Weather in Wichita, Kansas, United States in May
In an average May, Wichita sees a daily high around 78°F and a low around 55°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 78°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 68°F to 89°F |
| Average low | 55°F |
| Typical low range | 45°F to 65°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
105°F
1996-05-23
Lowest
47°F
2020-05-11
Low
Highest
76°F
1996-05-19
Lowest
33°F
2013-05-03
Feels-like
Highest
121°F
2011-05-08
Lowest
21°F
2013-05-02
Humidity
Highest
20.6 g/m³
2008-05-24
Lowest
3.4 g/m³
1989-05-06
Wind
Highest
35 mph
1993-05-09
Lowest
3 mph
1982-05-01
Precip
Wettest
13.97 in
2019
Driest
1.53 in
1994
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