Weather on May 21 at Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Based on 54 years of data from Medora, ND
Elevation Note: Theodore Roosevelt sits at 2,600 ft. Expect temperatures 9°F cooler than the data shown below, which comes from Medora, ND at a lower elevation.
Planning Your Visit
May 21st in Theodore Roosevelt National Park (via Medora, ND) typically brings pleasant spring weather, with average highs around 71°F and lows near 44°F — a 27°F daily swing. Over 54 years of records, the warmest May 21st was in 1980 (74°F average), while the coldest was 2022 (39°F) — a 35°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 44% of May 21st dates historically, with the wettest May 21st recording 3.1" of rain. The last decade has been 2.8°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 2.8°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for May 21st in Theodore Roosevelt? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Year by Year History
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 48°F | 34°F | 0.03" | 0" |
| 2024 | 60°F | 34°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 83°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 44°F | 33°F | 0.08" | -- |
| 2021 | 86°F | 41°F | 1.07" | -- |
| 2020 | 83°F | 51°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2019 | 55°F | 40°F | 0.13" | 0" |
| 2018 | 75°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 63°F | 32°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2016 | 78°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 68°F | 31°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 68°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 52°F | 43°F | 0.79" | -- |
| 2012 | 77°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 58°F | 53°F | 3.1" | -- |
| 2010 | 66°F | 49°F | 0.2" | 0" |
| 2009 | 69°F | 40°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2008 | 77°F | 48°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2007 | 62°F | 54°F | 0.03" | 0" |
| 2006 | 72°F | 46°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2005 | 65°F | 52°F | 0.68" | -- |
| 2004 | 75°F | 41°F | 0.08" | 0" |
| 2003 | 63°F | 39°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2002 | 80°F | 51°F | -- | -- |
| 2001 | 58°F | 25°F | 0.05" | 0" |
| 2000 | 70°F | 45°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1999 | 76°F | 49°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1998 | 79°F | 55°F | 0.25" | 0" |
| 1997 | 64°F | 43°F | 0.03" | 0" |
| 1996 | 70°F | 42°F | 0.3" | 0" |
| 1995 | 73°F | 41°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1994 | 75°F | 52°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1993 | 73°F | 46°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1991 | 87°F | 57°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1990 | 74°F | 45°F | 0.03" | 0" |
| 1989 | 79°F | 39°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1988 | 77°F | 37°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1987 | 53°F | 36°F | 0.48" | 0" |
| 1986 | 80°F | 39°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1985 | 88°F | 43°F | 0.48" | 0" |
| 1984 | 62°F | 43°F | 0.03" | 0" |
| 1983 | 69°F | 35°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1982 | 56°F | 32°F | 0.28" | 0" |
| 1981 | 82°F | 59°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1980 | 97°F | 52°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1979 | 75°F | -- | -- | 0" |
| 1978 | 80°F | 48°F | 0.15" | 0" |
| 1977 | 76°F | 36°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1976 | 69°F | 52°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1975 | 55°F | 41°F | 0.1" | 0" |
| 1974 | 54°F | 37°F | 0.74" | 0" |
| 1973 | 81°F | 50°F | 0.05" | 0" |
| 1972 | 87°F | 50°F | 0.2" | 0" |
| 1971 | 66°F | 50°F | 0" | 0" |