Weather in Durham, North Carolina, United States in May
In an average May, Durham sees a daily high around 78°F and a low around 56°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 78°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 69°F to 87°F |
| Average low | 56°F |
| Typical low range | 46°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
98°F
2026-05-19
Lowest
48°F
1992-05-07
Low
Highest
73°F
1991-05-28
Lowest
34°F
1989-05-08
Feels-like
Highest
126°F
2011-05-31
Lowest
27°F
1989-05-08
Humidity
Highest
21.2 g/m³
1991-05-28
Lowest
5.1 g/m³
1986-05-03
Wind
Highest
15 mph
1997-05-03
Lowest
3 mph
2007-05-12
Precip
Wettest
6.94 in
1984
Driest
1.45 in
2007
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