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Redding, CA Weather on May 16
May 16th in Redding, CA typically brings warm spring weather, with average highs around 81°F and lows near 53°F — a 28°F daily swing. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 16th was in 1973 (85°F average), while the coldest was 2011 (51°F) — a 34°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 25% of May 16th dates historically, with the wettest May 16th recording 4.62" of rain. The last decade has been 4.4°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on May 16
Planning for May 16th in Redding, CA? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.
May 16 Weather Records for Redding
- •The all-time record high for May 16th in Redding, CA is 103°F, set in 2008.
- •The coldest May 16th on record dropped to 30°F in 1981.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on May 16th in 11 of the last 55 years.
- •A freeze (32°F or below) has occurred on May 16th in 1 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 Redding?
The warmest May 16 in Redding, CA reached 103°F in 2008. That is 22°F above the long-term average high of 81°F.
What was the coldest May 16 ever in Redding?
The coldest May 16 in Redding, CA dropped to 30°F in 1981. That is 23°F below the long-term average low of 53°F.
What is the average temperature on May 16 in Redding?
On May 16, Redding averages a high of 81°F and a low of 53°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from REDDING FIRE STN 2.
How many years of weather data are available for May 16 in Redding?
We have 55 years of weather records for May 16 in Redding, 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 Redding
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 86°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 89°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 93°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 86°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 90°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 75°F | 55°F | 0.91" | -- |
| 2019 | 64°F | 52°F | 1.27" | -- |
| 2018 | 73°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 64°F | 50°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 2016 | 87°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 78°F | 51°F | 0.66" | -- |
| 2014 | 91°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 76°F | 57°F | 0.58" | -- |
| 2012 | 88°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 58°F | 44°F | 0.53" | -- |
| 2010 | 82°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 100°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 103°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 89°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 101°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 72°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 84°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 79°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 90°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 83°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 61°F | 44°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1999 | 79°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 59°F | 44°F | 1.57" | -- |
| 1997 | 95°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 62°F | 54°F | 2.97" | -- |
| 1995 | 77°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 63°F | 46°F | 0.28" | -- |
| 1993 | 88°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 88°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 73°F | 51°F | 1.37" | -- |
| 1990 | 85°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 89°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 68°F | 52°F | 4.62" | -- |
| 1987 | 87°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 88°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 78°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 80°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 82°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 90°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 77°F | 30°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 82°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 88°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 80°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 69°F | 48°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 1976 | 91°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 87°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 69°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 101°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 88°F | 55°F | 0.41" | -- |
| 1971 | 74°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: REDDING FIRE STN 2
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Redding, CA, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.