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Los Angeles, CA Weather on May 28
Los Angeles hit 101°F on May 28, 1973, a sweltering record
May 28 in Los Angeles typically brings pleasant spring weather with highs near 75°F, but the city's weather history reveals dramatic extremes. The record high of 101°F set in 1973 shows just how intense conditions can become, towering 26 degrees above the average. Over 55 years of data, the low has only dropped to 55°F in 1980, demonstrating that even late May lows rarely dip below the typical 60-degree average.
What to Expect on May 28
Planning for May 28th in Los Angeles, CA? Great weather for outdoor activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest May 28 ever in Los Angeles?
The warmest May 28 in Los Angeles, CA reached 101°F in 1973. That is 26°F above the long-term average high of 75°F.
What was the coldest May 28 ever in Los Angeles?
The coldest May 28 in Los Angeles, CA dropped to 55°F in 2019. That is 5°F below the long-term average low of 60°F.
What is the average temperature on May 28 in Los Angeles?
On May 28, Los Angeles averages a high of 75°F and a low of 60°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from LOS ANGELES DOWNTOWN/USC.
How many years of weather data are available for May 28 in Los Angeles?
We have 55 years of weather records for May 28 in Los Angeles, CA, 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 Los Angeles
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 72°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 73°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 68°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 68°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 73°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 75°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 71°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 73°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 78°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 72°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 75°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 79°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 77°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 78°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 73°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 72°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 73°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 72°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 73°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 77°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 72°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 68°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 82°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 74°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 72°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 84°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 75°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 74°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 93°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 74°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 72°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 81°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 74°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 75°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 69°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 69°F | 57°F | 2.9" | -- |
| 1989 | 73°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 69°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 73°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 80°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 76°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 96°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 80°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 70°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 77°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 67°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 70°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 91°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 75°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 64°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 71°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 76°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 101°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 96°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 67°F | 56°F | 0.3" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: LOS ANGELES DOWNTOWN/USC
How Has May 28 Changed?
The last decade has been 2.8°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Los Angeles, CA, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.