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Bend, OR Weather on May 15
May 15th in Bend, OR typically brings mild spring weather, with average highs around 66°F and lows near 38°F — a 28°F daily swing. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 15th was in 1973 (71°F average), while the coldest was 1999 (36°F) — a 35°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 16% of May 15th dates historically, with the wettest May 15th recording 0.76" of rain. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
What to Expect on May 15
Planning for May 15th in Bend, OR? Great weather for outdoor activities.
May 15 Weather Records for Bend
- •The all-time record high for May 15th in Bend, OR is 88°F, set in 1973.
- •The coldest May 15th on record dropped to 22°F in 1974.
- •A freeze (32°F or below) has occurred on May 15th in 13 of the last 55 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest May 15 ever in Bend?
The warmest May 15 in Bend, OR reached 88°F in 1973. That is 22°F above the long-term average high of 66°F.
What was the coldest May 15 ever in Bend?
The coldest May 15 in Bend, OR dropped to 22°F in 1974. That is 16°F below the long-term average low of 38°F.
What is the average temperature on May 15 in Bend?
On May 15, Bend averages a high of 66°F and a low of 38°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from BEND.
How many years of weather data are available for May 15 in Bend?
We have 55 years of weather records for May 15 in Bend, OR, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.
May 15 Weather History in Bend
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 61°F | 35°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 80°F | -- | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 75°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 58°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 73°F | 38°F | -- | -- |
| 2020 | 58°F | 34°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 60°F | 44°F | 0.18" | -- |
| 2018 | 79°F | 34°F | -- | -- |
| 2017 | 52°F | 31°F | -- | -- |
| 2016 | 59°F | 48°F | -- | -- |
| 2015 | 59°F | 43°F | 0.36" | -- |
| 2014 | 82°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 68°F | 35°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 82°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 61°F | 38°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 73°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 62°F | 30°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 69°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 72°F | 36°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 77°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 70°F | 53°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 2004 | 68°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 74°F | 37°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 61°F | 30°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 56°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 66°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 46°F | 27°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 53°F | 33°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 82°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 65°F | 44°F | 0.76" | -- |
| 1995 | 66°F | 34°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 69°F | 38°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 1993 | 76°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 77°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 60°F | 28°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 55°F | 27°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 60°F | 30°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 67°F | 33°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 77°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 62°F | 27°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 60°F | 34°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 52°F | 27°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 58°F | 35°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 69°F | 35°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 58°F | 34°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 57°F | 29°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1979 | 78°F | 48°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1978 | 62°F | 32°F | 0.18" | -- |
| 1977 | 57°F | 34°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 61°F | 25°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 82°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 54°F | 22°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 88°F | 55°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1972 | 79°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 68°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: BEND
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Bend, OR, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.