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Weather on May 16

Saint Paul, MN

55 Years of Data

Avg High
72°F
Avg Low
49°F
Warmest
1987
75°F avg
Coldest
2005
47°F avg

About This Date

May 16th in Saint Paul, MN typically brings pleasant spring weather, with average highs around 72°F and lows near 49°F. Over 56 years of records, the warmest May 16th was in 1987 (75°F average), while the coldest was 2005 (47°F) — a 28°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 38% of May 16th dates historically, with the wettest May 16th recording 1.73" of rain. The last decade has been 3.2°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 3.2°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for May 16th in Saint Paul, MN? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202679°51°65°
202562°51°57°0.41"
202470°56°63°0.46"
202380°53°67°
202271°53°62°
202173°50°62°
202066°53°60°0.74"
201981°56°68°0.64"
201886°50°68°
201783°59°71°0.79"
201665°46°55°
201575°56°65°
201454°40°47°
201381°53°67°
201270°46°58°
201168°38°53°
201075°50°63°
200957°40°48°
200880°51°66°
200761°46°53°
200674°50°62°0.03"
2005coldest58°37°47°0.71"
200472°45°58°1.04"
200373°46°60°
200260°47°53°
200183°58°70°0.13"
200068°53°61°0.15"
199972°59°65°1.37"
199876°55°65°0.03"
199777°42°60°
199673°55°64°
199577°54°65°
199468°44°56°
199361°35°48°
199280°60°70°0.18"
199178°62°70°0.76"
199062°48°55°1.73"
198984°57°71°
198858°45°51°
1987warmest90°61°75°
198670°50°60°
198558°53°55°0.76"
198467°47°57°0.51"
198360°40°50°0.03"
198280°57°69°0.18"
198176°46°61°
198067°42°54°
197974°37°55°
197875°49°62°
197785°63°74°1.3"
197675°49°62°
197574°41°57°
197472°48°60°0.1"
197373°40°56°
197285°51°68°
197178°45°61°
56 years of data from ST PAUL DWTN AP

Saint Paul, MN Temperature Range by Month

Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.

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Saint Paul, MN Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.

0"5.3"10.6"JFMAMJJASOND1.9"0"
Rain (in) Snow (in)

Saint Paul, MN Daily Temperature Calendar

Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.

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Best Time to Visit Saint Paul, MN

Saint Paul, MN has no months that meet our "pleasant" threshold — every season has tradeoffs.

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Pleasant (65-82°F, ≤2.5" rain) Mild Less ideal

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