According to data from the National Centers for Environmental Information, Texas has seen a significant rise in temperatures over the years, with the hottest Mays on record occurring in recent decades. The average temperature in Texas has climbed each decade since 1880 by about 0.14 degrees Fahrenheit, or roughly 2 degrees Fahrenheit total.
Hottest Mays in Texas
The top 10 hottest Mays in Texas since 1895 are ranked below, along with their average state temperature, state-wide highs and lows for the month, and total precipitation.
- May 1996: 78.5°F average temperature, 91°F high, 66°F low, 1.34 inches precipitation
- May 2022: 78°F average temperature, 91.3°F high, 64.6°F low, 2.32 inches precipitation
- May 2018: 78°F average temperature, 90.9°F high, 65.1°F low, 2.08 inches precipitation
- May 1896: 77.4°F average temperature, 89.6°F high, 65.1°F low, 0.74 inches precipitation
- May 1998: 77.2°F average temperature, 91.2°F high, 63.2°F low, 0.7 inches precipitation
- May 2024: 76.9°F average temperature, 88.6°F high, 65.2°F low, 4.72 inches precipitation
- May 2000: 76.9°F average temperature, 89.2°F high, 64.6°F low, 3.13 inches precipitation
- May 1927: 76.9°F average temperature, 89.9°F high, 63.8°F low, 1.43 inches precipitation
- May 1956: 76°F average temperature, 88.9°F high, 63.1°F low, 2.51 inches precipitation
- May 2003: 75.8°F average temperature, 88.2°F high, 63.3°F low, 1.5 inches precipitation
These rising temperatures are driven by climate change, which is causing more record heat and extreme weather events. As the Earth’s temperature continues to rise, it is essential to monitor and address the impacts of climate change on our environment and communities.
Original reporting: El Paso News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
