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Dallas, TX Weather on May 28
Dallas hits 97°F on May 28, 2011: A record-breaking spring day
May 28 in Dallas typically brings warm but manageable conditions with an average high of 87°F, yet the date has seen dramatic temperature swings over its 55-year history. The record high of 97°F set in 2011 demonstrates how extreme heat can arrive earlier than peak summer, while the record low of 54°F in 1976 shows spring's unpredictability. This 43-degree spread between records underscores the variability Dallas residents experience during late May.
What to Expect on May 28
Planning for May 28th in Dallas, 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 Dallas?
The warmest May 28 in Dallas, TX reached 97°F in 2011. That is 10°F above the long-term average high of 87°F.
What was the coldest May 28 ever in Dallas?
The coldest May 28 in Dallas, TX dropped to 54°F in 1992. That is 14°F below the long-term average low of 68°F.
What is the average temperature on May 28 in Dallas?
On May 28, Dallas averages a high of 87°F and a low of 68°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from DALLAS FAA AP.
How many years of weather data are available for May 28 in Dallas?
We have 55 years of weather records for May 28 in Dallas, 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 Dallas
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 79°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 84°F | 64°F | 2.62" | -- |
| 2023 | 86°F | 70°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 2022 | 93°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 82°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 87°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 88°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 95°F | 76°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 83°F | 71°F | 0.79" | -- |
| 2016 | 87°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 89°F | 67°F | 1.6" | -- |
| 2014 | 84°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 87°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 95°F | 70°F | 0.51" | -- |
| 2011 | 97°F | 75°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 96°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 86°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 91°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 79°F | 68°F | 0.28" | -- |
| 2006 | 88°F | 77°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 74°F | 66°F | 4.32" | -- |
| 2004 | 92°F | 70°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 2003 | 86°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 79°F | 68°F | 0.38" | -- |
| 2001 | 86°F | 65°F | 2.54" | -- |
| 2000 | 92°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 81°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 96°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 83°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 95°F | 78°F | 0.43" | -- |
| 1995 | 93°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 84°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 80°F | 70°F | 1.27" | -- |
| 1992 | 68°F | 54°F | 2.03" | -- |
| 1991 | 92°F | 77°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 84°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 94°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 86°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 76°F | 62°F | 5.87" | -- |
| 1986 | 86°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 91°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 79°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 85°F | 66°F | 2.67" | -- |
| 1982 | 90°F | 70°F | 0.38" | -- |
| 1981 | 95°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 94°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 88°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 85°F | 65°F | 7.06" | -- |
| 1977 | 95°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 82°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 80°F | 68°F | 2.44" | -- |
| 1974 | 91°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 82°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 92°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 87°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: DALLAS FAA AP
How Has May 28 Changed?
The last decade has been 1.2°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Dallas, TX, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.