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Mesa, AZ Weather on May 16
May 16th in Mesa, AZ typically brings hot spring weather, with average highs around 95°F and lows near 63°F — a 32°F daily swing. Over 53 years of records, the warmest May 16th was in 1997 (89°F average), while the coldest was 2015 (63°F) — a 26°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 8% of May 16th dates historically, with the wettest May 16th recording 1.24" of rain. The last decade has been 1.9°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on May 16
Planning for May 16th in Mesa, AZ? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.
May 16 Weather Records for Mesa
- •The all-time record high for May 16th in Mesa, AZ is 104°F, set in 2023.
- •The coldest May 16th on record dropped to 51°F in 2015.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on May 16th in 44 of the last 53 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest May 16 ever in Mesa?
The warmest May 16 in Mesa, AZ reached 104°F in 2023. That is 9°F above the long-term average high of 95°F.
What was the coldest May 16 ever in Mesa?
The coldest May 16 in Mesa, AZ dropped to 51°F in 2015. That is 12°F below the long-term average low of 63°F.
What is the average temperature on May 16 in Mesa?
On May 16, Mesa averages a high of 95°F and a low of 63°F based on 53 years of NOAA weather observations from MESA.
How many years of weather data are available for May 16 in Mesa?
We have 53 years of weather records for May 16 in Mesa, AZ, 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 Mesa
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 95°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 96°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 104°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 104°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 96°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 97°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 98°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | -- | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 91°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 76°F | 51°F | 1.24" | -- |
| 2014 | 101°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 99°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 102°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 89°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 95°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 101°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 93°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 98°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 104°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 99°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 98°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 97°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 99°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 96°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 90°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 91°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 104°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 98°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 85°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 99°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 94°F | 62°F | 0.43" | -- |
| 1992 | 98°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 91°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 93°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 79°F | 61°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 1988 | 103°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 96°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 95°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 98°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 97°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 89°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 90°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 84°F | 59°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 1980 | 82°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 96°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 97°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 85°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 102°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 100°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 93°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 91°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 97°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 97°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 53 years of data from NOAA station: MESA
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Mesa, AZ, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.