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Weather on May 1

Saint Louis, MO

55 Years of Data

Avg High
72°F
Avg Low
51°F
Warmest
2007
77°F avg
Coldest
1994
44°F avg

About This Date

May 1st in Saint Louis, MO typically brings pleasant spring weather, with average highs around 72°F and lows near 51°F. Over 54 years of records, the warmest May 1st was in 2007 (77°F average), while the coldest was 1994 (44°F) — a 33°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 44% of May 1st dates historically, with the wettest May 1st recording 4.39" of rain. The last decade has been 1.1°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 1.1°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for May 1st in Saint Louis, MO? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Warming Trend
1.4°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202664°44°54°
202577°63°70°0.13"
202481°62°71°2.26"
202364°48°56°
202274°49°61°
202185°52°68°
202078°42°60°
201974°61°67°0.56"
201886°66°76°
201758°47°52°
201674°52°63°
201569°46°58°
201457°42°50°
201387°60°74°
201271°59°65°0.43"
201178°58°68°
201074°60°67°2.67"
200969°57°63°0.13"
200879°52°65°
2007warmest90°64°77°
200671°54°62°0.41"
200561°35°48°
200475°51°63°4.39"
200385°66°75°0.1"
200276°54°65°
200186°63°74°
200079°56°67°
199969°45°57°
199863°52°57°0.05"
199783°42°62°0.25"
199667°46°56°0.56"
199554°44°49°1.78"
1994coldest51°38°44°
199369°59°64°0.2"
199286°62°74°
199176°45°60°0.36"
199066°47°56°0.25"
198967°37°52°
198879°50°64°
198784°52°68°
198677°47°62°0.38"
198576°50°63°1.96"
198472°40°56°
198174°50°62°
198070°45°57°
197953°43°48°0.05"
197863°38°50°
197770°45°57°
197663°52°57°0.05"
197571°48°60°0.28"
197468°45°56°0.2"
197372°63°67°0.13"
197276°57°66°1.93"
197162°36°49°
54 years of data from ST LOUIS ST LOUIS UNIV

Saint Louis, MO Temperature Range by Month

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

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Saint Louis, MO Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.

0"6.1"12.2"JFMAMJJASOND2.2"0"
Rain (in) Snow (in)

Saint Louis, MO 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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Best Time to Visit Saint Louis, MO

Saint Louis, MO has no months that meet our "pleasant" threshold — every season has tradeoffs.

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Pleasant (65-82°F, ≤2.5" rain) Mild Less ideal

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