May weather in Starkville, MS
The average temperature in Starkville in May is 71.8°F (61.0°F–82.5°F). Average precipitation: 4.23 inches.
May is a spring month in Starkville, and is warmer than the annual average of 63.6°F. Daily temperatures swing about 21.5°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 10 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 13h 44m. For travel, May is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
82.5°F
Avg Low
61.0°F
Precipitation
4.23 in
Daylight
13h 44m
May records in Starkville
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 93.0°F (1901) | 39.0°F (1908) | 1.73 in (1896) |
| May 2 | 95.0°F (1983) | 37.9°F (1909) | 2.71 in (1964) |
| May 3 | 91.0°F (1901) | 30.9°F (2004) | 2.47 in (1954) |
| May 4 | 90.0°F (1901) | 39.0°F (2013) | 1.78 in (1953) |
| May 5 | 93.0°F (1943) | 39.9°F (1957) | 3.08 in (1908) |
| May 6 | 93.0°F (1952) | 43.0°F (1945) | 1.80 in (1935) |
| May 7 | 93.0°F (1952) | 37.9°F (1944) | 4.53 in (1915) |
| May 8 | 91.9°F (1952) | 42.1°F (1917) | 1.83 in (1978) |
| May 9 | 91.0°F (1977) | 42.1°F (1917) | 2.63 in (1930) |
| May 10 | 93.0°F (2024) | 41.0°F (1906) | 1.50 in (1926) |
| May 11 | 91.9°F (1916) | 34.0°F (1923) | 2.20 in (1903) |
| May 12 | 91.9°F (1910) | 39.9°F (1924) | 1.97 in (1918) |
| May 13 | 93.0°F (1962) | 42.1°F (1960) | 3.52 in (1971) |
| May 14 | 96.1°F (1915) | 43.0°F (1910) | 2.32 in (1907) |
| May 15 | 96.1°F (2018) | 42.1°F (1917) | 2.06 in (2003) |
| May 16 | 97.0°F (2018) | 44.1°F (1907) | 4.15 in (1983) |
| May 17 | 93.0°F (1911) | 45.0°F (1910) | 2.04 in (1930) |
| May 18 | 93.0°F (1951) | 46.0°F (1910) | 2.86 in (2002) |
| May 19 | 93.0°F (1951) | 44.1°F (2007) | 4.09 in (1983) |
| May 20 | 93.9°F (1941) | 44.1°F (1894) | 2.01 in (1959) |
| May 21 | 95.0°F (1933) | 42.1°F (1954) | 2.65 in (1916) |
| May 22 | 97.0°F (1902) | 43.0°F (2002) | 2.80 in (1928) |
| May 23 | 98.1°F (1915) | 46.9°F (2002) | 1.96 in (1899) |
| May 24 | 95.0°F (1901) | 44.1°F (1993) | 2.40 in (2009) |
| May 25 | 96.1°F (1896) | 46.0°F (1925) | 1.55 in (1993) |
| May 26 | 98.1°F (1917) | 45.0°F (1925) | 2.95 in (1907) |
| May 27 | 98.1°F (1927) | 41.0°F (1961) | 2.54 in (1924) |
| May 28 | 99.0°F (1911) | 44.1°F (1961) | 1.81 in (1997) |
| May 29 | 100.0°F (1911) | 50.0°F (1971) | 1.52 in (2005) |
| May 30 | 98.1°F (1911) | 43.0°F (1984) | 2.41 in (1903) |
| May 31 | 99.0°F (1977) | 43.0°F (1984) | 1.87 in (1951) |