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Tempe, AZ Weather on May 27
May 27th in Tempe, AZ typically brings hot spring weather, with average highs around 97°F and lows near 63°F — a 34°F daily swing. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 27th was in 1983 (89°F average), while the coldest was 1980 (68°F) — a 21°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 2% of May 27th dates historically. The last decade has been 2.1°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on May 27
Planning for May 27th in Tempe, AZ? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.
May 27 Weather Records for Tempe
- •The all-time record high for May 27th in Tempe, AZ is 112°F, set in 1974.
- •The coldest May 27th on record dropped to 46°F in 1980.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on May 27th in 50 of the last 55 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest May 27 ever in Tempe?
The warmest May 27 in Tempe, AZ reached 112°F in 1974. That is 15°F above the long-term average high of 97°F.
What was the coldest May 27 ever in Tempe?
The coldest May 27 in Tempe, AZ dropped to 46°F in 1980. That is 17°F below the long-term average low of 63°F.
What is the average temperature on May 27 in Tempe?
On May 27, Tempe averages a high of 97°F and a low of 63°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from TEMPE ASU.
How many years of weather data are available for May 27 in Tempe?
We have 55 years of weather records for May 27 in Tempe, 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 27 Weather History in Tempe
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 101°F | 75°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 102°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 99°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 104°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 99°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 105°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 78°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | -- | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 95°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 91°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 96°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 104°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 93°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | -- | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 97°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 94°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 98°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 90°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 99°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 100°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 99°F | 76°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 89°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 106°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 94°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 100°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 101°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 100°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 90°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 98°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 91°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 91°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 95°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 100°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 94°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 96°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 98°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 101°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 101°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 83°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 102°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 99°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 107°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 108°F | 71°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 90°F | 69°F | 0.08" | -- |
| 1981 | 95°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 90°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 94°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 94°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 93°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 102°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 103°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 112°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 94°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 96°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 99°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: TEMPE ASU
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Tempe, AZ, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.