Weather in Minneapolis in May
In an average May, Minneapolis sees a daily high around 70°F and a low around 50°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 70°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 57°F to 82°F |
| Average low | 50°F |
| Typical low range | 40°F to 60°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
97°F
2018-05-28
Lowest
41°F
2011-05-02
Low
Highest
74°F
2018-05-28
Lowest
26°F
1989-05-06
Feels-like
Highest
116°F
2010-05-24
Lowest
14°F
1989-05-06
Humidity
Highest
19.1 g/m³
2010-05-24
Lowest
2.7 g/m³
2020-05-08
Wind
Highest
25 mph
1997-05-05
Lowest
4 mph
2018-05-03
Gust
Highest
55 mph
1985-05-31
Lowest
10 mph
2019-05-29
Precip
Wettest
7.85 in
1991
Driest
1.53 in
2009
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