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Sterling Heights, MI Weather on May 27
May 27th in Sterling Heights, MI typically brings pleasant spring weather, with average highs around 73°F and lows near 53°F. Over 54 years of records, the warmest May 27th was in 1991 (78°F average), while the coldest was 1994 (51°F) — a 27°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 20% of May 27th dates historically, with the wettest May 27th recording 1.83" of rain. The last decade has been 8.7°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on May 27
Planning for May 27th in Sterling Heights, MI? Great weather for outdoor activities.
May 27 Weather Records for Sterling Heights
- •The all-time record high for May 27th in Sterling Heights, MI is 89°F, set in 2018.
- •The coldest May 27th on record dropped to 37°F in 1994.
- •Last year (1971), May 27th was 11°F cooler than the long-term average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest May 27 ever in Sterling Heights?
The warmest May 27 in Sterling Heights, MI reached 89°F in 2018. That is 16°F above the long-term average high of 73°F.
What was the coldest May 27 ever in Sterling Heights?
The coldest May 27 in Sterling Heights, MI dropped to 37°F in 1994. That is 16°F below the long-term average low of 53°F.
What is the average temperature on May 27 in Sterling Heights?
On May 27, Sterling Heights averages a high of 73°F and a low of 53°F based on 54 years of NOAA weather observations from SHELBY 1SSW.
How many years of weather data are available for May 27 in Sterling Heights?
We have 54 years of weather records for May 27 in Sterling Heights, MI, 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 Sterling Heights
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 71°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 74°F | 62°F | 1.83" | -- |
| 2023 | 79°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 79°F | 58°F | 1.42" | -- |
| 2021 | 66°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 82°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 73°F | 47°F | 0.23" | -- |
| 2018 | 89°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 74°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 84°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 79°F | 66°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 2013 | 64°F | -- | 1.83" | -- |
| 2012 | 82°F | 58°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 2011 | 71°F | 46°F | 0.43" | -- |
| 2010 | 88°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 67°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 86°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 64°F | 51°F | 1.68" | -- |
| 2006 | 75°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 77°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 67°F | 43°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 2003 | 65°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 70°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 57°F | 51°F | 0.41" | -- |
| 2000 | 65°F | 56°F | -- | -- |
| 1999 | 81°F | 46°F | -- | -- |
| 1998 | 83°F | 53°F | -- | -- |
| 1997 | 66°F | 41°F | -- | -- |
| 1996 | 62°F | 49°F | -- | -- |
| 1995 | 70°F | 47°F | -- | -- |
| 1994 | 65°F | 37°F | -- | -- |
| 1993 | 59°F | 46°F | -- | -- |
| 1992 | 65°F | 43°F | -- | -- |
| 1991 | 84°F | 71°F | -- | -- |
| 1990 | 78°F | 55°F | -- | -- |
| 1989 | 65°F | 49°F | -- | -- |
| 1988 | 83°F | 58°F | -- | -- |
| 1987 | 88°F | 65°F | -- | -- |
| 1986 | 68°F | 63°F | -- | -- |
| 1985 | 73°F | 55°F | -- | -- |
| 1984 | 64°F | 46°F | -- | -- |
| 1983 | 63°F | 42°F | -- | -- |
| 1982 | 75°F | 63°F | -- | -- |
| 1981 | 67°F | 58°F | -- | -- |
| 1980 | 74°F | 48°F | -- | -- |
| 1979 | 59°F | 46°F | -- | -- |
| 1978 | 87°F | 62°F | -- | -- |
| 1977 | 82°F | 54°F | -- | -- |
| 1976 | 74°F | 45°F | -- | -- |
| 1975 | 80°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 65°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 62°F | 53°F | 0.94" | -- |
| 1972 | 75°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 62°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 54 years of data from NOAA station: SHELBY 1SSW
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Sterling Heights, MI, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.