Weather in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States in May
In an average May, Charlotte sees a daily high around 80°F and a low around 57°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 80°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 70°F to 88°F |
| Average low | 57°F |
| Typical low range | 47°F to 65°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
97°F
2011-05-31
Lowest
47°F
1992-05-07
Low
Highest
72°F
1991-05-30
Lowest
36°F
1989-05-08
Feels-like
Highest
123°F
2011-05-31
Lowest
30°F
1989-05-08
Humidity
Highest
20.9 g/m³
1991-05-27
Lowest
5.2 g/m³
1981-05-03
Wind
Highest
16 mph
1984-05-04
Lowest
3 mph
2014-05-30
Precip
Wettest
8.34 in
2020
Driest
0.83 in
2015
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