Broken Arrow Weather in May (1981–2025)

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May at a Glance in Broken Arrow

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
25.4°C
Avg Low
❄️
14.6°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
20.0°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
155 mm
Avg Humidity
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79%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.5 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
5.7
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+4.4°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Broken Arrow May Weather Overview

May is one of the warmer months of the year in Broken Arrow, with average highs near 25.4°C and lows around 14.6°C (mean 20°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 155 mm of rainfall and 79% relative humidity across the period.

Broken Arrow May Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

May is one of the warmer months of the year in Broken Arrow. Across 45 years of records, the warmest May in Broken Arrow was 2018 — when the month averaged 23.4°C — while the coldest was 1983 at 17.5°C. Typical May days reach 25.4°C with nights near 14.6°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp19.1°C→20.3°C+1.2°C
Max Temp24.7°C→25.4°C+0.7°C
Min Temp13.4°C→15.3°C+1.9°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

17.0°C–18.8°C7 yr (16%)
18.8°C–20.5°C22 yr (49%)
20.5°C–22.3°C11 yr (24%)
22.3°C–24.0°C5 yr (11%)

Broken Arrow May Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

May is a relatively wet time of year in Broken Arrow, averaging 155 mm of rainfall. The wettest May on record was 2015 with 371 mm, while the driest was 2012 at 29 mm.

Broken Arrow May Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Broken Arrow during May averages 79%. The most humid May was 1993 at 85%, and the least humid was 1996 at 69%.

Broken Arrow May Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

May receives about 5.7 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Broken Arrow. The sunniest May was 2012 at 6.9 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1995 at 4.5.

Broken Arrow May Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Broken Arrow during May is 2.5 m/s. The windiest May was 1996 at 3.5 m/s, while the calmest was 1994 at 1.7 m/s.

What May Feels Like in Broken Arrow

🌅
Cool
Morning
🌞
Mild
Afternoon
🌆
Cool
Evening
Rain chanceHigh
Outdoor comfort★★★☆☆

How May Ranks in Broken Arrow

🔥5th warmest month of the year
🌧️1st wettest month of the year
☀️4th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Broken Arrow Weather by Month

Broken Arrow May Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp19.6°C19.7°C20.3°C20.3°C20.1°C+0.5°C
Avg High25.1°C25.1°C25.8°C25.6°C25.1°C0°C
Avg Low14.1°C14.4°C14.8°C15.0°C15.1°C+1°C
Avg Rain144 mm146 mm137 mm176 mm177 mm+33 mm

Extreme May Records in Broken Arrow

🔥Warmest May35.4°C2000
🧊Coldest May1.3°C2013
🌧️Wettest May371 mm2015
🏜️Driest May29 mm2012
🌬️Windiest May3.5 m/s1996

Key Insights for May

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May temperatures in Broken Arrow have risen by about 1.2°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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May has ranged from a record low of 1.3°C (2013) to a record high of 35.4°C (2000).

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Rainfall in May is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 155 mm, with a wettest year of 371 mm.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Broken Arrow?

One of the best times to visit Broken Arrow

May is one of the best times to visit Broken Arrow. Expect days averaging 25.4°C and nights around 14.6°C (mean 20°C) — warmer than Broken Arrow's yearly average — with higher rainfall (155 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Broken Arrow's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Broken Arrow Weather in May — In Depth

☀️ May climate overview

May is one of the warmer months of the year in Broken Arrow, with average highs near 25.4°C and lows around 14.6°C (mean 20°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 155 mm of rainfall and 79% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in May

