Weather in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States in May
In an average May, Minneapolis sees a daily high around 68°F and a low around 45°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 68°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 57°F to 79°F |
| Average low | 45°F |
| Typical low range | 36°F to 56°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
94°F
2018-05-28
Lowest
37°F
2013-05-03
Low
Highest
71°F
2006-05-28
Lowest
24°F
1989-05-06
Feels-like
Highest
120°F
2018-05-28
Lowest
9°F
1989-05-05
Humidity
Highest
19.9 g/m³
2018-05-29
Lowest
2.8 g/m³
1989-05-05
Wind
Highest
31 mph
1995-05-08
Lowest
4 mph
2018-05-03
Precip
Wettest
8.33 in
2012
Driest
1.06 in
2009
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