May weather in Plains, KS
The average temperature in Plains in May is 64.4°F (49.8°F–78.9°F). Average precipitation: 2.78 inches.
May is a spring month in Plains, and is warmer than the annual average of 55.4°F. Daily temperatures swing about 29.1°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 7 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 14h 0m. For travel, May is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
78.9°F
Avg Low
49.8°F
Precipitation
2.78 in
Daylight
14h 0m
May records in Plains
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 93.9°F (2013) | 28.9°F (1967) | 1.25 in (1900) |
| May 2 | 99.0°F (1992) | 30.0°F (1967) | 1.20 in (1979) |
| May 3 | 96.1°F (1896) | 27.0°F (1954) | 1.27 in (1990) |
| May 4 | 97.0°F (1896) | 30.0°F (2013) | 3.13 in (1959) |
| May 5 | 98.1°F (2014) | 33.1°F (1991) | 0.86 in (1984) |
| May 6 | 97.0°F (1896) | 34.0°F (1991) | 1.22 in (1968) |
| May 7 | 98.1°F (2004) | 34.0°F (1951) | 1.02 in (1980) |
| May 8 | 100.0°F (1963) | 35.1°F (1898) | 1.98 in (1995) |
| May 9 | 102.0°F (1963) | 37.0°F (2020) | 2.22 in (1981) |
| May 10 | 100.0°F (2022) | 32.0°F (1981) | 1.62 in (1972) |
| May 11 | 100.0°F (1963) | 30.0°F (1979) | 2.58 in (1972) |
| May 12 | 100.0°F (1956) | 32.0°F (1960) | 0.75 in (1982) |
| May 13 | 98.1°F (1963) | 27.0°F (1966) | 1.36 in (1965) |
| May 14 | 99.0°F (1899) | 28.9°F (1953) | 1.01 in (1949) |
| May 15 | 97.0°F (1899) | 33.1°F (1983) | 7.76 in (2003) |
| May 16 | 100.9°F (1996) | 35.1°F (2004) | 2.41 in (1951) |
| May 17 | 106.0°F (1996) | 39.0°F (1986) | 1.16 in (1989) |
| May 18 | 102.9°F (1996) | 39.0°F (2010) | 2.67 in (1989) |
| May 19 | 106.0°F (1996) | 37.9°F (1981) | 2.40 in (1955) |
| May 20 | 102.0°F (2004) | 39.9°F (2000) | 1.52 in (1979) |
| May 21 | 98.1°F (2004) | 39.0°F (2017) | 2.30 in (1902) |
| May 22 | 99.0°F (1956) | 39.0°F (2019) | 1.40 in (2020) |
| May 23 | 100.0°F (2004) | 39.9°F (2010) | 0.70 in (2007) |
| May 24 | 106.0°F (1896) | 41.0°F (2001) | 1.56 in (2019) |
| May 25 | 100.0°F (1953) | 41.0°F (2001) | 1.50 in (2021) |
| May 26 | 104.0°F (1896) | 41.0°F (1950) | 1.45 in (1976) |
| May 27 | 105.1°F (1953) | 35.1°F (1950) | 1.24 in (1964) |
| May 28 | 105.1°F (1974) | 41.0°F (1992) | 3.32 in (2015) |
| May 29 | 102.0°F (1974) | 41.0°F (1992) | 1.76 in (2005) |
| May 30 | 100.9°F (1896) | 39.9°F (2010) | 1.73 in (1979) |
| May 31 | 100.0°F (1984) | 39.9°F (1903) | 2.07 in (2021) |