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Austin, TX Weather on May 28
Austin hits 101°F on May 28, 2011 – a scorching record high
Austin's May 28 record high of 101°F, set in 2011, stands 12 degrees above the daily average of 89°F and demonstrates the extreme heat that can grip the Texas capital even before summer officially arrives. With a record low of 56°F in 1976, the city has experienced a 45-degree swing on this date across its 55 years of documented weather data, illustrating the volatile temperature patterns characteristic of late spring in central Texas.
What to Expect on May 28
Planning for May 28th in Austin, TX? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest May 28 ever in Austin?
The warmest May 28 in Austin, TX reached 101°F in 2011. That is 12°F above the long-term average high of 89°F.
What was the coldest May 28 ever in Austin?
The coldest May 28 in Austin, TX dropped to 56°F in 1976. That is 12°F below the long-term average low of 68°F.
What is the average temperature on May 28 in Austin?
On May 28, Austin averages a high of 89°F and a low of 68°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from AUSTIN 6S.
How many years of weather data are available for May 28 in Austin?
We have 55 years of weather records for May 28 in Austin, 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 28 Weather History in Austin
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 88°F | 68°F | 3.4" | -- |
| 2024 | 87°F | 71°F | 0.58" | -- |
| 2023 | 86°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 97°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 88°F | 66°F | 3.38" | -- |
| 2020 | 90°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 89°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 95°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 94°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 74°F | 58°F | 0.2" | -- |
| 2015 | 87°F | 69°F | 0.51" | -- |
| 2014 | 72°F | 63°F | 0.3" | -- |
| 2013 | 89°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 89°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 101°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 93°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 86°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 99°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 83°F | 66°F | 3.1" | -- |
| 2006 | 96°F | 68°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 2005 | 91°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 93°F | 70°F | 0.18" | -- |
| 2003 | 89°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 88°F | 64°F | 2.54" | -- |
| 2001 | 90°F | 75°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 91°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 85°F | 66°F | 0.81" | -- |
| 1998 | 95°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 82°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 94°F | 76°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 92°F | 75°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 93°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 83°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 84°F | 60°F | 0.41" | -- |
| 1991 | 91°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 89°F | 69°F | 1.35" | -- |
| 1989 | 93°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 86°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 85°F | 74°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 1986 | 85°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 88°F | 75°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1984 | 90°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 87°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 88°F | 76°F | 0.08" | -- |
| 1981 | 91°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 91°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 84°F | 64°F | 0.48" | -- |
| 1978 | 89°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 82°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 82°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 82°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 91°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 86°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 89°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 92°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: AUSTIN 6S
How Has May 28 Changed?
Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Austin, TX, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.