Weather on May 16
Oklahoma City, OK
55 Years of Data
Avg High
80°F
Avg Low
58°F
Warmest
1974
82°F avg
Coldest
2011
57°F avg
About This Date
May 16th in Oklahoma City, OK typically brings warm spring weather, with average highs around 80°F and lows near 58°F. Over 38 years of records, the warmest May 16th was in 1974 (82°F average), while the coldest was 2011 (57°F) — a 25°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 32% of May 16th dates historically, with the wettest May 16th recording 2.44" of rain. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Planning for May 16th in Oklahoma City, OK? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Cooling Trend
0.9°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 86° | 58° | 72° | — | — |
| 2024 | 79° | 63° | 71° | 0.53" | — |
| 2023 | 72° | 59° | 65° | — | — |
| 2022 | 85° | 61° | 73° | — | — |
| 2021 | 71° | 60° | 66° | 0.79" | — |
| 2020 | 71° | 59° | 65° | 0.03" | — |
| 2019 | 88° | 66° | 77° | — | — |
| 2018 | 84° | 64° | 74° | 1.7" | — |
| 2017 | 81° | 66° | 73° | 0.38" | — |
| 2016 | 74° | 56° | 65° | 0.89" | — |
| 2015 | 77° | 66° | 72° | 1.17" | — |
| 2014 | 78° | 45° | 61° | — | — |
| 2013 | 74° | 61° | 67° | 0.18" | — |
| 2012 | 86° | 57° | 72° | — | — |
| 2011coldest | 72° | 43° | 57° | — | — |
| 2010 | 76° | 56° | 66° | 2.44" | — |
| 2009 | 70° | 50° | 60° | 0.03" | — |
| 2008 | 76° | 52° | 64° | — | — |
| 2007 | 73° | 48° | 61° | — | — |
| 2006 | 76° | 48° | 62° | — | — |
| 2005 | 77° | 56° | 66° | — | — |
| 2004 | 80° | 56° | 68° | — | — |
| 2003 | 75° | 59° | 67° | 0.38" | — |
| 2002 | 84° | 64° | 74° | — | — |
| 2001 | 88° | 67° | 77° | — | — |
| 2000 | 81° | 68° | 74° | — | — |
| 1999 | 82° | 63° | 72° | 0.46" | — |
| 1998 | 88° | 55° | 71° | — | — |
| 1997 | 83° | 51° | 67° | — | — |
| 1979 | 85° | 59° | 72° | — | — |
| 1978 | 85° | 57° | 71° | — | — |
| 1977 | 85° | 65° | 75° | — | — |
| 1976 | 74° | 57° | 65° | — | — |
| 1975 | 74° | 50° | 62° | — | — |
| 1974warmest | 91° | 74° | 82° | — | — |
| 1973 | 86° | 56° | 71° | — | — |
| 1972 | 87° | 60° | 74° | — | — |
| 1971 | 89° | 63° | 76° | — | — |
38 years of data from OKLAHOMA CITY PENN AVE