Weather in Durham in May
In an average May, Durham sees a daily high around 78°F and a low around 59°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 78°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 69°F to 87°F |
| Average low | 59°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 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
98°F
2026-05-19
Lowest
51°F
1992-05-07
Low
Highest
75°F
2011-05-26
Lowest
39°F
2020-05-10
Feels-like
Highest
124°F
2026-05-21
Lowest
31°F
2020-05-10
Humidity
Highest
21.8 g/m³
1991-05-28
Lowest
3.9 g/m³
1986-05-03
Wind
Highest
19 mph
2020-05-08
Lowest
4 mph
2010-05-21
Gust
Highest
59 mph
1989-05-06
Lowest
9 mph
2021-05-31
Precip
Wettest
6.85 in
1984
Driest
1.18 in
2019
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