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Minneapolis, MN Weather on May 28

Minneapolis hit 97°F on May 28, 2006, far above typical highs

May 28th has seen Minneapolis swing dramatically between extremes over its 55-year climate record. The record high of 97°F set in 2006 towers 21 degrees above the average high of 76°F, showcasing how late May can occasionally deliver early summer heat. The narrow record low of just 39°F in 2021 demonstrates how mild late May nights typically are, staying only 15 degrees below the average low of 54°F.

By Weather On This Day|
Avg High
76°F
Avg Low
54°F
Record High
97°F
2006
Record Low
39°F
2021
Minneapolis, MN on May 28 — Temperature History20°F40°F60°F80°F100°F19801990200020102020HighLow

What to Expect on May 28

Planning for May 28th in Minneapolis, MN? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the warmest May 28 ever in Minneapolis?

The warmest May 28 in Minneapolis, MN reached 97°F in 2006. That is 21°F above the long-term average high of 76°F.

What was the coldest May 28 ever in Minneapolis?

The coldest May 28 in Minneapolis, MN dropped to 39°F in 2021. That is 15°F below the long-term average low of 54°F.

What is the average temperature on May 28 in Minneapolis?

On May 28, Minneapolis averages a high of 76°F and a low of 54°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from LOWER ST ANTHONY FALLS.

How many years of weather data are available for May 28 in Minneapolis?

We have 55 years of weather records for May 28 in Minneapolis, MN, 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 Minneapolis

YearHighLowPrecipSnow
202566°F54°F0.25"--
202466°F53°F0.43"--
202385°F55°F0"--
202276°F48°F0"--
202151°F39°F2.69"--
202079°F64°F0.13"--
201957°F44°F4.95"--
201890°F65°F0"--
201769°F55°F0"--
201667°F60°F0.84"--
201581°F55°F0"--
201471°F58°F0"--
201360°F53°F0"--
201289°F62°F2.41"--
201163°F46°F0.63"--
201084°F59°F0"--
200979°F45°F0"--
200874°F49°F0"--
200785°F55°F0"--
200697°F72°F0"--
200566°F49°F0.1"--
200473°F47°F0"--
200385°F54°F0"--
200278°F59°F0.03"--
200174°F48°F0"--
200063°F50°F1.96"--
199991°F56°F0"--
199892°F68°F0.38"--
199768°F54°F0"--
199679°F48°F0"--
199552°F48°F5"--
199488°F54°F0"--
199376°F48°F0"--
199272°F49°F0"--
199184°F61°F0.94"--
199079°F47°F0"--
198977°F51°F0"--
198890°F62°F0"--
198785°F66°F0.08"--
198681°F57°F0"--
198571°F51°F0"--
198463°F46°F0"--
198365°F48°F0.64"--
198280°F57°F0"--
198172°F51°F0.86"--
198092°F63°F0"--
197980°F51°F0"--
197881°F63°F0.58"--
197785°F61°F0"--
197674°F54°F1.68"--
197573°F50°F0"--
197474°F59°F0"--
197373°F54°F0"--
197278°F63°F0.08"--
197172°F47°F0"--

Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: LOWER ST ANTHONY FALLS

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 Minneapolis, MN, based on 55+ years of weather data.

Warmest MonthJulyAvg High: 84°F / Low: 64°F
Coldest MonthJanuaryAvg High: 23°F / Low: 7°F
Jan
23°/ 7°
💧 2.6"
❄️ 1.2"
Feb
28°/ 11°
💧 3.3"
❄️ 1.4"
Mar
41°/ 24°
💧 5.2"
❄️ 1.8"
Apr
57°/ 37°
💧 6.9"
❄️ 1.9"
May
70°/ 49°
💧 8.1"
❄️ 0.5"
Jun
80°/ 59°
💧 9.8"
Jul
84°/ 64°
💧 10.5"
Aug
81°/ 62°
💧 11.2"
Sep
73°/ 53°
💧 8.0"
❄️ 0.4"
Oct
59°/ 40°
💧 7.0"
❄️ 1.3"
Nov
42°/ 27°
💧 5.4"
❄️ 1.5"
Dec
28°/ 14°
💧 3.4"
❄️ 1.4"

Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.

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