Despite the recent hot spell, temperatures for the month of May in Washington are overall below the record high.

The hottest average temperature for May in Washington was 70.3 degrees in 1977. This year the average temperature has been observed at 67.8 degrees. Although, the normal average temperature is 60.7 degrees. Temperatures are expected to cool off over the weekend with highs in the low-80’s and a chance for rain Saturday. Listen to KCII for weather updates.