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Syracuse, NY Weather on May 27
May 27th in Syracuse, NY typically brings pleasant spring weather, with average highs around 73°F and lows near 52°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 27th was in 2015 (79°F average), while the coldest was 1983 (45°F) — a 34°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 35% of May 27th dates historically, with the wettest May 27th recording 1.6" of rain. The last decade has been 7.2°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on May 27
Planning for May 27th in Syracuse, NY? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
May 27 Weather Records for Syracuse
- •The all-time record high for May 27th in Syracuse, NY is 90°F, set in 2011.
- •The coldest May 27th on record dropped to 36°F in 1983.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on May 27th in 2 of the last 55 years.
- •Last year (1971), May 27th was 18°F cooler than the long-term average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest May 27 ever in Syracuse?
The warmest May 27 in Syracuse, NY reached 90°F in 2011. That is 17°F above the long-term average high of 73°F.
What was the coldest May 27 ever in Syracuse?
The coldest May 27 in Syracuse, NY dropped to 36°F in 1983. That is 16°F below the long-term average low of 52°F.
What is the average temperature on May 27 in Syracuse?
On May 27, Syracuse averages a high of 73°F and a low of 52°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from SUNY ESF SYRACUSE.
How many years of weather data are available for May 27 in Syracuse?
We have 55 years of weather records for May 27 in Syracuse, NY, 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 Syracuse
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 76°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 80°F | 65°F | 0.69" | -- |
| 2023 | 81°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 74°F | 61°F | 0.94" | -- |
| 2021 | 67°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 89°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 76°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 71°F | 58°F | 0.1" | -- |
| 2017 | 68°F | 52°F | 0.36" | -- |
| 2016 | 87°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 84°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 86°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 62°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 84°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 90°F | 63°F | 0.15" | -- |
| 2010 | 90°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 69°F | 46°F | 1.6" | -- |
| 2008 | 72°F | 44°F | 0.46" | -- |
| 2007 | 81°F | 55°F | 0.89" | -- |
| 2006 | 68°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 70°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 77°F | 52°F | 0.69" | -- |
| 2003 | 69°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 64°F | 45°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 2001 | 76°F | 51°F | 1.14" | -- |
| 2000 | 66°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 70°F | 46°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1998 | 77°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 66°F | 37°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 71°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 72°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 56°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 60°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 55°F | 44°F | 0.74" | -- |
| 1991 | 81°F | 66°F | 0.25" | -- |
| 1990 | 77°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 66°F | 52°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1988 | 83°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 78°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 82°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 71°F | 59°F | 0.58" | -- |
| 1984 | 64°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 54°F | 36°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 76°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 82°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 66°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 64°F | 48°F | 0.1" | -- |
| 1978 | 88°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 84°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 73°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 77°F | 58°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 1974 | 61°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 64°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 78°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 55°F | 48°F | 0.08" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: SUNY ESF SYRACUSE
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Syracuse, NY, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.