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Huntsville, AL Weather on May 26

May 26th in Huntsville, AL typically brings warm spring weather, with average highs around 84°F and lows near 60°F. Over 26 years of records, the warmest May 26th was in 2011 (80°F average), while the coldest was 1974 (59°F) — a 21°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 27% of May 26th dates historically, with the wettest May 26th recording 3.73" of rain.

By Weather On This Day|
Avg High
84°F
Avg Low
60°F
Record High
92°F
1975
Record Low
45°F
1971
Huntsville, AL on May 26 — Temperature History40°F60°F80°F100°F19801990200020102020HighLow

What to Expect on May 26

Planning for May 26th in Huntsville, AL? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.

May 26 Weather Records for Huntsville

  • The all-time record high for May 26th in Huntsville, AL is 92°F, set in 1975.
  • The coldest May 26th on record dropped to 45°F in 1971.
  • Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on May 26th in 4 of the last 26 years.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the warmest May 26 ever in Huntsville?

The warmest May 26 in Huntsville, AL reached 92°F in 1975. That is 8°F above the long-term average high of 84°F.

What was the coldest May 26 ever in Huntsville?

The coldest May 26 in Huntsville, AL dropped to 45°F in 1971. That is 15°F below the long-term average low of 60°F.

What is the average temperature on May 26 in Huntsville?

On May 26, Huntsville averages a high of 84°F and a low of 60°F based on 26 years of NOAA weather observations from REDSTONE ARSENAL.

How many years of weather data are available for May 26 in Huntsville?

We have 26 years of weather records for May 26 in Huntsville, AL, 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 Huntsville

YearHighLowPrecipSnow
202578°F61°F1.91"--
202487°F66°F0"--
202380°F59°F0"--
202274°F64°F0.81"--
202187°F62°F0"--
202085°F68°F0"--
201990°F64°F0"--
201885°F65°F0"--
201785°F51°F0"--
201690°F61°F0"--
201577°F63°F1.5"--
201487°F64°F0"--
201384°F51°F0"--
201288°F62°F0"--
201191°F68°F1.17"--
201082°F60°F0"--
200981°F63°F0.05"--
200886°F66°F0"--
200786°F54°F0"--
200689°F69°F0"--
200576°F47°F0"--
197592°F65°F0.33"--
197463°F55°F3.73"--
197385°F63°F0"--
197286°F55°F0"--
197187°F45°F0"--

Based on 26 years of data from NOAA station: REDSTONE ARSENAL

Monthly Climate Averages

Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Huntsville, AL, based on 55+ years of weather data.

Warmest MonthJulyAvg High: 89°F / Low: 68°F
Coldest MonthJanuaryAvg High: 51°F / Low: 30°F
Jan
51°/ 30°
💧 13.1"
❄️ 1.7"
Feb
56°/ 34°
💧 12.2"
❄️ 1.9"
Mar
65°/ 41°
💧 13.9"
❄️ 0.4"
Apr
73°/ 49°
💧 14.5"
May
80°/ 57°
💧 13.0"
Jun
87°/ 65°
💧 10.5"
Jul
89°/ 68°
💧 12.6"
Aug
88°/ 66°
💧 9.0"
Sep
85°/ 62°
💧 9.0"
Oct
75°/ 50°
💧 10.9"
Nov
63°/ 40°
💧 13.3"
Dec
56°/ 36°
💧 13.8"
❄️ 0.8"

Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.

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