May weather in Cedar Falls, IA
The average temperature in Cedar Falls in May is 61.5°F (50.2°F–72.8°F). Average precipitation: 4.61 inches.
May is a spring month in Cedar Falls, and is warmer than the annual average of 49°F. Daily temperatures swing about 22.6°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 13 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 14h 25m. For travel, May is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
72.8°F
Avg Low
50.2°F
Precipitation
4.61 in
Snow
0.1 in
May records in Cedar Falls
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 93.0°F (2021) | 28.0°F (1966) | 1.19 in (1954) |
| May 2 | 87.1°F (2021) | 24.1°F (2005) | 1.38 in (1979) |
| May 3 | 84.9°F (2012) | 21.9°F (2005) | 1.35 in (2013) |
| May 4 | 89.1°F (1952) | 25.0°F (2005) | 1.63 in (2003) |
| May 5 | 91.0°F (1962) | 28.9°F (1958) | 1.51 in (1960) |
| May 6 | 87.1°F (2016) | 28.0°F (1974) | 2.11 in (1960) |
| May 7 | 86.0°F (2000) | 28.0°F (1989) | 1.76 in (1964) |
| May 8 | 89.1°F (1963) | 28.0°F (1976) | 1.47 in (1988) |
| May 9 | 90.0°F (2022) | 25.2°F (2020) | 1.42 in (1996) |
| May 10 | 93.0°F (2011) | 28.9°F (1966) | 1.47 in (1967) |
| May 11 | 93.0°F (2022) | 30.0°F (1981) | 1.96 in (1966) |
| May 12 | 93.9°F (2022) | 30.9°F (1969) | 2.40 in (2010) |
| May 13 | 88.0°F (1956) | 30.0°F (1953) | 1.65 in (1970) |
| May 14 | 96.1°F (2013) | 30.9°F (1966) | 1.11 in (2020) |
| May 15 | 91.9°F (2001) | 32.0°F (2004) | 1.13 in (1986) |
| May 16 | 90.0°F (2019) | 30.9°F (1997) | 3.03 in (1999) |
| May 17 | 91.9°F (1998) | 32.0°F (2014) | 2.64 in (1991) |
| May 18 | 93.0°F (1998) | 32.0°F (2002) | 1.82 in (2019) |
| May 19 | 93.0°F (1975) | 33.1°F (2002) | 1.85 in (2013) |
| May 20 | 91.9°F (1975) | 30.9°F (1954) | 1.22 in (2025) |
| May 21 | 90.0°F (1970) | 35.1°F (1997) | 2.79 in (2024) |
| May 22 | 90.0°F (1956) | 32.0°F (1963) | 1.91 in (2004) |
| May 23 | 90.0°F (1975) | 30.9°F (1963) | 1.54 in (2007) |
| May 24 | 91.9°F (2010) | 39.9°F (1963) | 2.04 in (2019) |
| May 25 | 91.9°F (1967) | 37.9°F (1979) | 1.47 in (1984) |
| May 26 | 93.9°F (1967) | 33.1°F (1961) | 1.61 in (1986) |
| May 27 | 97.0°F (2018) | 32.0°F (1971) | 2.75 in (1973) |
| May 28 | 95.0°F (2018) | 32.0°F (1965) | 2.65 in (1954) |
| May 29 | 93.9°F (2018) | 28.9°F (1965) | 3.41 in (1980) |
| May 30 | 91.9°F (1953) | 37.9°F (1966) | 0.96 in (2007) |
| May 31 | 93.0°F (2023) | 35.1°F (1972) | 2.48 in (2000) |