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Greensboro, NC Weather on May 26
May 26th in Greensboro, NC typically brings warm spring weather, with average highs around 80°F and lows near 60°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 26th was in 2019 (81°F average), while the coldest was 1979 (54°F) — a 27°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 5" of rain. The last decade has been 3.0°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on May 26
Planning for May 26th in Greensboro, NC? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
May 26 Weather Records for Greensboro
- •The all-time record high for May 26th in Greensboro, NC is 91°F, set in 2019.
- •The coldest May 26th on record dropped to 42°F in 1979.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on May 26th in 3 of the last 55 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest May 26 ever in Greensboro?
The warmest May 26 in Greensboro, NC reached 91°F in 2019. That is 11°F above the long-term average high of 80°F.
What was the coldest May 26 ever in Greensboro?
The coldest May 26 in Greensboro, NC dropped to 42°F in 1979. That is 18°F below the long-term average low of 60°F.
What is the average temperature on May 26 in Greensboro?
On May 26, Greensboro averages a high of 80°F and a low of 60°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from GREENSBORO WTP.
How many years of weather data are available for May 26 in Greensboro?
We have 55 years of weather records for May 26 in Greensboro, 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 Greensboro
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 66°F | 57°F | 0.64" | -- |
| 2024 | 86°F | 66°F | 1.57" | -- |
| 2023 | 68°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 75°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 90°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 73°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 91°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 82°F | 69°F | 1.96" | -- |
| 2017 | 83°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 86°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 84°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 86°F | 61°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 2013 | 74°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 86°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 88°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 79°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 76°F | 68°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 2008 | 83°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 89°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 87°F | 64°F | 0.76" | -- |
| 2005 | 79°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 87°F | 67°F | 0.3" | -- |
| 2003 | 77°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 86°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 74°F | 57°F | 1.12" | -- |
| 2000 | 80°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 74°F | 58°F | 0.15" | -- |
| 1998 | 84°F | 65°F | 0.43" | -- |
| 1997 | 76°F | 57°F | 0.33" | -- |
| 1996 | 69°F | 56°F | 0.18" | -- |
| 1995 | 90°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 83°F | 61°F | 1.37" | -- |
| 1993 | 80°F | 58°F | 0.64" | -- |
| 1992 | 61°F | 55°F | 0.33" | -- |
| 1991 | 87°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 83°F | 62°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 1989 | 89°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 71°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 76°F | 67°F | 5" | -- |
| 1986 | 72°F | 61°F | 0.08" | -- |
| 1985 | 81°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 86°F | 62°F | 0.84" | -- |
| 1983 | 79°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 75°F | 64°F | 2.67" | -- |
| 1981 | 82°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 77°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 67°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 87°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 74°F | 64°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 1976 | 73°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 89°F | 58°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 1974 | 67°F | 55°F | 2.24" | -- |
| 1973 | 78°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 78°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 78°F | 57°F | 0.03" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: GREENSBORO WTP
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Greensboro, NC, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.