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Olathe, KS Weather on May 26
May 26th in Olathe, KS typically brings pleasant spring weather, with average highs around 77°F and lows near 58°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 26th was in 2012 (79°F average), while the coldest was 1992 (50°F) — a 29°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 40% of May 26th dates historically, with the wettest May 26th recording 4.83" of rain. The last decade has been 3.9°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on May 26
Planning for May 26th in Olathe, KS? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
May 26 Weather Records for Olathe
- •The all-time record high for May 26th in Olathe, KS is 90°F, set in 2018.
- •The coldest May 26th on record dropped to 45°F in 1992.
- •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 Olathe?
The warmest May 26 in Olathe, KS reached 90°F in 2018. That is 13°F above the long-term average high of 77°F.
What was the coldest May 26 ever in Olathe?
The coldest May 26 in Olathe, KS dropped to 45°F in 1992. That is 13°F below the long-term average low of 58°F.
What is the average temperature on May 26 in Olathe?
On May 26, Olathe averages a high of 77°F and a low of 58°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from OLATHE 3E.
How many years of weather data are available for May 26 in Olathe?
We have 55 years of weather records for May 26 in Olathe, KS, 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 Olathe
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 62°F | 56°F | 0.64" | -- |
| 2024 | 82°F | 60°F | 1.78" | -- |
| 2023 | 80°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 64°F | 51°F | 0.1" | -- |
| 2021 | 86°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 74°F | 63°F | 2.82" | -- |
| 2019 | 80°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 90°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 84°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 82°F | 60°F | 4.83" | -- |
| 2015 | 78°F | 60°F | 0.61" | -- |
| 2014 | 80°F | 64°F | 0.18" | -- |
| 2013 | 83°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 87°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 70°F | 53°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 2010 | 83°F | 63°F | 2.01" | -- |
| 2009 | 73°F | 61°F | 0.08" | -- |
| 2008 | 89°F | 63°F | 0.2" | -- |
| 2007 | 66°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 89°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 80°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 69°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 73°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 69°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 75°F | 53°F | 0.25" | -- |
| 2000 | 82°F | 64°F | 2.59" | -- |
| 1999 | 75°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 75°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 74°F | 59°F | 0.2" | -- |
| 1996 | 79°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 62°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 74°F | 54°F | 0.2" | -- |
| 1993 | 76°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 56°F | 45°F | 0.08" | -- |
| 1991 | 81°F | 62°F | 1.3" | -- |
| 1990 | 80°F | 63°F | 0.91" | -- |
| 1989 | 72°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 77°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 83°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 73°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 89°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 67°F | 48°F | 0.08" | -- |
| 1983 | 72°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 73°F | 57°F | 1.8" | -- |
| 1981 | 79°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 88°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 75°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 86°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 83°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 67°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 76°F | 59°F | 1.55" | -- |
| 1974 | 70°F | 52°F | 0.15" | -- |
| 1973 | 72°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 86°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 71°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: OLATHE 3E
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Olathe, KS, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.