Weather on May 8
Minneapolis, MN
55 Years of Data
Avg High
68°F
Avg Low
46°F
Warmest
2000
74°F avg
Coldest
1984
42°F avg
About This Date
May 8th in Minneapolis, MN typically brings mild spring weather, with average highs around 68°F and lows near 46°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 8th was in 2000 (74°F average), while the coldest was 1984 (42°F) — a 32°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 42% of May 8th dates historically, with the wettest May 8th recording 3.05" 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 8th in Minneapolis, MN? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Warming Trend
0.9°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 70° | 47° | 58° | — | — |
| 2024 | 73° | 51° | 62° | 0.18" | — |
| 2023 | 75° | 52° | 63° | — | — |
| 2022 | 74° | 52° | 63° | — | — |
| 2021 | 57° | 40° | 48° | — | — |
| 2020 | 59° | 35° | 47° | — | — |
| 2019 | 64° | 41° | 53° | — | — |
| 2018 | 85° | 59° | 72° | — | — |
| 2017 | 65° | 43° | 54° | — | — |
| 2016 | 68° | 48° | 58° | — | — |
| 2015 | 73° | 49° | 61° | 0.3" | — |
| 2014 | 64° | 51° | 58° | 0.3" | — |
| 2013 | 77° | 49° | 63° | — | — |
| 2012 | 65° | 51° | 58° | — | — |
| 2011 | 71° | 51° | 61° | — | — |
| 2010 | 52° | 34° | 43° | 1.78" | — |
| 2009 | 70° | 48° | 59° | — | — |
| 2008 | 66° | 44° | 55° | — | — |
| 2007 | 73° | 53° | 63° | 0.76" | — |
| 2006 | 70° | 55° | 62° | — | — |
| 2005 | 79° | 57° | 68° | 0.28" | — |
| 2004 | 73° | 47° | 60° | — | — |
| 2003 | 66° | 48° | 57° | — | — |
| 2002 | 52° | 43° | 47° | 2.64" | — |
| 2001 | 66° | 50° | 58° | — | — |
| 2000warmest | 84° | 64° | 74° | 0.66" | — |
| 1999 | 61° | 45° | 53° | 0.56" | — |
| 1998 | 67° | 48° | 57° | 3.05" | — |
| 1997 | 56° | 44° | 50° | 1.6" | — |
| 1996 | 60° | 50° | 55° | 0.51" | — |
| 1995 | 70° | 47° | 58° | — | — |
| 1994 | 70° | 38° | 54° | — | — |
| 1993 | 82° | 58° | 70° | 0.53" | — |
| 1992 | 82° | 51° | 67° | — | — |
| 1991 | 56° | 43° | 49° | 0.05" | — |
| 1990 | 91° | 47° | 69° | 0.18" | — |
| 1989 | 66° | 44° | 55° | 1.91" | — |
| 1988 | 81° | 55° | 68° | 1.47" | — |
| 1987 | 84° | 45° | 64° | — | — |
| 1986 | 62° | 45° | 53° | 0.66" | — |
| 1985 | 82° | 48° | 65° | — | — |
| 1984coldest | 48° | 36° | 42° | — | — |
| 1983 | 58° | 32° | 45° | — | — |
| 1982 | 69° | 40° | 54° | — | — |
| 1981 | 63° | 49° | 56° | — | — |
| 1980 | 58° | 39° | 48° | — | — |
| 1979 | 69° | 48° | 59° | 0.84" | — |
| 1978 | 56° | 44° | 50° | 1.91" | — |
| 1977 | 75° | 40° | 57° | — | — |
| 1976 | 77° | 39° | 58° | — | — |
| 1975 | 65° | 50° | 57° | 0.03" | — |
| 1974 | 51° | 40° | 45° | 0.03" | — |
| 1973 | 74° | 45° | 59° | 0.05" | — |
| 1972 | 60° | 39° | 50° | — | — |
| 1971 | 69° | 41° | 55° | — | — |
55 years of data from LOWER ST ANTHONY FALLS