May weather in West Memphis, AR
The average temperature in West Memphis in May is 70.8°F (61.2°F–80.4°F). Average precipitation: 5.94 inches.
May is a spring month in West Memphis, and is warmer than the annual average of 61.8°F. Daily temperatures swing about 19.2°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 11 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 13h 51m. For travel, May is a wet month.
Avg High
80.4°F
Avg Low
61.2°F
Precipitation
5.94 in
Daylight
13h 51m
May records in West Memphis
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 90.0°F (1987) | 37.9°F (1963) | 5.50 in (2010) |
| May 2 | 89.1°F (1987) | 37.0°F (1989) | 5.67 in (2011) |
| May 3 | 88.0°F (2024) | 39.9°F (1970) | 2.50 in (1984) |
| May 4 | 89.1°F (1987) | 35.1°F (2013) | 1.97 in (2006) |
| May 5 | 88.0°F (1977) | 39.0°F (1990) | 1.40 in (1999) |
| May 6 | 99.0°F (1994) | 43.0°F (1970) | 2.04 in (1996) |
| May 7 | 91.0°F (1977) | 42.1°F (1970) | 3.30 in (1978) |
| May 8 | 90.0°F (1977) | 42.1°F (1992) | 0.82 in (2008) |
| May 9 | 91.0°F (1986) | 39.9°F (1980) | 1.86 in (2024) |
| May 10 | 91.0°F (2023) | 41.0°F (1966) | 1.93 in (1981) |
| May 11 | 89.1°F (2018) | 43.0°F (1998) | 1.18 in (1971) |
| May 12 | 90.0°F (1963) | 45.0°F (1989) | 1.30 in (2025) |
| May 13 | 93.9°F (2022) | 43.0°F (1997) | 2.05 in (1991) |
| May 14 | 93.9°F (2022) | 45.0°F (1971) | 1.82 in (2003) |
| May 15 | 93.9°F (2022) | 45.0°F (1981) | 2.47 in (1974) |
| May 16 | 91.9°F (1977) | 44.1°F (1967) | 1.86 in (2015) |
| May 17 | 108.0°F (2003) | 34.0°F (1998) | 4.34 in (2003) |
| May 18 | 91.0°F (1964) | 45.0°F (2002) | 1.56 in (2015) |
| May 19 | 91.9°F (1964) | 46.0°F (2002) | 2.27 in (1990) |
| May 20 | 93.9°F (1964) | 42.1°F (1970) | 1.48 in (1984) |
| May 21 | 93.0°F (1964) | 42.1°F (1981) | 2.41 in (2012) |
| May 22 | 93.0°F (1969) | 45.0°F (2015) | 2.80 in (2022) |
| May 23 | 96.1°F (1977) | 41.0°F (1963) | 1.40 in (1984) |
| May 24 | 100.9°F (1977) | 45.0°F (2015) | 1.75 in (2025) |
| May 25 | 93.9°F (1964) | 46.0°F (1997) | 2.17 in (1982) |
| May 26 | 93.9°F (1978) | 52.0°F (1988) | 3.60 in (1963) |
| May 27 | 96.1°F (1964) | 51.1°F (1998) | 1.90 in (1973) |
| May 28 | 91.9°F (2006) | 50.0°F (1971) | 2.00 in (2008) |
| May 29 | 95.0°F (1977) | 48.0°F (1971) | 1.00 in (1992) |
| May 30 | 100.0°F (1977) | 39.0°F (1995) | 2.45 in (2010) |
| May 31 | 106.0°F (1977) | 46.0°F (1984) | 1.93 in (1981) |