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Las Cruces, NM Weather on May 26
May 26th in Las Cruces, NM typically brings warm spring weather, with average highs around 89°F and lows near 56°F — a 33°F daily swing. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 26th was in 2005 (84°F average), while the coldest was 1976 (64°F) — a 20°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 4% of May 26th dates historically, with the wettest May 26th recording 2.06" of rain. 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 Las Cruces, NM? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.
May 26 Weather Records for Las Cruces
- •The all-time record high for May 26th in Las Cruces, NM is 99°F, set in 2006.
- •The coldest May 26th on record dropped to 45°F in 1975.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on May 26th in 31 of the last 55 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest May 26 ever in Las Cruces?
The warmest May 26 in Las Cruces, NM reached 99°F in 2006. That is 10°F above the long-term average high of 89°F.
What was the coldest May 26 ever in Las Cruces?
The coldest May 26 in Las Cruces, NM dropped to 45°F in 1975. That is 11°F below the long-term average low of 56°F.
What is the average temperature on May 26 in Las Cruces?
On May 26, Las Cruces averages a high of 89°F and a low of 56°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from STATE UNIV.
How many years of weather data are available for May 26 in Las Cruces?
We have 55 years of weather records for May 26 in Las Cruces, NM, 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 Las Cruces
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 91°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 91°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 93°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 89°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 92°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 86°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 92°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 97°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 93°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 90°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 82°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 82°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 95°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 93°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 90°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 85°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 86°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 90°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 83°F | 49°F | 2.06" | -- |
| 2006 | 99°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 98°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 83°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 92°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 89°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 94°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 94°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 87°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 89°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 86°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 84°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 91°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 86°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 88°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 77°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 94°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 93°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 94°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 90°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 83°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 91°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 93°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 99°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 91°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 90°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 90°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 85°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 80°F | 54°F | 0.15" | -- |
| 1978 | 86°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 81°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 82°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 88°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 92°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 88°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 90°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 91°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: STATE UNIV
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Las Cruces, NM, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.