Weather in Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States in May
In an average May, Fayetteville sees a daily high around 80°F and a low around 58°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 80°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 71°F to 88°F |
| Average low | 58°F |
| Typical low range | 49°F to 67°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
2022-05-20
Lowest
54°F
1992-05-07
Low
Highest
74°F
2019-05-26
Lowest
37°F
1989-05-08
Feels-like
Highest
126°F
2011-05-31
Lowest
29°F
1989-05-08
Humidity
Highest
21.6 g/m³
2018-05-29
Lowest
5.1 g/m³
1986-05-03
Wind
Highest
29 mph
1992-05-07
Lowest
5 mph
2024-05-25
Precip
Wettest
6.94 in
2003
Driest
1.61 in
2007
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