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Arlington, TX Weather on May 16
May 16th in Arlington, TX typically brings warm spring weather, with average highs around 84°F and lows near 64°F. Over 35 years of records, the warmest May 16th was in 1995 (81°F average), while the coldest was 2011 (64°F) — a 17°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 20% of May 16th dates historically, with the wettest May 16th recording 8.86" of rain. The last decade has been 1.6°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on May 16
Planning for May 16th in Arlington, TX? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.
May 16 Weather Records for Arlington
- •The all-time record high for May 16th in Arlington, TX is 93°F, set in 2022.
- •The coldest May 16th on record dropped to 52°F in 2014.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on May 16th in 7 of the last 35 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest May 16 ever in Arlington?
The warmest May 16 in Arlington, TX reached 93°F in 2022. That is 9°F above the long-term average high of 84°F.
What was the coldest May 16 ever in Arlington?
The coldest May 16 in Arlington, TX dropped to 52°F in 2014. That is 12°F below the long-term average low of 64°F.
What is the average temperature on May 16 in Arlington?
On May 16, Arlington averages a high of 84°F and a low of 64°F based on 35 years of NOAA weather observations from ARLINGTON MUNI AP.
How many years of weather data are available for May 16 in Arlington?
We have 35 years of weather records for May 16 in Arlington, TX, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.
May 16 Weather History in Arlington
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 88°F | 70°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 2024 | 78°F | 66°F | 1.32" | -- |
| 2023 | 79°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 93°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 80°F | 71°F | 2.72" | -- |
| 2020 | 68°F | 65°F | 8.86" | -- |
| 2019 | 87°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 91°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 83°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 81°F | 67°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 2015 | 88°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 85°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 82°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 88°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 75°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 88°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 76°F | 61°F | 1.24" | -- |
| 2008 | 79°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 78°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 83°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 81°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 82°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 92°F | 69°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 2002 | 88°F | 75°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 88°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 89°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 89°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 93°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 73°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 92°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 91°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 88°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 92°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 87°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 82°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 35 years of data from NOAA station: ARLINGTON MUNI AP
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Arlington, TX, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.