Weather on May 21
Saint Paul, MN
55 Years of Data
About This Date
May 21st in Saint Paul, MN typically brings pleasant spring weather, with average highs around 72°F and lows near 50°F. Over 56 years of records, the warmest May 21st was in 1972 (76°F average), while the coldest was 1979 (48°F) — a 28°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 30% of May 21st dates historically, with the wettest May 21st recording 5.33" of rain. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Planning for May 21st in Saint Paul, MN? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 66° | 45° | 55° | — | — |
| 2025 | 52° | 45° | 48° | 0.81" | — |
| 2024 | 74° | 58° | 66° | 5.33" | — |
| 2023 | 79° | 51° | 65° | — | — |
| 2022 | 56° | 45° | 50° | — | — |
| 2021 | 80° | 65° | 72° | 1.17" | — |
| 2020 | 68° | 57° | 63° | — | — |
| 2019 | 60° | 47° | 53° | 1.55" | — |
| 2018 | 69° | 58° | 63° | — | — |
| 2017 | 52° | 46° | 49° | 0.05" | — |
| 2016 | 80° | 49° | 64° | — | — |
| 2015 | 73° | 43° | 58° | — | — |
| 2014 | 67° | 50° | 58° | — | — |
| 2013 | 66° | 49° | 57° | 0.15" | — |
| 2012 | 75° | 45° | 60° | — | — |
| 2011 | 72° | 61° | 66° | 3.78" | — |
| 2010 | 67° | 58° | 62° | 0.08" | — |
| 2009 | 76° | 58° | 67° | 0.05" | — |
| 2008 | 67° | 42° | 54° | — | — |
| 2007 | 86° | 54° | 70° | — | — |
| 2006 | 57° | 41° | 49° | — | — |
| 2005 | 70° | 53° | 61° | 0.15" | — |
| 2004 | 63° | 52° | 57° | 0.03" | — |
| 2003 | 64° | 41° | 53° | — | — |
| 2002 | 68° | 38° | 53° | — | — |
| 2001 | 63° | 42° | 52° | 1.02" | — |
| 2000 | 79° | 57° | 68° | — | — |
| 1999 | 71° | 55° | 63° | — | — |
| 1998 | 73° | 54° | 63° | — | — |
| 1997 | 65° | 37° | 51° | — | — |
| 1996 | 73° | 50° | 62° | — | — |
| 1995 | 69° | 44° | 57° | — | — |
| 1994 | 88° | 57° | 72° | — | — |
| 1993 | 68° | 40° | 54° | — | — |
| 1992 | 83° | 64° | 73° | 0.28" | — |
| 1991 | 78° | 63° | 70° | 0.08" | — |
| 1990 | 64° | 44° | 54° | — | — |
| 1989 | 81° | 46° | 63° | — | — |
| 1988 | 86° | 57° | 72° | — | — |
| 1987 | 78° | 64° | 71° | 0.03" | — |
| 1986 | 70° | 35° | 52° | — | — |
| 1985 | 68° | 39° | 54° | — | — |
| 1984 | 79° | 61° | 70° | — | — |
| 1983 | 74° | 43° | 58° | — | — |
| 1982 | 67° | 45° | 56° | — | — |
| 1981 | 84° | 46° | 65° | — | — |
| 1980 | 82° | 57° | 70° | — | — |
| 1979coldest | 61° | 35° | 48° | — | — |
| 1978 | 71° | 42° | 57° | — | — |
| 1977 | 71° | 54° | 62° | 1.14" | — |
| 1976 | 76° | 50° | 63° | — | — |
| 1975 | 88° | 63° | 75° | — | — |
| 1974 | 80° | 60° | 70° | — | — |
| 1973 | 76° | 57° | 66° | 0.41" | — |
| 1972warmest | 87° | 64° | 76° | — | — |
| 1971 | 63° | 39° | 51° | — | — |
Saint Paul, MN Temperature Range by Month
Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.
Saint Paul, MN Monthly Precipitation
Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.
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.
Best Time to Visit Saint Paul, MN
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