Memorial Day Climatology - Gaylord

Here is a look at some Memorial Day weather statistics for Gaylord*, with data going back to 1951. Memorial Day was originally observed each year on May 30th, until federal law moved the holiday to the last Monday of May beginning in 1971. As can be seen in the data below, there has been a wide spectrum of temperatures and rainfall on Memorial Day in Gaylord, but highs have generally been in the 60s/70s and lows in the 40s. It is also not uncommon for Gaylord to see some rain on Memorial Day.

Gaylord Memorial Day Climate Extremes (1951-2023):
Warmest High Temperature: 91 degrees (2006)
Coldest High Temperature: 50 degrees (1992)
Coldest Low Temperature: 27 degrees (1992)
Warmest Low Temperature: 63 degrees (2012, 2006)
Most Precipitation: 1.03 inches (1956)

Gaylord Memorial Day Climate Averages (1951-2023):
Average High Temperature: 72 degrees
Average Low Temperature: 46 degrees
Average Precipitation: 0.13 inches

Below are graphs showing the frequency distribution of Memorial Day high/low temperatures and precipitation for Gaylord. Click here for a full listing of Gaylord's Memorial Day climate records.

*Data for Gaylord is derived from a composite of observations taken at both Gaylord-Otsego County Airport and the Gaylord cooperative observing station. This data is for informational purposes only and does not meet climatological standards. This data set may include periods with missing data and data that has been recorded from different observing locations over time.