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Nashville, TN Weather on May 28

Nashville hits 93°F record on May 28, 2012

May 28 in Nashville typically brings mild late-spring weather with highs around 81°F, but the date has seen extreme swings across 55 years of recorded history. The hottest May 28 on record reached 93°F in 2012, while the coldest dipped to just 46°F in 2023, showing a remarkable 47-degree spread in temperature extremes. This volatility underscores how Nashville's spring weather can remain unpredictable despite the season's general warming trend.

By Weather On This Day|
Avg High
81°F
Avg Low
61°F
Record High
93°F
2019
Record Low
46°F
2023
Nashville, TN on May 28 — Temperature History40°F60°F80°F100°F19801990200020102020HighLow

What to Expect on May 28

Planning for May 28th in Nashville, TN? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the warmest May 28 ever in Nashville?

The warmest May 28 in Nashville, TN reached 93°F in 2019. That is 12°F above the long-term average high of 81°F.

What was the coldest May 28 ever in Nashville?

The coldest May 28 in Nashville, TN dropped to 46°F in 2023. That is 15°F below the long-term average low of 61°F.

What is the average temperature on May 28 in Nashville?

On May 28, Nashville averages a high of 81°F and a low of 61°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from SHELBY BOTTOMS NATURE CTR.

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

We have 55 years of weather records for May 28 in Nashville, TN, 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 Nashville

YearHighLowPrecipSnow
202573°F64°F----
202485°F57°F----
202375°F46°F0"--
202271°F60°F0.3"--
202188°F67°F0"--
202075°F61°F1.02"--
201993°F72°F0"--
201889°F68°F0"--
201782°F63°F0"--
201687°F64°F1.45"--
201585°F64°F1.65"--
201486°F64°F0"--
201386°F60°F0"--
201293°F67°F----
201185°F51°F0"--
201087°F66°F0.1"--
200984°F65°F0.46"--
200870°F62°F0.2"--
200789°F64°F0"--
200687°F67°F3.61"--
200582°F60°F0"--
200478°F68°F0.43"--
200380°F52°F0.15"--
200283°F62°F0.1"--
200170°F59°F1.12"--
200078°F62°F0"--
199979°F51°F0"--
199889°F66°F0"--
199769°F58°F0.08"--
199687°F64°F1.19"--
199583°F67°F0.69"--
199475°F49°F0"--
199387°F60°F0"--
199258°F52°F0.28"--
199185°F72°F0.41"--
199072°F59°F0"--
198979°F53°F0"--
198886°F54°F0"--
198789°F68°F0"--
198676°F66°F1.91"--
198580°F65°F0.56"--
198482°F59°F0"--
198375°F58°F1.02"--
198285°F67°F0.51"--
198181°F60°F0"--
198088°F60°F0"--
197981°F60°F0"--
197891°F65°F8.89"--
197787°F68°F0"--
197671°F63°F4.42"--
197585°F66°F0"--
197481°F55°F0"--
197375°F61°F0"--
197286°F59°F0"--
197169°F50°F0"--

Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: SHELBY BOTTOMS NATURE CTR

How Has May 28 Changed?

The last decade has been 2.3°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Monthly Climate Averages

Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Nashville, TN, based on 55+ years of weather data.

Warmest MonthJulyAvg High: 90°F / Low: 70°F
Coldest MonthJanuaryAvg High: 48°F / Low: 29°F
Jan
48°/ 29°
💧 9.5"
❄️ 1.3"
Feb
53°/ 32°
💧 10.9"
❄️ 1.1"
Mar
63°/ 40°
💧 10.5"
❄️ 0.9"
Apr
72°/ 48°
💧 11.1"
❄️ 0.6"
May
79°/ 58°
💧 10.8"
Jun
87°/ 66°
💧 10.4"
Jul
90°/ 70°
💧 11.0"
Aug
89°/ 68°
💧 10.3"
Sep
84°/ 62°
💧 11.9"
Oct
73°/ 50°
💧 9.9"
❄️ 0.4"
Nov
61°/ 39°
💧 10.3"
❄️ 0.4"
Dec
52°/ 33°
💧 10.3"
❄️ 0.6"

Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.

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