Weather on May 8
Minneapolis, MN
55 Years of Data
Avg High
66°F
Avg Low
45°F
Warmest
2005
69°F avg
Coldest
2020
41°F avg
About This Date
May 8th in Minneapolis, MN typically brings mild spring weather, with average highs around 66°F and lows near 45°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 8th was in 2005 (69°F average), while the coldest was 2020 (41°F) — a 28°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 56% of May 8th dates historically, with the wettest May 8th recording 6.22" 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
0.4°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 72° | 42° | 57° | — | — |
| 2024 | 77° | 44° | 61° | — | — |
| 2023 | 75° | 49° | 62° | — | — |
| 2022 | 65° | 53° | 59° | 0.08" | — |
| 2021 | 58° | 33° | 45° | — | — |
| 2020coldest | 50° | 32° | 41° | — | — |
| 2019 | 56° | 35° | 45° | 3.38" | — |
| 2018 | 71° | 58° | 64° | 0.56" | — |
| 2017 | 71° | 46° | 59° | 0.61" | — |
| 2016 | 75° | 42° | 59° | — | — |
| 2015 | 61° | 47° | 54° | — | — |
| 2014 | 69° | 52° | 60° | 1.83" | — |
| 2013 | 77° | 54° | 65° | 0.28" | — |
| 2012 | 61° | 48° | 54° | 0.71" | — |
| 2011 | 65° | 50° | 57° | 0.46" | — |
| 2010 | 54° | 34° | 44° | 0.03" | — |
| 2009 | 63° | 39° | 51° | 0.05" | — |
| 2008 | 61° | 40° | 50° | — | — |
| 2007 | 73° | 49° | 61° | 1.24" | — |
| 2006 | 68° | 56° | 62° | 6.22" | — |
| 2005warmest | 78° | 59° | 69° | 1.4" | — |
| 2004 | 71° | 48° | 60° | — | — |
| 2003 | 64° | 42° | 53° | 0.97" | — |
| 2002 | 50° | 43° | 46° | 5.23" | — |
| 2001 | 65° | 43° | 54° | — | — |
| 2000 | 74° | 49° | 61° | 0.99" | — |
| 1999 | 56° | 40° | 48° | — | — |
| 1998 | 64° | 48° | 56° | 0.66" | — |
| 1997 | 55° | 42° | 49° | 0.53" | — |
| 1996 | 62° | 50° | 56° | 0.56" | — |
| 1995 | 66° | 43° | 54° | 1.24" | — |
| 1994 | 70° | 44° | 57° | — | — |
| 1993 | 79° | 58° | 68° | 1.85" | — |
| 1992 | 83° | 52° | 67° | — | — |
| 1991 | 51° | 43° | 47° | 0.1" | — |
| 1990 | 72° | 49° | 60° | 0.18" | — |
| 1989 | 55° | 42° | 49° | 3.43" | — |
| 1988 | 76° | 56° | 66° | 1.12" | — |
| 1987 | 86° | 44° | 65° | — | — |
| 1986 | 62° | 42° | 52° | 1.47" | — |
| 1985 | 83° | 45° | 64° | — | — |
| 1984 | 51° | 35° | 43° | — | — |
| 1983 | 61° | 32° | 46° | — | — |
| 1982 | 69° | 40° | 54° | — | — |
| 1981 | 65° | 49° | 57° | 0.38" | — |
| 1980 | 63° | 39° | 51° | — | — |
| 1979 | 59° | 46° | 53° | 1.14" | — |
| 1978 | 58° | 45° | 51° | 0.61" | — |
| 1977 | 77° | 38° | 57° | — | — |
| 1976 | 79° | 35° | 57° | — | — |
| 1975 | 65° | 50° | 57° | 0.05" | — |
| 1974 | 53° | 40° | 46° | 0.03" | — |
| 1973 | 76° | 45° | 60° | — | — |
| 1972 | 62° | 38° | 50° | — | — |
| 1971 | 65° | 39° | 52° | — | — |
55 years of data from MINNEAPOLIS CRYSTAL AP