May weather in Petersburg, NE
The average temperature in Petersburg in May is 58.9°F (47.9°F–69.9°F). Average precipitation: 3.97 inches. Average snowfall is 0.2 inches.
May is a spring month in Petersburg, and is warmer than the annual average of 48.3°F. Daily temperatures swing about 22°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 11 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 14h 22m. For travel, May is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
69.9°F
Avg Low
47.9°F
Precipitation
3.97 in
Snow
0.2 in
May records in Petersburg
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 91.0°F (1992) | 28.0°F (2005) | 1.43 in (2017) |
| May 2 | 89.1°F (2021) | 27.0°F (2023) | 1.66 in (1979) |
| May 3 | 84.0°F (2012) | 26.1°F (2011) | 1.11 in (1991) |
| May 4 | 86.0°F (2015) | 32.0°F (2013) | 1.00 in (1981) |
| May 5 | 84.9°F (2023) | 34.0°F (2004) | 1.50 in (1930) |
| May 6 | 93.0°F (2004) | 30.9°F (1991) | 3.00 in (1960) |
| May 7 | 87.1°F (1990) | 36.0°F (2020) | 1.09 in (2015) |
| May 8 | 87.1°F (1990) | 30.9°F (2020) | 1.10 in (2022) |
| May 9 | 87.1°F (2017) | 34.0°F (2002) | 1.13 in (1979) |
| May 10 | 98.1°F (2011) | 30.0°F (2020) | 3.48 in (1930) |
| May 11 | 90.0°F (2025) | 30.9°F (2020) | 1.28 in (2016) |
| May 12 | 88.0°F (1991) | 30.9°F (2021) | 1.95 in (1944) |
| May 13 | 89.1°F (2022) | 27.0°F (1997) | 1.51 in (2023) |
| May 14 | 90.0°F (2013) | 30.0°F (2004) | 1.67 in (1985) |
| May 15 | 98.1°F (2013) | 30.0°F (2004) | 1.29 in (1925) |
| May 16 | 93.0°F (2001) | 32.0°F (2014) | 1.32 in (1992) |
| May 17 | 91.0°F (1996) | 36.0°F (2014) | 0.78 in (1928) |
| May 18 | 90.0°F (2012) | 30.9°F (2002) | 3.53 in (2000) |
| May 19 | 91.0°F (2009) | 34.0°F (2015) | 1.00 in (2025) |
| May 20 | 91.0°F (1998) | 32.0°F (1997) | 1.25 in (1916) |
| May 21 | 91.0°F (2009) | 37.0°F (1995) | 1.70 in (1962) |
| May 22 | 89.1°F (2005) | 34.0°F (2022) | 1.43 in (2004) |
| May 23 | 88.0°F (2010) | 39.0°F (2019) | 3.15 in (1914) |
| May 24 | 91.0°F (2006) | 35.1°F (2002) | 1.62 in (2008) |
| May 25 | 88.0°F (2018) | 37.0°F (2002) | 2.17 in (1917) |
| May 26 | 91.0°F (2018) | 34.0°F (1992) | 1.49 in (1982) |
| May 27 | 96.1°F (2018) | 32.0°F (1992) | 2.29 in (1973) |
| May 28 | 95.0°F (2018) | 35.1°F (1992) | 4.09 in (2012) |
| May 29 | 95.0°F (2006) | 39.0°F (1992) | 1.10 in (1956) |
| May 30 | 90.0°F (2010) | 43.0°F (1992) | 3.03 in (2007) |
| May 31 | 91.9°F (2002) | 41.0°F (1991) | 2.55 in (2024) |