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Evansville, IN Weather on May 26
May 26th in Evansville, IN typically brings warm spring weather, with average highs around 81°F and lows near 60°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 26th was in 2020 (81°F average), while the coldest was 1992 (58°F) — a 23°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 47% of May 26th dates historically, with the wettest May 26th recording 6.3" of rain. The last decade has been 6.0°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on May 26
Planning for May 26th in Evansville, IN? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
May 26 Weather Records for Evansville
- •The all-time record high for May 26th in Evansville, IN is 94°F, set in 2012.
- •The coldest May 26th on record dropped to 44°F in 1988.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on May 26th in 7 of the last 55 years.
- •Last year (1971), May 26th was 9°F cooler than the long-term average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest May 26 ever in Evansville?
The warmest May 26 in Evansville, IN reached 94°F in 2012. That is 13°F above the long-term average high of 81°F.
What was the coldest May 26 ever in Evansville?
The coldest May 26 in Evansville, IN dropped to 44°F in 1988. That is 16°F below the long-term average low of 60°F.
What is the average temperature on May 26 in Evansville?
On May 26, Evansville averages a high of 81°F and a low of 60°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from EVANSVILLE MUSEUM.
How many years of weather data are available for May 26 in Evansville?
We have 55 years of weather records for May 26 in Evansville, IN, 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 Evansville
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 76°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 78°F | 63°F | -- | -- |
| 2023 | 78°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 79°F | 64°F | 1.78" | -- |
| 2021 | 90°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 92°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 87°F | 69°F | 1.5" | -- |
| 2018 | 87°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 84°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 76°F | 64°F | 1.37" | -- |
| 2015 | 77°F | 67°F | 1.75" | -- |
| 2014 | 89°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 82°F | 50°F | 0.08" | -- |
| 2012 | 94°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 70°F | 55°F | 1.83" | -- |
| 2010 | 91°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 85°F | 66°F | -- | -- |
| 2008 | 76°F | 67°F | 2.49" | -- |
| 2007 | 88°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 89°F | 62°F | 0.18" | -- |
| 2005 | 81°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 80°F | 64°F | 6.3" | -- |
| 2003 | 71°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 81°F | 55°F | 0.2" | -- |
| 2001 | 75°F | 49°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 2000 | 80°F | 58°F | 0.76" | -- |
| 1999 | 74°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 72°F | 63°F | 1.47" | -- |
| 1997 | 68°F | 59°F | 0.38" | -- |
| 1996 | 90°F | 64°F | 2.08" | -- |
| 1995 | 77°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 86°F | 62°F | 0.2" | -- |
| 1993 | 78°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 64°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 78°F | 71°F | 0.2" | -- |
| 1990 | 78°F | 64°F | 1.91" | -- |
| 1989 | 81°F | 68°F | 2.08" | -- |
| 1988 | 79°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 86°F | 69°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1986 | 73°F | 66°F | 1.8" | -- |
| 1985 | 87°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 83°F | 62°F | 1.52" | -- |
| 1983 | 71°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 86°F | 67°F | 0.23" | -- |
| 1981 | 75°F | 64°F | 1.45" | -- |
| 1980 | 83°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 74°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 89°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 89°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 79°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 91°F | 64°F | 0.89" | -- |
| 1974 | 72°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 85°F | 54°F | 1.24" | -- |
| 1972 | 93°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 72°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: EVANSVILLE MUSEUM
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Evansville, IN, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.