Weather on May 17
Huntsville, AL
55 Years of Data
Avg High
78°F
Avg Low
56°F
Warmest
1974
77°F avg
Coldest
2008
55°F avg
About This Date
May 17th in Huntsville, AL typically brings pleasant spring weather, with average highs around 78°F and lows near 56°F. Over 26 years of records, the warmest May 17th was in 1974 (77°F average), while the coldest was 2008 (55°F) — a 22°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 46% of May 17th dates historically, with the wettest May 17th recording 2.08" of rain.
Planning for May 17th in Huntsville, AL? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Warming Trend
0.7°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 83° | 67° | 75° | — | — |
| 2024 | 80° | 62° | 71° | 0.08" | — |
| 2023 | 86° | 63° | 74° | 0.71" | — |
| 2022 | 80° | 60° | 70° | — | — |
| 2021 | 78° | 52° | 65° | — | — |
| 2020 | 81° | 59° | 70° | — | — |
| 2019 | 84° | 57° | 71° | — | — |
| 2018 | 80° | 64° | 72° | 0.05" | — |
| 2017 | 89° | 65° | 77° | — | — |
| 2016 | 82° | 60° | 71° | — | — |
| 2015 | 84° | 67° | 75° | 1.09" | — |
| 2014 | 67° | 47° | 57° | 0.36" | — |
| 2013 | 73° | 63° | 68° | 2.08" | — |
| 2012 | 83° | 53° | 68° | — | — |
| 2011 | 66° | 50° | 58° | 0.03" | — |
| 2010 | 76° | 65° | 70° | 1.35" | — |
| 2009 | 81° | 55° | 68° | 1.3" | — |
| 2008coldest | 64° | 46° | 55° | — | — |
| 2007 | 71° | 45° | 58° | 0.48" | — |
| 2006 | 70° | 48° | 59° | 0.28" | — |
| 2005 | 71° | 44° | 58° | — | — |
| 1975 | 78° | 62° | 70° | 0.79" | — |
| 1974warmest | 88° | 66° | 77° | — | — |
| 1973 | 72° | 45° | 58° | — | — |
| 1972 | 81° | 49° | 65° | — | — |
| 1971 | 85° | 50° | 67° | — | — |
26 years of data from REDSTONE ARSENAL