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Elizabeth, NJ Weather on May 28
May 28th in Elizabeth, NJ typically brings pleasant spring weather, with average highs around 77°F and lows near 58°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 28th was in 2016 (84°F average), while the coldest was 1983 (58°F) — a 26°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 29% of May 28th dates historically, with the wettest May 28th recording 3.48" of rain. The last decade has been 3.0°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on May 28
Planning for May 28th in Elizabeth, NJ? Great weather for outdoor activities.
May 28 Weather Records for Elizabeth
- •The all-time record high for May 28th in Elizabeth, NJ is 96°F, set in 2016.
- •The coldest May 28th on record dropped to 47°F in 1997.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on May 28th in 5 of the last 55 years.
- •Last year (1971), May 28th was 8°F cooler than the long-term average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest May 28 ever in Elizabeth?
The warmest May 28 in Elizabeth, NJ reached 96°F in 2016. That is 19°F above the long-term average high of 77°F.
What was the coldest May 28 ever in Elizabeth?
The coldest May 28 in Elizabeth, NJ dropped to 47°F in 1997. That is 11°F below the long-term average low of 58°F.
What is the average temperature on May 28 in Elizabeth?
On May 28, Elizabeth averages a high of 77°F and a low of 58°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from ELIZABETH.
How many years of weather data are available for May 28 in Elizabeth?
We have 55 years of weather records for May 28 in Elizabeth, NJ, 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 Elizabeth
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 68°F | 55°F | 1.09" | -- |
| 2024 | 84°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 80°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 79°F | 66°F | 0.61" | -- |
| 2021 | 71°F | 52°F | 2.92" | -- |
| 2020 | 78°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 76°F | 63°F | 1.96" | -- |
| 2018 | 71°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 71°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 96°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 89°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 72°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 69°F | 54°F | 1.32" | -- |
| 2012 | 91°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 85°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 69°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 65°F | 56°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 2008 | 71°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 86°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 83°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 84°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 79°F | 62°F | 0.84" | -- |
| 2003 | 69°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 76°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 75°F | 58°F | 0.1" | -- |
| 2000 | 69°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 83°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 85°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 73°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 61°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 67°F | 57°F | 0.18" | -- |
| 1994 | 75°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 84°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 75°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 91°F | 71°F | 0.25" | -- |
| 1990 | 74°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 75°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 87°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 88°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 90°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 80°F | 61°F | 1.09" | -- |
| 1984 | 63°F | 57°F | 3.48" | -- |
| 1983 | 68°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 67°F | 59°F | 0.86" | -- |
| 1981 | 78°F | 65°F | 0.23" | -- |
| 1980 | 77°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 75°F | 57°F | 0.56" | -- |
| 1978 | 78°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 91°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 79°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 83°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 73°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 75°F | 54°F | 1.88" | -- |
| 1972 | 81°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 69°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: ELIZABETH
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Elizabeth, NJ, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.