Weather on May 16
Norman, OK
55 Years of Data
Avg High
80°F
Avg Low
58°F
Warmest
1974
82°F avg
Coldest
1983
56°F avg
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 55 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 2.7°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 2.7°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.
Cooling Trend
0.6°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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° | — | — |
55 years of data from NORMAN 2NW MESONET