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Corpus Christi, TX Weather on May 16
May 16th in Corpus Christi, TX typically brings warm spring weather, with average highs around 85°F and lows near 70°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 16th was in 2003 (86°F average), while the coldest was 1983 (66°F) — a 20°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 25% of May 16th dates historically, with the wettest May 16th recording 13.49" of rain. The last decade has been 1.1°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on May 16
Planning for May 16th in Corpus Christi, TX? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.
May 16 Weather Records for Corpus Christi
- •The all-time record high for May 16th in Corpus Christi, TX is 94°F, set in 2003.
- •The coldest May 16th on record dropped to 53°F in 2014.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on May 16th in 6 of the last 55 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest May 16 ever in Corpus Christi?
The warmest May 16 in Corpus Christi, TX reached 94°F in 2003. That is 9°F above the long-term average high of 85°F.
What was the coldest May 16 ever in Corpus Christi?
The coldest May 16 in Corpus Christi, TX dropped to 53°F in 2014. That is 17°F below the long-term average low of 70°F.
What is the average temperature on May 16 in Corpus Christi?
On May 16, Corpus Christi averages a high of 85°F and a low of 70°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from CORPUS CHRISTI.
How many years of weather data are available for May 16 in Corpus Christi?
We have 55 years of weather records for May 16 in Corpus Christi, 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 Corpus Christi
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 90°F | 80°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 89°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 81°F | 66°F | 3.07" | -- |
| 2022 | 90°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 82°F | 71°F | 3.05" | -- |
| 2020 | 84°F | 66°F | -- | -- |
| 2019 | 87°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 88°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 86°F | 76°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 75°F | 69°F | 13.49" | -- |
| 2015 | 81°F | 68°F | 3.96" | -- |
| 2014 | 80°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 79°F | 71°F | 0.1" | -- |
| 2012 | 85°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 87°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 91°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 86°F | 70°F | 0.94" | -- |
| 2008 | 83°F | 66°F | 2.11" | -- |
| 2007 | 88°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 89°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 78°F | 68°F | 0.18" | -- |
| 2004 | 82°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 94°F | 78°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 89°F | 75°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 90°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 88°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 87°F | 77°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 88°F | 76°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 81°F | 67°F | 0.41" | -- |
| 1996 | 88°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 90°F | 78°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 87°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 86°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 85°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 89°F | 67°F | 1.42" | -- |
| 1990 | 89°F | 77°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 88°F | 78°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 86°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 88°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 86°F | 76°F | 1.52" | -- |
| 1985 | 86°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 79°F | 69°F | 0.46" | -- |
| 1983 | 78°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 80°F | 72°F | 0.38" | -- |
| 1981 | 89°F | 76°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 86°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 81°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 85°F | 76°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 81°F | 76°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 83°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 82°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 85°F | 80°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 78°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 83°F | 74°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 1971 | 86°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: CORPUS CHRISTI
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Corpus Christi, TX, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.