Stevenndori289 / CC BY-SA 4.0
New Haven, CT Weather on May 26
May 26th in New Haven, CT typically brings pleasant spring weather, with average highs around 74°F and lows near 55°F. Over 52 years of records, the warmest May 26th was in 1981 (80°F average), while the coldest was 2003 (52°F) — a 28°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 35% of May 26th dates historically, with the wettest May 26th recording 5.54" of rain. The last decade has been 10.6°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on May 26
Planning for May 26th in New Haven, CT? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
May 26 Weather Records for New Haven
- •The all-time record high for May 26th in New Haven, CT is 92°F, set in 2010.
- •The coldest May 26th on record dropped to 41°F in 1972.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on May 26th in 2 of the last 52 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest May 26 ever in New Haven?
The warmest May 26 in New Haven, CT reached 92°F in 2010. That is 18°F above the long-term average high of 74°F.
What was the coldest May 26 ever in New Haven?
The coldest May 26 in New Haven, CT dropped to 41°F in 1972. That is 14°F below the long-term average low of 55°F.
What is the average temperature on May 26 in New Haven?
On May 26, New Haven averages a high of 74°F and a low of 55°F based on 52 years of NOAA weather observations from NEW HAVEN.
How many years of weather data are available for May 26 in New Haven?
We have 52 years of weather records for May 26 in New Haven, CT, 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 New Haven
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 70°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 80°F | 63°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 2023 | 73°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 70°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 79°F | 62°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 2020 | 74°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 81°F | 59°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 2018 | 84°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 70°F | 51°F | 1.17" | -- |
| 2016 | 87°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 79°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 82°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 65°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 80°F | 64°F | 0.28" | -- |
| 2011 | 75°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 92°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 63°F | 51°F | 0.08" | -- |
| 2008 | 72°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 83°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 67°F | 58°F | 0.1" | -- |
| 2005 | 60°F | 50°F | 0.1" | -- |
| 2004 | 57°F | 50°F | 0.3" | -- |
| 2003 | 54°F | 50°F | 5.54" | -- |
| 2002 | 61°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 59°F | 51°F | 3.1" | -- |
| 2000 | 74°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 69°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 60°F | 52°F | 0.28" | -- |
| 1994 | 82°F | 60°F | 0.76" | -- |
| 1993 | 83°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 89°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 91°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 82°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 76°F | 60°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 1988 | 67°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 80°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 68°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 72°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 78°F | 60°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 1983 | 71°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 78°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 86°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 83°F | -- | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 68°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 77°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 84°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 60°F | 48°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1975 | 67°F | 51°F | -- | -- |
| 1974 | 66°F | 49°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 1973 | 57°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 64°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 74°F | 59°F | 0.3" | -- |
Based on 52 years of data from NOAA station: NEW HAVEN
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for New Haven, CT, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.