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Scottsdale, AZ Weather on May 16
May 16th in Scottsdale, AZ typically brings hot spring weather, with average highs around 95°F and lows near 62°F — a 33°F daily swing. Over 53 years of records, the warmest May 16th was in 1997 (89°F average), while the coldest was 2015 (63°F) — a 26°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 6% of May 16th dates historically, with the wettest May 16th recording 1.24" of rain. The last decade has been 1.9°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on May 16
Planning for May 16th in Scottsdale, AZ? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.
May 16 Weather Records for Scottsdale
- •The all-time record high for May 16th in Scottsdale, AZ is 104°F, set in 2023.
- •The coldest May 16th on record dropped to 47°F in 1983.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on May 16th in 44 of the last 53 years.
- •Last year (1971), May 16th was 5°F warmer than the long-term average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest May 16 ever in Scottsdale?
The warmest May 16 in Scottsdale, AZ reached 104°F in 2023. That is 9°F above the long-term average high of 95°F.
What was the coldest May 16 ever in Scottsdale?
The coldest May 16 in Scottsdale, AZ dropped to 47°F in 1983. That is 15°F below the long-term average low of 62°F.
What is the average temperature on May 16 in Scottsdale?
On May 16, Scottsdale averages a high of 95°F and a low of 62°F based on 53 years of NOAA weather observations from SCOTTSDALE.
How many years of weather data are available for May 16 in Scottsdale?
We have 53 years of weather records for May 16 in Scottsdale, AZ, 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 Scottsdale
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 95°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 96°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 104°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 104°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 96°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 97°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 98°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | -- | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 91°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 76°F | 51°F | 1.24" | -- |
| 2014 | 101°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 99°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 102°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 89°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 95°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 101°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 93°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 98°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 104°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 99°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 98°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 97°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 99°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 96°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 90°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 91°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 104°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 98°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 85°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 99°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 94°F | 62°F | 0.43" | -- |
| 1992 | 98°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 91°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 93°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 79°F | 61°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 1988 | 100°F | 74°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 96°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 92°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 98°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 95°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 89°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 93°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 83°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 88°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 98°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 99°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 86°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 103°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 94°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 94°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 95°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 98°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 100°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 53 years of data from NOAA station: SCOTTSDALE
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Scottsdale, AZ, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.