Weather on May 2
Topeka, KS
55 Years of Data
Avg High
68°F
Avg Low
47°F
Warmest
2012
76°F avg
Coldest
2013
38°F avg
About This Date
May 2nd in Topeka, KS typically brings mild spring weather, with average highs around 68°F and lows near 47°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 2nd was in 2012 (76°F average), while the coldest was 2013 (38°F) — a 38°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 45% of May 2nd dates historically, with the wettest May 2nd recording 3.56" of rain. The last decade has been 3.1°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 3.1°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for May 2nd in Topeka, KS? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Warming Trend
0.7°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 67° | 45° | 56° | 0.08" | — |
| 2024 | 71° | 57° | 64° | 0.08" | — |
| 2023 | 68° | 38° | 53° | — | — |
| 2022 | 60° | 46° | 53° | 1.37" | — |
| 2021 | 73° | 61° | 67° | — | — |
| 2020 | 82° | 56° | 69° | — | — |
| 2019 | 63° | 48° | 55° | 1.07" | — |
| 2018 | 86° | 62° | 74° | 2.29" | — |
| 2017 | 71° | 51° | 61° | — | — |
| 2016 | 61° | 44° | 52° | — | — |
| 2015 | 80° | 55° | 68° | — | — |
| 2014 | 71° | 35° | 53° | — | — |
| 2013coldest | 42° | 34° | 38° | 2.26" | — |
| 2012warmest | 83° | 69° | 76° | — | — |
| 2011 | 65° | 34° | 49° | — | — |
| 2010 | 74° | 53° | 63° | 0.43" | — |
| 2009 | 62° | 48° | 55° | — | — |
| 2008 | 60° | 43° | 51° | 1.96" | — |
| 2007 | 64° | 54° | 59° | 0.51" | — |
| 2006 | 79° | 43° | 61° | — | — |
| 2005 | 59° | 29° | 44° | — | — |
| 2004 | 59° | 36° | 47° | — | — |
| 2003 | 71° | 44° | 58° | 0.03" | — |
| 2002 | 60° | 41° | 51° | — | — |
| 2001 | 78° | 66° | 72° | — | — |
| 2000 | 73° | 55° | 64° | 0.03" | — |
| 1999 | 69° | 54° | 61° | — | — |
| 1998 | 65° | 46° | 55° | — | — |
| 1997 | 67° | 48° | 57° | 0.28" | — |
| 1996 | 79° | 50° | 64° | 0.05" | — |
| 1995 | 61° | 33° | 47° | 0.25" | — |
| 1994 | 52° | 44° | 48° | 0.15" | — |
| 1993 | 57° | 50° | 54° | 3.56" | — |
| 1992 | 73° | 47° | 60° | — | — |
| 1991 | 81° | 45° | 63° | — | — |
| 1990 | 60° | 35° | 48° | 0.05" | — |
| 1989 | 49° | 37° | 43° | 0.91" | — |
| 1988 | 80° | 57° | 69° | 0.1" | — |
| 1987 | 84° | 62° | 73° | 0.36" | — |
| 1986 | 72° | 53° | 62° | 0.03" | — |
| 1985 | 71° | 49° | 60° | — | — |
| 1984 | 63° | 46° | 54° | 0.46" | — |
| 1983 | 58° | 47° | 52° | — | — |
| 1982 | 72° | 46° | 59° | — | — |
| 1981 | 79° | 37° | 58° | — | — |
| 1980 | 77° | 40° | 58° | — | — |
| 1979 | 64° | 50° | 57° | 2.06" | — |
| 1978 | 62° | 33° | 48° | — | — |
| 1977 | 75° | 60° | 68° | 0.08" | — |
| 1976 | 60° | 35° | 48° | — | — |
| 1975 | 71° | 49° | 60° | 0.08" | — |
| 1974 | 73° | 49° | 61° | — | — |
| 1973 | 57° | 42° | 50° | — | — |
| 1972 | 61° | 50° | 55° | — | — |
| 1971 | 62° | 40° | 51° | — | — |
55 years of data from TOPEKA FORBES FLD