Weather in St. Petersburg in May
In an average May, St. Petersburg sees a daily high around 80°F and a low around 74°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 80°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 76°F to 83°F |
| Average low | 74°F |
| Typical low range | 70°F to 77°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
95°F
2026-05-16
Lowest
67°F
1992-05-08
Low
Highest
81°F
2024-05-29
Lowest
60°F
1999-05-01
Feels-like
Highest
118°F
2026-05-27
Lowest
60°F
1999-05-01
Humidity
Highest
23.5 g/m³
2024-05-18
Lowest
9.5 g/m³
1992-05-08
Wind
Highest
30 mph
2017-05-06
Lowest
5 mph
1998-05-30
Gust
Highest
45 mph
2017-05-25
Lowest
8 mph
1998-05-30
Precip
Wettest
10.82 in
2018
Driest
0.17 in
2015
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