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 93°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 86°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 74°F | 52°F | 0.2" | -- |
| 1989 | 88°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 80°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 73°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 96°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 71°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 93°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 97°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 79°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 87°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 76°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 92°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 81°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 71°F | 52°F | 0.23" | -- |
| 1976 | 99°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 94°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 102°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 80°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 86°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 73°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: SACRAMENTO 5 ESE
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Elk Grove, CA, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.