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Cleveland, OH Weather on May 28
Cleveland hit 94°F on May 28, 2012, shattering typical spring warmth
May 28 in Cleveland typically brings mild spring weather with an average high of 74°F, but the day has seen dramatic extremes across 55 years of records. The most notable was 2012, when the city soared to 94°F—a full 20 degrees above average and the hottest reading on this date in recorded history. The coldest May 28 on record fell to 37°F in 1971, showing a 57-degree swing between the record extremes that highlights the variability of late May weather in Northeast Ohio.
What to Expect on May 28
Planning for May 28th in Cleveland, OH? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest May 28 ever in Cleveland?
The warmest May 28 in Cleveland, OH reached 94°F in 2012. That is 20°F above the long-term average high of 74°F.
What was the coldest May 28 ever in Cleveland?
The coldest May 28 in Cleveland, OH dropped to 37°F in 1971. That is 18°F below the long-term average low of 55°F.
What is the average temperature on May 28 in Cleveland?
On May 28, Cleveland averages a high of 74°F and a low of 55°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from CLEVELAND BURKE LAKEFRONT AP.
How many years of weather data are available for May 28 in Cleveland?
We have 55 years of weather records for May 28 in Cleveland, 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 28 Weather History in Cleveland
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 61°F | 54°F | 0.2" | -- |
| 2024 | 69°F | 61°F | 0.08" | -- |
| 2023 | 69°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 68°F | 59°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 2021 | 62°F | 48°F | 2.67" | -- |
| 2020 | 82°F | 66°F | 0.41" | -- |
| 2019 | 79°F | 62°F | 1.35" | -- |
| 2018 | 82°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 69°F | 59°F | 1.14" | -- |
| 2016 | 90°F | 69°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 2015 | 71°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 88°F | 65°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 2013 | 83°F | 55°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 2012 | 94°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 78°F | 56°F | 0.18" | -- |
| 2010 | 72°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 78°F | 60°F | 2.18" | -- |
| 2008 | 58°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 76°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 84°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 70°F | 56°F | 0.76" | -- |
| 2004 | 69°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 61°F | 49°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 2002 | 73°F | 57°F | 0.25" | -- |
| 2001 | 64°F | 52°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 2000 | 59°F | 53°F | 1.88" | -- |
| 1999 | 80°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 85°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 71°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 60°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 77°F | 64°F | 2.84" | -- |
| 1994 | 71°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 84°F | 52°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1992 | 68°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 89°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 73°F | 49°F | 0.53" | -- |
| 1989 | 67°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 83°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 89°F | 67°F | 0.23" | -- |
| 1986 | 73°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 63°F | 51°F | 1.04" | -- |
| 1984 | 55°F | 48°F | 1.4" | -- |
| 1983 | 69°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 78°F | 62°F | 1.4" | -- |
| 1981 | 60°F | 56°F | 0.23" | -- |
| 1980 | 81°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 64°F | 44°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1978 | 87°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 82°F | -- | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 74°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 75°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 63°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 78°F | 55°F | 1.4" | -- |
| 1972 | 77°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 63°F | 37°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: CLEVELAND BURKE LAKEFRONT AP
How Has May 28 Changed?
The last decade has been 5.4°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Cleveland, OH, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.