Warren LeMay from Cincinnati, OH, United States / CC0
Cincinnati, OH Weather on May 27
Cincinnati hits 91°F on May 27, 2012 - a sizzling record high
Cincinnati experienced unseasonably intense heat on May 27, 2012, when the temperature soared to 91°F, shattering the record high for this date across 55 years of weather data. This marked a dramatic 13-degree swing above the typical average high of 78°F, demonstrating the extreme variability May can bring to the Ohio Valley. By contrast, a much colder May 27 in 1999 bottomed out at just 39°F, showing the wide 52-degree range possible on this calendar date in Cincinnati's climate history.
What to Expect on May 27
Planning for May 27th in Cincinnati, OH? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest May 27 ever in Cincinnati?
The warmest May 27 in Cincinnati, OH reached 90°F in 2012. That is 12°F above the long-term average high of 78°F.
What was the coldest May 27 ever in Cincinnati?
The coldest May 27 in Cincinnati, OH dropped to 40°F in 1999. That is 17°F below the long-term average low of 57°F.
What is the average temperature on May 27 in Cincinnati?
On May 27, Cincinnati averages a high of 78°F and a low of 57°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from CINCINNATI ABBE WSMO.
How many years of weather data are available for May 27 in Cincinnati?
We have 55 years of weather records for May 27 in Cincinnati, OH, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.
May 27 Weather History in Cincinnati
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 63°F | 59°F | 0.23" | -- |
| 2024 | 80°F | 62°F | 0.53" | -- |
| 2023 | 77°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 69°F | 55°F | 1.17" | -- |
| 2021 | 81°F | 58°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 2020 | 84°F | 68°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 2019 | 83°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 88°F | 66°F | 0.33" | -- |
| 2017 | 79°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 81°F | 62°F | 0.28" | -- |
| 2015 | 84°F | 64°F | 1.83" | -- |
| 2014 | 86°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 71°F | 54°F | 0.28" | -- |
| 2012 | 90°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 71°F | 53°F | 0.81" | -- |
| 2010 | 85°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 82°F | 66°F | 0.66" | -- |
| 2008 | 80°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 85°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 80°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 77°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 70°F | 61°F | 3" | -- |
| 2003 | 71°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 75°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 70°F | 49°F | 0.84" | -- |
| 2000 | 79°F | 58°F | 4.39" | -- |
| 1999 | 75°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 79°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 71°F | 48°F | 0.41" | -- |
| 1996 | 69°F | 54°F | 2.79" | -- |
| 1995 | 78°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 68°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 81°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 63°F | 44°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 1991 | 82°F | 67°F | 2.44" | -- |
| 1990 | 78°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 82°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 81°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 89°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 81°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 87°F | 67°F | 0.28" | -- |
| 1984 | 72°F | 58°F | 0.69" | -- |
| 1983 | 67°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 83°F | 65°F | 0.48" | -- |
| 1981 | 73°F | 60°F | 1.8" | -- |
| 1980 | 81°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 70°F | 50°F | 0.69" | -- |
| 1978 | 87°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 87°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 79°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 85°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 75°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 70°F | 61°F | 1.73" | -- |
| 1972 | 78°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 62°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: CINCINNATI ABBE WSMO
How Has May 27 Changed?
The last decade has been 6.3°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Cincinnati, OH, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.