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Salt Lake City, UT Weather on May 27

Salt Lake City hits 90°F record on May 27, 1974

May 27th has seen dramatic temperature swings in Salt Lake City's 55-year weather record. The city reached an impressive 90°F high in 1974, well above the typical May 27th average of 76°F, while a record cold of 42°F set in 1977 shows the potential for late-spring freezes. This 48-degree spread between record extremes highlights the unpredictable nature of spring weather in the Salt Lake Valley.

By Weather On This Day|
Avg High
76°F
Avg Low
53°F
Record High
94°F
1974
Record Low
37°F
1978
Salt Lake City, UT on May 27 — Temperature History20°F40°F60°F80°F100°F19801990200020102020HighLow

What to Expect on May 27

Planning for May 27th in Salt Lake City, UT? Great weather for outdoor activities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the warmest May 27 ever in Salt Lake City?

The warmest May 27 in Salt Lake City, UT reached 94°F in 1974. That is 18°F above the long-term average high of 76°F.

What was the coldest May 27 ever in Salt Lake City?

The coldest May 27 in Salt Lake City, UT dropped to 37°F in 1978. That is 16°F below the long-term average low of 53°F.

What is the average temperature on May 27 in Salt Lake City?

On May 27, Salt Lake City averages a high of 76°F and a low of 53°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from SALT LAKE TRIAD CTR.

How many years of weather data are available for May 27 in Salt Lake City?

We have 55 years of weather records for May 27 in Salt Lake City, UT, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.

May 27 Weather History in Salt Lake City

YearHighLowPrecipSnow
202586°F58°F0"--
202480°F51°F0"--
202375°F54°F0.05"--
202288°F69°F0"--
202182°F49°F0"--
202081°F65°F0"--
201961°F47°F1.02"--
201868°F55°F0.43"--
201771°F46°F0"--
201674°F53°F0.03"--
201571°F51°F0.25"--
201490°F63°F0"--
201378°F56°F0"--
201259°F45°F0"--
201162°F47°F0"--
201076°F57°F0"--
200979°F51°F0"--
200873°F51°F0"--
200790°F59°F0"--
200664°F42°F0.51"--
200579°F49°F0"--
200475°F53°F0.25"--
200388°F60°F0"--
200284°F54°F0"--
200188°F56°F0"--
200086°F59°F0"--
199980°F61°F0"--
199866°F45°F0"--
199772°F52°F0"--
199667°F49°F0.25"--
199560°F44°F0.58"--
199479°F59°F0"--
199385°F64°F0"--
199273°F57°F0"--
199162°F51°F0.05"--
199082°F54°F0"--
198983°F52°F0"--
198878°F--0"--
198763°F49°F0"--
198682°F69°F0"--
198582°F66°F0"--
198474°F51°F0"--
198388°F60°F0"--
198282°F66°F0"--
198169°F53°F0.79"--
198070°F44°F0"--
197986°F61°F0.03"--
197872°F37°F0"--
197764°F46°F1.75"--
197672°F48°F0"--
197565°F42°F0.08"--
197494°F50°F0"--
197365°F38°F0"--
197280°F45°F0"--
197185°F51°F0"--

Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: SALT LAKE TRIAD CTR

How Has May 27 Changed?

Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Monthly Climate Averages

Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Salt Lake City, UT, based on 55+ years of weather data.

Warmest MonthJulyAvg High: 87°F / Low: 65°F
Coldest MonthDecemberAvg High: 38°F / Low: 24°F
Jan
38°/ 24°
💧 3.6"
❄️ 2.1"
Feb
43°/ 28°
💧 4.4"
❄️ 2.4"
Mar
52°/ 35°
💧 4.6"
❄️ 2.1"
Apr
60°/ 41°
💧 6.5"
❄️ 2.5"
May
69°/ 49°
💧 6.8"
❄️ 1.2"
Jun
80°/ 58°
💧 5.4"
Jul
87°/ 65°
💧 4.5"
Aug
85°/ 63°
💧 4.0"
Sep
76°/ 55°
💧 6.4"
Oct
63°/ 44°
💧 6.7"
❄️ 1.2"
Nov
48°/ 33°
💧 5.1"
❄️ 2.0"
Dec
38°/ 24°
💧 3.7"
❄️ 1.8"

Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.

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