Weather on May 16
Norman, OK
55 Years of Data
About This Date
May 16th in Norman, OK typically brings warm spring weather, with average highs around 80°F and lows near 58°F. Over 56 years of records, the warmest May 16th was in 1974 (82°F average), while the coldest was 1983 (56°F) — a 26°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 36% of May 16th dates historically, with the wettest May 16th recording 5.28" of rain. The last decade has been 1.7°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 1.7°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for May 16th in Norman, OK? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 91° | 68° | 80° | — | — |
| 2025 | 86° | 60° | 73° | — | — |
| 2024 | 76° | 62° | 69° | 1.6" | — |
| 2023 | 71° | 56° | 63° | — | — |
| 2022 | 82° | 60° | 71° | — | — |
| 2021 | 69° | 61° | 65° | 5.28" | — |
| 2020 | 69° | 57° | 63° | 0.03" | — |
| 2019 | 85° | 64° | 74° | — | — |
| 2018 | 83° | 64° | 73° | 0.13" | — |
| 2017 | 78° | 68° | 73° | 0.08" | — |
| 2016 | 73° | 56° | 64° | 0.15" | — |
| 2015 | 76° | 62° | 69° | 2.64" | — |
| 2014 | 78° | 42° | 60° | — | — |
| 2013 | 72° | 60° | 66° | 0.2" | — |
| 2012 | 87° | 56° | 71° | — | — |
| 2011 | 72° | 45° | 58° | — | — |
| 2010 | 79° | 58° | 68° | 0.05" | — |
| 2009 | 68° | 51° | 60° | 0.18" | — |
| 2008 | 70° | 49° | 59° | — | — |
| 2007 | 75° | 53° | 64° | 0.03" | — |
| 2006 | 76° | 49° | 62° | — | — |
| 2005 | 77° | 54° | 65° | — | — |
| 2004 | 79° | 53° | 66° | — | — |
| 2003 | 77° | 60° | 69° | 0.38" | — |
| 2002 | 83° | 65° | 74° | 0.03" | — |
| 2001 | 85° | 67° | 76° | — | — |
| 2000 | 80° | 67° | 73° | — | — |
| 1999 | 83° | 66° | 74° | 0.3" | — |
| 1998 | 88° | 54° | 71° | — | — |
| 1997 | 82° | 52° | 67° | — | — |
| 1996 | 91° | 69° | 80° | — | — |
| 1995 | 79° | 70° | 74° | — | — |
| 1994 | 83° | 55° | 69° | — | — |
| 1993 | 79° | 61° | 70° | 0.3" | — |
| 1992 | 78° | 64° | 71° | — | — |
| 1991 | 89° | 68° | 79° | — | — |
| 1990 | 86° | 57° | 72° | — | — |
| 1989 | 77° | 62° | 70° | 1.32" | — |
| 1988 | 87° | 64° | 76° | — | — |
| 1987 | 89° | 63° | 76° | — | — |
| 1986 | 83° | 59° | 71° | 4.6" | — |
| 1985 | 78° | 58° | 68° | — | — |
| 1984 | 83° | 60° | 71° | — | — |
| 1983coldest | 69° | 43° | 56° | — | — |
| 1982 | 80° | 57° | 69° | 3.43" | — |
| 1981 | 68° | 53° | 61° | 0.41" | — |
| 1980 | 75° | 56° | 65° | — | — |
| 1979 | 84° | 55° | 70° | — | — |
| 1978 | 80° | 59° | 70° | — | — |
| 1977 | 81° | 63° | 72° | 0.28" | — |
| 1976 | 73° | 53° | 63° | — | — |
| 1975 | 79° | 47° | 63° | — | — |
| 1974warmest | 90° | 74° | 82° | — | — |
| 1973 | 84° | 52° | 68° | — | — |
| 1972 | 90° | 58° | 74° | — | — |
| 1971 | 88° | 54° | 71° | — | — |
Norman, OK Temperature Range by Month
Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.
Norman, OK Monthly Precipitation
Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.
Norman, OK 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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