Weather on May 21
Independence, MO
55 Years of Data
Avg High
75°F
Avg Low
55°F
Warmest
2004
79°F avg
Coldest
2015
49°F avg
About This Date
May 21st in Independence, MO typically brings pleasant spring weather, with average highs around 75°F and lows near 55°F. Over 46 years of records, the warmest May 21st was in 2004 (79°F average), while the coldest was 2015 (49°F) — a 30°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 30% of May 21st dates historically, with the wettest May 21st recording 5.33" of rain. The last decade has been 4.1°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 4.1°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for May 21st in Independence, MO? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Cooling Trend
1.5°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 73° | 50° | 62° | — | — |
| 2024 | 84° | 60° | 72° | 0.3" | — |
| 2023 | 75° | 49° | 62° | — | — |
| 2022 | 63° | 46° | 54° | 0.1" | — |
| 2021 | 74° | 67° | 70° | — | — |
| 2020 | 70° | 59° | 64° | — | — |
| 2019 | 59° | 47° | 53° | 5.33" | — |
| 2018 | 72° | 60° | 66° | 0.97" | — |
| 2017 | 64° | 45° | 54° | — | — |
| 2016 | 65° | 47° | 56° | — | — |
| 2015coldest | 51° | 46° | 49° | 0.66" | — |
| 2014 | 84° | 64° | 74° | — | — |
| 2013 | 76° | 57° | 66° | — | — |
| 2012 | 75° | 52° | 63° | — | — |
| 2011 | 80° | 62° | 71° | 1.52" | — |
| 2010 | 63° | 55° | 59° | 1.22" | — |
| 2009 | 79° | 55° | 67° | — | — |
| 2008 | 72° | 49° | 60° | — | — |
| 2007 | 80° | 56° | 68° | — | — |
| 2006 | 77° | 57° | 67° | — | — |
| 2005 | 81° | 55° | 68° | — | — |
| 2004warmest | 88° | 71° | 79° | — | — |
| 2003 | 63° | 44° | 53° | — | — |
| 2002 | 69° | 42° | 56° | — | — |
| 1999 | 78° | 60° | 69° | 0.89" | — |
| 1998 | 86° | 66° | 76° | — | — |
| 1997 | 71° | 45° | 58° | — | — |
| 1996 | 77° | 52° | 64° | 0.05" | — |
| 1995 | 73° | 53° | 63° | 0.05" | — |
| 1994 | 82° | 58° | 70° | — | — |
| 1993 | 76° | 46° | 61° | — | — |
| 1991 | 73° | 63° | 68° | 0.08" | — |
| 1990 | 65° | 51° | 58° | — | — |
| 1989 | 77° | 56° | 66° | — | — |
| 1988 | 88° | 59° | 73° | 0.08" | — |
| 1987 | 87° | 69° | 78° | — | — |
| 1986 | 74° | 47° | 60° | — | — |
| 1985 | 76° | 57° | 66° | — | — |
| 1984 | 77° | 58° | 67° | — | — |
| 1983 | 72° | 52° | 62° | — | — |
| 1982 | 82° | 58° | 70° | 1.14" | — |
| 1981 | 74° | 53° | 63° | — | — |
| 1978 | 70° | 55° | 62° | — | — |
| 1977 | 80° | 62° | 71° | 0.41" | — |
| 1976 | 83° | 61° | 72° | — | — |
| 1974 | 86° | 70° | 78° | — | — |
46 years of data from INDEPENDENCE