May averages 155 mm of rainfall in Broken Arrow, a relatively wet time of year compared with the rest of the year. The wettest May on record saw 371 mm (2015), and the driest just 29 mm (2012). Humidity sits around 79% and average wind speed is 2.5 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 5.7 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How May has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average May temperatures have risen by about 1.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 24.7°C to 25.4°C and overnight lows from 13.4°C to 15.3°C over the same span.
May Weather in Broken Arrow, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202524.9°C19.6°C14.4°C30.9°C7.7°C189 mm80%2.1 m/s5.8
202427.1°C21.9°C16.7°C30.8°C11.9°C163 mm79%2.1 m/s5.7
202325.9°C20.8°C15.7°C30.4°C3.5°C103 mm79%1.8 m/s5.8
202225.9°C20.7°C15.6°C30.7°C7.3°C263 mm81%2.9 m/s5
202123.3°C18.6°C14.0°C27.9°C6.5°C164 mm82%2.4 m/s4.6
202023.6°C18.8°C14.0°C29.1°C4.5°C182 mm83%2.4 m/s5.4
201925.2°C20.4°C15.6°C29.1°C6.5°C331 mm83%2.7 m/s5.4
2018 🔥28.3°C23.4°C18.5°C31.7°C11.2°C117 mm80%2.2 m/s6.4
201725.1°C19.2°C13.3°C30.8°C4.9°C179 mm76%2.6 m/s6.6
201623.9°C19.0°C14.1°C28.9°C6.5°C120 mm80%2.3 m/s5.8
2015 🌧️24.2°C19.4°C14.7°C28.3°C8.0°C371 mm84%2.6 m/s4.8
201426.8°C20.8°C14.7°C33.5°C3.7°C114 mm70%2.8 m/s6.1
201324.4°C19.1°C13.8°C29.3°C1.3°C168 mm80%2.8 m/s5.1
201228.4°C22.6°C16.8°C34.6°C10.8°C29 mm70%2.6 m/s6.9
201124.4°C19.1°C13.8°C30.6°C2.9°C182 mm79%3.4 m/s5.5
201025.7°C20.3°C14.8°C30.5°C6.0°C148 mm79%2.2 m/s5.8
200924.0°C18.8°C13.6°C29.8°C6.8°C172 mm81%2.2 m/s5.5
200825.3°C19.9°C14.6°C30.4°C5.2°C146 mm79%2.8 m/s6.2
200724.9°C20.5°C16.2°C29.0°C8.4°C154 mm84%2.2 m/s5.1
200626.7°C20.9°C15.1°C34.9°C7.6°C116 mm75%2.3 m/s6.2
200525.4°C19.8°C14.1°C33.9°C4.4°C77 mm74%2.2 m/s6.2
200426.8°C21.2°C15.7°C31.7°C3.2°C64 mm78%3 m/s5.8
200327.1°C20.8°C14.5°C33.5°C9.3°C145 mm73%2.4 m/s5.7
200224.1°C18.8°C13.5°C29.7°C7.2°C146 mm80%2.6 m/s5.3
200126.2°C20.7°C15.2°C30.7°C7.4°C191 mm76%2.6 m/s6
200027.0°C21.2°C15.5°C35.4°C7.2°C161 mm76%2.8 m/s5.8
199924.8°C19.2°C13.6°C28.8°C6.5°C216 mm80%2.5 m/s5.9
199827.4°C21.7°C16.1°C32.1°C7.3°C95 mm80%2.3 m/s6.4
199724.4°C18.3°C12.3°C30.1°C6.1°C82 mm75%2.4 m/s6.6
199629.3°C23.3°C17.2°C34.7°C8.1°C111 mm69%3.5 m/s5.7
199523.2°C18.3°C13.4°C29.1°C4.1°C211 mm83%2.5 m/s4.5
199424.9°C19.2°C13.5°C30.4°C1.6°C81 mm79%1.7 m/s6.4
199322.7°C18.1°C13.6°C26.6°C7.8°C203 mm85%2.5 m/s4.9
199223.5°C18.5°C13.5°C28.7°C4.9°C132 mm79%2.1 m/s5.4
199127.0°C22.3°C17.6°C31.6°C5.4°C116 mm82%2.4 m/s5.6
199023.6°C18.3°C13.1°C28.6°C5.4°C218 mm84%2.9 m/s5.2
198924.8°C19.4°C13.9°C30.9°C5.0°C152 mm78%2.7 m/s5.6
198825.8°C19.5°C13.2°C29.3°C8.6°C49 mm72%2.3 m/s6
198727.0°C22.4°C17.7°C31.6°C11.6°C168 mm81%2.2 m/s6.1
198624.6°C19.8°C14.9°C28.7°C8.1°C162 mm82%2.4 m/s5.5
198524.9°C19.5°C14.2°C31.2°C8.1°C92 mm81%2.5 m/s6.1
198425.0°C19.0°C13.0°C31.3°C4.4°C136 mm78%2.5 m/s5.1
1983 ❄️23.4°C17.5°C11.7°C28.8°C5.9°C161 mm78%2.5 m/s—
198225.4°C20.4°C15.4°C30.1°C6.1°C203 mm80%2.5 m/s—
198125.0°C18.9°C12.8°C29.4°C4.3°C171 mm73%2.9 m/s—

Actual recorded May data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Broken Arrow May Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Broken Arrow in May?▼

The average high in May is around 25.4°C with lows near 14.6°C (mean 20°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Broken Arrow in May?▼

May averages 155 mm of rainfall in Broken Arrow, a relatively wet time of year. The wettest on record was 371 mm in 2015.

What was the hottest May on record in Broken Arrow?▼

The hottest May reached 35.4°C in 2000. The coldest dipped to 1.3°C in 2013.

Has May in Broken Arrow gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average May temperatures have risen by about 1.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 24.7°C to 25.4°C and overnight lows from 13.4°C to 15.3°C over the same span.

Is May a good time to visit Broken Arrow?▼

May is one of the warmer months of the year in Broken Arrow and a relatively wet time of year, so plan for around 25.4°C daytime highs and 14.6°C at night.

Is May the coldest month in Broken Arrow?▼

Not quite — May is the 8th coolest month in Broken Arrow, averaging 20°C.

What should I pack for Broken Arrow in May?▼

For May in Broken Arrow, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 25.4°C and lows of 14.6°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Broken Arrow humid in May?▼

Relative humidity in May averages 79% — quite humid.

How windy is Broken Arrow in May?▼

Average wind speed in May is 2.5 m/s. The windiest May on record averaged 3.5 m/s (1996).

Which May had the most rainfall in Broken Arrow?▼

The wettest May on record was 2015 with 371 mm. On average, May sees 155 mm.

Where does this May weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Broken Arrow behaves each May, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for May specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.