Weather in Wichita in May
In an average May, Wichita sees a daily high around 77°F and a low around 57°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 77°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 67°F to 87°F |
| Average low | 57°F |
| Typical low range | 47°F to 66°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.20 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
100°F
2011-05-09
Lowest
48°F
2013-05-02
Low
Highest
77°F
2012-05-26
Lowest
34°F
1994-05-01
Feels-like
Highest
123°F
1985-05-30
Lowest
24°F
2013-05-02
Humidity
Highest
20.0 g/m³
1980-05-26
Lowest
3.8 g/m³
2023-05-01
Wind
Highest
29 mph
2008-05-02
Lowest
4 mph
1989-05-14
Gust
Highest
59 mph
1988-05-02
Lowest
11 mph
1985-05-23
Precip
Wettest
15.67 in
1982
Driest
1.39 in
2012
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