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Vancouver, WA Weather on May 17
May 17th in Vancouver, WA typically brings mild spring weather, with average highs around 68°F and lows near 47°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 17th was in 2008 (78°F average), while the coldest was 1974 (44°F) — a 34°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 40% of May 17th dates historically, with the wettest May 17th recording 2.54" of rain. The last decade has been 4.1°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on May 17
Planning for May 17th in Vancouver, WA? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
May 17 Weather Records for Vancouver
- •The all-time record high for May 17th in Vancouver, WA is 93°F, set in 2008.
- •The coldest May 17th on record dropped to 34°F in 1974.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on May 17th in 2 of the last 55 years.
- •Last year (1971), May 17th was 15°F cooler than the long-term average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest May 17 ever in Vancouver?
The warmest May 17 in Vancouver, WA reached 93°F in 2008. That is 25°F above the long-term average high of 68°F.
What was the coldest May 17 ever in Vancouver?
The coldest May 17 in Vancouver, WA dropped to 34°F in 1974. That is 13°F below the long-term average low of 47°F.
What is the average temperature on May 17 in Vancouver?
On May 17, Vancouver averages a high of 68°F and a low of 47°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from VANCOUVER PEARSON AP.
How many years of weather data are available for May 17 in Vancouver?
We have 55 years of weather records for May 17 in Vancouver, WA, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.
May 17 Weather History in Vancouver
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 63°F | 52°F | 2.01" | -- |
| 2024 | 65°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 91°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 66°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 67°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 70°F | 50°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 2019 | 63°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 65°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 58°F | 48°F | 0.28" | -- |
| 2016 | 75°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 70°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 70°F | 54°F | 0.15" | -- |
| 2013 | 65°F | 48°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 2012 | 68°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 65°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 76°F | 55°F | 0.69" | -- |
| 2009 | 84°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 93°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 71°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 85°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 59°F | 50°F | 0.53" | -- |
| 2004 | 75°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 51°F | 37°F | 0.69" | -- |
| 2002 | 65°F | 48°F | 0.38" | -- |
| 2001 | 59°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 63°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 64°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 60°F | 48°F | 1.96" | -- |
| 1997 | 76°F | 51°F | -- | -- |
| 1996 | 68°F | 50°F | 1.42" | -- |
| 1995 | 62°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 61°F | 47°F | 0.66" | -- |
| 1993 | 77°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 83°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 71°F | 48°F | 0.97" | -- |
| 1990 | 66°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 68°F | 51°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1988 | 59°F | 45°F | 0.38" | -- |
| 1987 | 65°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 69°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 85°F | 51°F | 0.15" | -- |
| 1984 | 61°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 59°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 73°F | 45°F | 0.58" | -- |
| 1981 | 59°F | 47°F | 0.08" | -- |
| 1980 | 67°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 67°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 62°F | 38°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 53°F | 46°F | 0.84" | -- |
| 1976 | 61°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 69°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 54°F | 34°F | 0.3" | -- |
| 1973 | 83°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 63°F | 46°F | 2.54" | -- |
| 1971 | 53°F | 40°F | 0.15" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: VANCOUVER PEARSON AP
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Vancouver, WA, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.