May weather in Scottsbluff, NE
The average temperature in Scottsbluff in May is 56.1°F (42.5°F–69.7°F). Average precipitation: 2.93 inches. Average snowfall is 1.3 inches.
May is a spring month in Scottsbluff, and is warmer than the annual average of 49.1°F. Daily temperatures swing about 27.2°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 12 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 14h 22m. For travel, May is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
69.7°F
Avg Low
42.5°F
Precipitation
2.93 in
Snow
1.3 in
May records in Scottsbluff
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 87.1°F (2020) | 25.0°F (2005) | 0.88 in (2013) |
| May 2 | 82.9°F (2021) | 19.9°F (2005) | 1.12 in (2022) |
| May 3 | 81.0°F (2015) | 24.1°F (2008) | 0.63 in (2020) |
| May 4 | 82.9°F (2023) | 28.0°F (2013) | 0.87 in (2018) |
| May 5 | 82.9°F (2012) | 27.0°F (2024) | 0.27 in (2023) |
| May 6 | 93.0°F (2004) | 32.0°F (2020) | 0.21 in (2015) |
| May 7 | 87.1°F (2017) | 28.9°F (2010) | 0.63 in (2025) |
| May 8 | 90.0°F (2004) | 24.1°F (2010) | 1.00 in (2014) |
| May 9 | 86.0°F (2011) | 24.1°F (2010) | 1.25 in (2015) |
| May 10 | 88.0°F (2004) | 26.1°F (2002) | 1.85 in (2015) |
| May 11 | 89.1°F (2012) | 28.0°F (2015) | 1.02 in (2014) |
| May 12 | 89.1°F (2025) | 27.0°F (2015) | 1.59 in (2023) |
| May 13 | 91.9°F (2025) | 30.0°F (2014) | 1.02 in (2011) |
| May 14 | 91.0°F (2013) | 30.0°F (2004) | 0.10 in (2018) |
| May 15 | 91.9°F (2013) | 33.1°F (2014) | 0.75 in (2025) |
| May 16 | 84.0°F (2019) | 36.0°F (2006) | 0.86 in (2010) |
| May 17 | 91.0°F (2012) | 30.9°F (2016) | 0.20 in (2016) |
| May 18 | 91.9°F (2013) | 32.0°F (2016) | 0.47 in (2017) |
| May 19 | 90.0°F (2009) | 32.0°F (2017) | 3.26 in (2018) |
| May 20 | 96.1°F (2009) | 28.9°F (2003) | 1.48 in (2018) |
| May 21 | 93.9°F (2005) | 28.9°F (2003) | 1.06 in (2019) |
| May 22 | 88.0°F (2012) | 28.9°F (2022) | 0.51 in (2019) |
| May 23 | 96.1°F (2012) | 32.0°F (2019) | 0.23 in (2025) |
| May 24 | 84.0°F (2005) | 27.0°F (2007) | 0.58 in (2008) |
| May 25 | 82.9°F (2006) | 34.0°F (2002) | 1.21 in (2025) |
| May 26 | 90.0°F (2006) | 37.0°F (2019) | 0.49 in (2025) |
| May 27 | 91.9°F (2018) | 39.9°F (2008) | 0.49 in (2017) |
| May 28 | 96.1°F (2006) | 37.9°F (2005) | 1.55 in (2018) |
| May 29 | 91.0°F (2010) | 41.0°F (2016) | 1.60 in (2019) |
| May 30 | 91.0°F (2014) | 39.9°F (2004) | 0.77 in (2015) |
| May 31 | 84.0°F (2009) | 37.9°F (2004) | 1.30 in (2005) |