Weather in Chesapeake in May
In an average May, Chesapeake sees a daily high around 75°F and a low around 59°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 75°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 65°F to 85°F |
| Average low | 59°F |
| Typical low range | 50°F to 68°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
96°F
2019-05-29
Lowest
52°F
1992-05-07
Low
Highest
77°F
1991-05-28
Lowest
41°F
2020-05-10
Feels-like
Highest
117°F
1996-05-20
Lowest
34°F
2020-05-09
Humidity
Highest
21.7 g/m³
2018-05-31
Lowest
4.7 g/m³
1986-05-03
Wind
Highest
27 mph
2008-05-12
Lowest
5 mph
2005-05-30
Gust
Highest
53 mph
1989-05-06
Lowest
10 mph
2005-05-30
Precip
Wettest
7.91 in
1984
Driest
1.02 in
1991
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