Weather on May 2
Independence, MO
55 Years of Data
Avg High
68°F
Avg Low
48°F
Warmest
1987
74°F avg
Coldest
1995
44°F avg
About This Date
May 2nd in Independence, MO typically brings mild spring weather, with average highs around 68°F and lows near 48°F. Over 47 years of records, the warmest May 2nd was in 1987 (74°F average), while the coldest was 1995 (44°F) — a 30°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 43% of May 2nd dates historically, with the wettest May 2nd recording 4.09" of rain. The last decade has been 3.4°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 3.4°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for May 2nd in Independence, MO? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Warming Trend
0.6°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 68° | 50° | 59° | 0.03" | — |
| 2024 | 70° | 57° | 63° | 3.18" | — |
| 2023 | 66° | 44° | 55° | — | — |
| 2022 | 59° | 49° | 54° | 2.36" | — |
| 2021 | 74° | 61° | 67° | — | — |
| 2020 | 80° | 53° | 67° | — | — |
| 2019 | 63° | 51° | 57° | 1.85" | — |
| 2018 | 78° | 60° | 69° | 0.43" | — |
| 2017 | 63° | 39° | 51° | — | — |
| 2016 | 65° | 47° | 56° | — | — |
| 2015 | 72° | 47° | 59° | 0.3" | — |
| 2014 | 52° | 40° | 46° | — | — |
| 2013 | 81° | 40° | 60° | 0.91" | — |
| 2012 | 80° | 60° | 70° | — | — |
| 2011 | 63° | 37° | 50° | — | — |
| 2010 | 68° | 51° | 60° | — | — |
| 2009 | 58° | 48° | 53° | — | — |
| 2008 | 83° | 55° | 69° | 4.09" | — |
| 2007 | 75° | 63° | 69° | 1.78" | — |
| 2006 | 61° | 46° | 53° | 0.03" | — |
| 2005 | 57° | 34° | 45° | — | — |
| 2004 | 63° | 40° | 51° | — | — |
| 2003 | 64° | 49° | 56° | 0.05" | — |
| 2002 | 57° | 43° | 50° | 0.1" | — |
| 2001 | 82° | 61° | 71° | — | — |
| 2000 | 74° | 59° | 66° | — | — |
| 1999 | 72° | 42° | 57° | — | — |
| 1998 | 74° | 53° | 63° | 0.13" | — |
| 1997 | 64° | 34° | 49° | 1.22" | — |
| 1995coldest | 51° | 37° | 44° | 0.36" | — |
| 1994 | 53° | 41° | 47° | 0.05" | — |
| 1993 | 63° | 54° | 58° | 1.83" | — |
| 1991 | 68° | 45° | 56° | — | — |
| 1990 | 57° | 37° | 47° | — | — |
| 1989 | 60° | 40° | 50° | — | — |
| 1988 | 79° | 50° | 64° | — | — |
| 1987warmest | 88° | 61° | 74° | — | — |
| 1986 | 72° | 45° | 58° | — | — |
| 1985 | 65° | 48° | 56° | 0.91" | — |
| 1984 | 70° | 45° | 57° | — | — |
| 1983 | 70° | 48° | 59° | 0.53" | — |
| 1982 | 67° | 48° | 57° | — | — |
| 1978 | 57° | 35° | 46° | — | — |
| 1977 | 69° | 45° | 57° | — | — |
| 1976 | 71° | 51° | 61° | — | — |
| 1975 | 72° | 49° | 60° | — | — |
| 1974 | 71° | 49° | 60° | 0.03" | — |
47 years of data from INDEPENDENCE