Midland, TX weather in May
Expect hot, mostly dry weather in Midland in May, with highs near 89°F and lows near 62°F. Rain falls on about 5 days.
- Normal high
- 89°F
- Normal low
- 62°F
- Wet days
- 5
- 1.6 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How May changes from start to finish
| May 1 | May 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 84°F | 93°F |
| Normal low | 57°F | 67°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 12% | 17% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:02 am / 8:28 pm | 6:43 am / 8:48 pm |
| Daylight | 13.4 h | 14.1 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical May day
- 6 am63°Fdew point 52°F
- 9 am72°Fdew point 52°F
- Noon81°Fdew point 48°F
- 3 pm86°Fdew point 44°F
- 6 pm84°Fdew point 44°F
- 9 pm75°Fdew point 48°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Midland Odessa (8 mi away); average wind 13 mph; clear or few clouds in 77% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 17%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F5 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more15 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow5 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in3 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per May, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in May
Normal precipitation is 1.6 in; a dry May brings about 0.1 in and a wet one about 2.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How May varies from year to year
- Warmest May, 1991-20202018: average high 96°F
- Coolest May2007: average high 78°F
- Wettest May1992: 7.6 in
- Driest May1998: 0.02 in
- Highest reading108°F (May 24, 2000)
- Lowest reading32°F (May 3, 2013)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
May compared with April and June
| April | May | June | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 81°F | 89°F | 95°F |
| Normal low | 52°F | 62°F | 70°F |
| Wet days | 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Comfortable days | 11 | 5 | 0 |
| Daylight | 13.0 h | 13.8 h | 14.2 h |
Highs change by +8°F from April and +6°F into June.
Nearby alternatives in May
- Warmer: Terlingua, TX206 mi · high 98°F · 3 wet days
- Cooler: Amarillo, TX223 mi · high 81°F · 7 wet days
How Midland ranks in May
- Normal high22nd warmest of 378 cities; 7th of 38 in Texas
- Wet days84th driest of 378
- Comfortable days254th most of 339
What to pack for Midland in May
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 89°F
- Layers – afternoons near 89°F but nights near 62°F
Heating and cooling
May has 14 heating degree days and 335 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 7% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Midland in May?
The normal high is 89°F and the normal low is 62°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest May reading was 108°F (May 24, 2000).
Does it rain a lot in Midland in May?
About 5 days in May have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.6 in. The wettest May in 1991-2020 was in 1992 (7.6 in); the driest was in 1998 (0.02 in).
Is May a good time to visit Midland?
May ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Midland (52 out of 100). It has about 5 comfortable days and about 15 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are March and November.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Midland Odessa (USW00023023), 7.5 mi WSW of the city center, 2,868 ft (88 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Midland International Airport (722650-23023), 8.4 mi WSW of the city center, 2,862 ft (82 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.