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Lubbock, TX Weather on May 16
May 16th in Lubbock, TX typically brings warm spring weather, with average highs around 86°F and lows near 57°F — a 29°F daily swing. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 16th was in 1996 (86°F average), while the coldest was 1980 (58°F) — a 28°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 20% of May 16th dates historically, with the wettest May 16th recording 1.5" of rain. The last decade has been 3.2°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on May 16
Planning for May 16th in Lubbock, TX? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.
May 16 Weather Records for Lubbock
- •The all-time record high for May 16th in Lubbock, TX is 102°F, set in 1996.
- •The coldest May 16th on record dropped to 45°F in 2011.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on May 16th in 18 of the last 55 years.
- •Last year (1971), May 16th was 12°F warmer than the long-term average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest May 16 ever in Lubbock?
The warmest May 16 in Lubbock, TX reached 102°F in 1996. That is 16°F above the long-term average high of 86°F.
What was the coldest May 16 ever in Lubbock?
The coldest May 16 in Lubbock, TX dropped to 45°F in 2011. That is 12°F below the long-term average low of 57°F.
What is the average temperature on May 16 in Lubbock?
On May 16, Lubbock averages a high of 86°F and a low of 57°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from LUBBOCK WFO.
How many years of weather data are available for May 16 in Lubbock?
We have 55 years of weather records for May 16 in Lubbock, 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 Lubbock
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 89°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 72°F | 54°F | 1.5" | -- |
| 2023 | 81°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 92°F | 65°F | 0.18" | -- |
| 2021 | 82°F | 56°F | 0.43" | -- |
| 2020 | 79°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 85°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 92°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 90°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 89°F | 54°F | 0.08" | -- |
| 2015 | 82°F | 61°F | 0.2" | -- |
| 2014 | 89°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 96°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 85°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 79°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 77°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 69°F | 49°F | 0.48" | -- |
| 2008 | 75°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 69°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 86°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 76°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 81°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 82°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 96°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 93°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 99°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 92°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 91°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 79°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 102°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 85°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 84°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 92°F | 61°F | 1.47" | -- |
| 1992 | 83°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 88°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 86°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 91°F | 60°F | 0.28" | -- |
| 1988 | 92°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 86°F | 55°F | 0.38" | -- |
| 1986 | 88°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 90°F | 56°F | 1.19" | -- |
| 1984 | 81°F | 58°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 1983 | 82°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 91°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 84°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 69°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 82°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 94°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 88°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 75°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 82°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 96°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 86°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 86°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 98°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: LUBBOCK WFO
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Lubbock, TX, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.