Weather on May 2
Indianapolis, IN
55 Years of Data
Avg High
69°F
Avg Low
48°F
Warmest
2013
72°F avg
Coldest
1978
42°F avg
About This Date
May 2nd in Indianapolis, IN typically brings mild spring weather, with average highs around 69°F and lows near 48°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 2nd was in 2013 (72°F average), while the coldest was 1978 (42°F) — a 30°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 40% of May 2nd dates historically, with the wettest May 2nd recording 6.55" of rain. The last decade has been 5.9°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 5.9°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for May 2nd in Indianapolis, IN? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Warming Trend
1.0°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 73° | 58° | 65° | — | — |
| 2024 | 85° | 57° | 71° | — | — |
| 2023 | 55° | 40° | 47° | — | — |
| 2022 | 68° | 41° | 55° | — | — |
| 2021 | 77° | 57° | 67° | 0.13" | — |
| 2020 | 82° | 55° | 69° | 0.03" | — |
| 2019 | 71° | 56° | 63° | 0.28" | — |
| 2018 | 84° | 59° | 72° | — | — |
| 2017 | 62° | 43° | 52° | 0.1" | — |
| 2016 | 59° | 51° | 55° | 0.13" | — |
| 2015 | 76° | 46° | 61° | — | — |
| 2014 | 55° | 46° | 51° | — | — |
| 2013warmest | 83° | 61° | 72° | — | — |
| 2012 | 71° | 56° | 63° | 6.55" | — |
| 2011 | 59° | 45° | 52° | 1.3" | — |
| 2010 | 69° | 62° | 66° | 3.05" | — |
| 2009 | 67° | 42° | 54° | 0.41" | — |
| 2008 | 72° | 52° | 62° | 0.3" | — |
| 2007 | 83° | 60° | 71° | — | — |
| 2006 | 63° | 51° | 57° | 1.5" | — |
| 2005 | 56° | 36° | 46° | — | — |
| 2004 | 60° | 43° | 51° | 1.55" | — |
| 2003 | 78° | 54° | 66° | 0.3" | — |
| 2002 | 55° | 35° | 45° | — | — |
| 2001 | 81° | 57° | 69° | — | — |
| 2000 | 68° | 41° | 55° | 0.81" | — |
| 1999 | 71° | 43° | 57° | — | — |
| 1998 | 65° | 53° | 59° | 0.43" | — |
| 1997 | 59° | 41° | 50° | — | — |
| 1996 | 66° | 51° | 59° | 1.83" | — |
| 1995 | 59° | 35° | 47° | — | — |
| 1994 | 59° | 38° | 48° | — | — |
| 1993 | 74° | 56° | 65° | 1.83" | — |
| 1992 | 77° | 46° | 62° | 0.03" | — |
| 1991 | 77° | 51° | 64° | — | — |
| 1990 | 64° | 40° | 52° | — | — |
| 1989 | 56° | 41° | 48° | — | — |
| 1988 | 73° | 43° | 58° | — | — |
| 1987 | 85° | 37° | 61° | — | — |
| 1986 | 68° | 46° | 57° | — | — |
| 1985 | 74° | 41° | 57° | 4.83" | — |
| 1984 | 65° | 46° | 55° | — | — |
| 1983 | 70° | 56° | 63° | 3.2" | — |
| 1982 | 72° | 49° | 60° | — | — |
| 1981 | 62° | 40° | 51° | — | — |
| 1980 | 67° | 49° | 58° | — | — |
| 1979 | 62° | 36° | 49° | — | — |
| 1978coldest | 54° | 30° | 42° | — | — |
| 1977 | 74° | 51° | 62° | — | — |
| 1976 | 65° | 47° | 56° | 0.2" | — |
| 1975 | 64° | 43° | 53° | — | — |
| 1974 | 70° | 48° | 59° | — | — |
| 1973 | 72° | 63° | 67° | 0.08" | — |
| 1972 | 73° | 57° | 65° | — | — |
| 1971 | 71° | 47° | 59° | — | — |
55 years of data from INDIANAPOLIS SE SIDE