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How unusual is the weather? Graded against ~45 years of local climate history.

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 high68°F
Typical high range57°F to 79°F
Average low45°F
Typical low range36°F to 56°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 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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