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Weather on May 12

Minneapolis, MN

55 Years of Data

Avg High
68°F
Avg Low
47°F
Warmest
1991
74°F avg
Coldest
2013
43°F avg

About This Date

May 12th in Minneapolis, MN typically brings mild spring weather, with average highs around 68°F and lows near 47°F. Over 56 years of records, the warmest May 12th was in 1991 (74°F average), while the coldest was 2013 (43°F) — a 31°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 36% of May 12th dates historically, with the wettest May 12th recording 4.19" of rain. The last decade has been 3.7°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 3.7°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for May 12th in Minneapolis, MN? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202668°40°54°0.08"
202590°57°73°
202474°51°62°
202376°59°67°
202277°63°70°4.19"
202163°39°51°
202055°37°46°
201966°43°54°
201853°46°50°
201767°48°57°
201657°48°53°0.38"
201554°39°46°0.13"
201468°49°58°1.91"
2013coldest51°36°43°
201268°50°59°0.18"
201174°59°66°0.15"
201050°43°46°0.76"
200973°55°64°
200866°38°52°
200773°50°62°
200651°39°45°0.18"
200554°35°44°
200477°54°65°
200367°48°57°1.07"
200252°38°45°1.14"
200168°41°55°
200070°56°63°0.64"
199958°44°51°1.37"
199880°61°70°0.05"
199754°38°46°
199656°37°46°
199575°50°63°
199474°50°62°
199382°57°70°
199273°56°64°0.18"
1991warmest87°61°74°
199069°49°59°0.15"
198974°44°59°
198885°48°66°
198776°42°59°
198676°58°67°
198576°55°65°0.03"
198468°42°55°
198377°56°66°0.13"
198269°51°60°2.59"
198161°37°49°
198064°41°53°
197960°32°46°
197874°46°60°
197784°56°70°
197672°46°59°
197567°40°53°
197458°39°48°0.15"
197356°39°47°
197276°54°65°
197163°33°48°
56 years of data from LOWER ST ANTHONY FALLS

Minneapolis, MN Temperature Range by Month

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

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Minneapolis, MN Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.

0"5.6"11.2"JFMAMJJASOND1.9"0"
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Minneapolis, 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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