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Louisville, KY Weather on May 26
May 26th in Louisville, KY typically brings pleasant spring weather, with average highs around 79°F and lows near 60°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 26th was in 2012 (82°F average), while the coldest was 1979 (55°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 5.64" of rain. The last decade has been 5.8°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on May 26
Planning for May 26th in Louisville, KY? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
May 26 Weather Records for Louisville
- •The all-time record high for May 26th in Louisville, KY is 93°F, set in 2012.
- •The coldest May 26th on record dropped to 40°F in 1979.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on May 26th in 1 of the last 55 years.
- •Last year (1971), May 26th was 6°F cooler than the long-term average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest May 26 ever in Louisville?
The warmest May 26 in Louisville, KY reached 93°F in 2012. That is 14°F above the long-term average high of 79°F.
What was the coldest May 26 ever in Louisville?
The coldest May 26 in Louisville, KY dropped to 40°F in 1979. That is 20°F below the long-term average low of 60°F.
What is the average temperature on May 26 in Louisville?
On May 26, Louisville averages a high of 79°F and a low of 60°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from LOUISVILLE BOWMAN FLD.
How many years of weather data are available for May 26 in Louisville?
We have 55 years of weather records for May 26 in Louisville, KY, 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 Louisville
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 74°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 76°F | 65°F | 1.8" | -- |
| 2023 | 77°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 74°F | 63°F | 1.85" | -- |
| 2021 | 80°F | 64°F | 1.96" | -- |
| 2020 | 85°F | 69°F | 0.28" | -- |
| 2019 | 87°F | 67°F | 2.16" | -- |
| 2018 | 86°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 82°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 81°F | 66°F | 0.79" | -- |
| 2015 | 83°F | 66°F | 0.76" | -- |
| 2014 | 89°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 74°F | 55°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 2012 | 93°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 76°F | 57°F | 1.24" | -- |
| 2010 | 88°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 83°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 79°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 86°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 85°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 77°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 73°F | 63°F | 1.65" | -- |
| 2003 | 70°F | 48°F | -- | -- |
| 2002 | 75°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 73°F | 53°F | 0.97" | -- |
| 2000 | 75°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 74°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 75°F | 63°F | 0.61" | -- |
| 1997 | 70°F | 58°F | 0.1" | -- |
| 1996 | 80°F | 65°F | 5.64" | -- |
| 1995 | 75°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 75°F | 57°F | 0.53" | -- |
| 1993 | 77°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 66°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 81°F | 73°F | 0.1" | -- |
| 1990 | 79°F | 66°F | 0.3" | -- |
| 1989 | 83°F | 69°F | 1.09" | -- |
| 1988 | 78°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 84°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 69°F | 65°F | 3.71" | -- |
| 1985 | 82°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 78°F | 64°F | 1.55" | -- |
| 1983 | 66°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 84°F | 67°F | 0.64" | -- |
| 1981 | 75°F | 65°F | 0.97" | -- |
| 1980 | 79°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 71°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 86°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 87°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 75°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 88°F | 66°F | 0.33" | -- |
| 1974 | 65°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 81°F | 56°F | 5.31" | -- |
| 1972 | 87°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 73°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: LOUISVILLE BOWMAN FLD
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Louisville, KY, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.