Weather on May 6
Minneapolis, MN
55 Years of Data
Avg High
68°F
Avg Low
45°F
Warmest
2000
80°F avg
Coldest
1989
36°F avg
About This Date
May 6th in Minneapolis, MN typically brings mild spring weather, with average highs around 68°F and lows near 45°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 6th was in 2000 (80°F average), while the coldest was 1989 (36°F) — a 44°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 31% of May 6th dates historically, with the wettest May 6th recording 3.48" of rain. The last decade has been 3.2°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 3.2°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for May 6th in Minneapolis, MN? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Warming Trend
1.1°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 77° | 54° | 65° | — | — |
| 2024 | 70° | 45° | 57° | — | — |
| 2023 | 66° | 49° | 57° | — | — |
| 2022 | 65° | 46° | 55° | — | — |
| 2021 | 53° | 40° | 46° | 0.1" | — |
| 2020 | 60° | 48° | 54° | — | — |
| 2019 | 62° | 48° | 55° | — | — |
| 2018 | 83° | 55° | 69° | 0.1" | — |
| 2017 | 76° | 43° | 59° | — | — |
| 2016 | 77° | 47° | 62° | — | — |
| 2015 | 71° | 50° | 61° | 0.15" | — |
| 2014 | 65° | 46° | 55° | — | — |
| 2013 | 61° | 37° | 49° | — | — |
| 2012 | 62° | 53° | 58° | 3.48" | — |
| 2011 | 60° | 44° | 52° | 0.25" | — |
| 2010 | 55° | 42° | 49° | — | — |
| 2009 | 74° | 51° | 62° | — | — |
| 2008 | 74° | 47° | 60° | — | — |
| 2007 | 69° | 54° | 61° | — | — |
| 2006 | 71° | 37° | 54° | — | — |
| 2005 | 75° | 56° | 65° | — | — |
| 2004 | 82° | 55° | 69° | 0.23" | — |
| 2003 | 65° | 48° | 56° | 0.58" | — |
| 2002 | 65° | 43° | 54° | 1.98" | — |
| 2001 | 67° | 50° | 58° | 0.33" | — |
| 2000warmest | 91° | 68° | 80° | — | — |
| 1999 | 68° | 52° | 60° | 0.61" | — |
| 1998 | 84° | 51° | 68° | — | — |
| 1997 | 74° | 42° | 58° | — | — |
| 1996 | 50° | 36° | 43° | 0.15" | — |
| 1995 | 69° | 48° | 59° | — | — |
| 1994 | 60° | 36° | 48° | — | — |
| 1993 | 80° | 55° | 68° | — | — |
| 1992 | 71° | 41° | 56° | — | — |
| 1991 | 45° | 31° | 38° | 1.22" | — |
| 1990 | 72° | 40° | 56° | — | — |
| 1989coldest | 49° | 23° | 36° | — | — |
| 1988 | 82° | 51° | 67° | — | — |
| 1987 | 73° | 49° | 61° | — | — |
| 1986 | 83° | 56° | 69° | — | — |
| 1985 | 74° | 44° | 59° | 0.36" | — |
| 1984 | 67° | 48° | 57° | — | — |
| 1983 | 68° | 53° | 61° | 0.61" | — |
| 1982 | 51° | 41° | 46° | 0.56" | — |
| 1981 | 61° | 38° | 49° | — | — |
| 1980 | 70° | 45° | 57° | — | — |
| 1979 | 72° | 38° | 55° | — | — |
| 1978 | 64° | 38° | 51° | — | — |
| 1977 | 74° | 41° | 57° | — | — |
| 1976 | 55° | 32° | 44° | — | — |
| 1975 | 69° | 46° | 58° | — | — |
| 1974 | 57° | 29° | 43° | — | — |
| 1973 | 63° | 49° | 56° | 0.08" | — |
| 1972 | 56° | 44° | 50° | 0.05" | — |
| 1971 | 67° | 39° | 53° | — | — |
55 years of data from LOWER ST ANTHONY FALLS