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Modesto, CA Weather on May 16
May 16th in Modesto, CA typically brings warm spring weather, with average highs around 81°F and lows near 54°F — a 27°F daily swing. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 16th was in 2008 (86°F average), while the coldest was 2011 (55°F) — a 31°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 15% of May 16th dates historically, with the wettest May 16th recording 3.02" of rain. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
What to Expect on May 16
Planning for May 16th in Modesto, CA? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.
May 16 Weather Records for Modesto
- •The all-time record high for May 16th in Modesto, CA is 105°F, set in 2008.
- •The coldest May 16th on record dropped to 42°F in 1974.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on May 16th in 10 of the last 55 years.
- •Last year (1971), May 16th was 7°F cooler than the long-term average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest May 16 ever in Modesto?
The warmest May 16 in Modesto, CA reached 105°F in 2008. That is 24°F above the long-term average high of 81°F.
What was the coldest May 16 ever in Modesto?
The coldest May 16 in Modesto, CA dropped to 42°F in 1974. That is 12°F below the long-term average low of 54°F.
What is the average temperature on May 16 in Modesto?
On May 16, Modesto averages a high of 81°F and a low of 54°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from MODESTO AP.
How many years of weather data are available for May 16 in Modesto?
We have 55 years of weather records for May 16 in Modesto, 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 16 Weather History in Modesto
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 86°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 86°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 92°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 81°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 78°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 85°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 64°F | 52°F | 0.64" | -- |
| 2018 | 73°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 71°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 89°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 78°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 94°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 78°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 89°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 65°F | 45°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 2010 | 81°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 101°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 105°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 86°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 95°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 73°F | 55°F | 0.25" | -- |
| 2004 | 84°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 80°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 89°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 85°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 63°F | 49°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1999 | 80°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 69°F | 52°F | 0.41" | -- |
| 1997 | 96°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 73°F | 62°F | 3.02" | -- |
| 1995 | 76°F | 52°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1994 | 66°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 90°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 86°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 74°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 87°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 89°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 64°F | 53°F | 0.33" | -- |
| 1987 | 81°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 90°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 83°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 80°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 80°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 90°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 76°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 81°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 85°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 80°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 70°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 80°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 83°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 70°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 95°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 79°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 74°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: MODESTO AP
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Modesto, CA, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.