Weather in Fayetteville in May
In an average May, Fayetteville sees a daily high around 81°F and a low around 61°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 81°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 72°F to 90°F |
| Average low | 61°F |
| Typical low range | 50°F to 70°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
99°F
1991-05-31
Lowest
52°F
1992-05-07
Low
Highest
76°F
2019-05-31
Lowest
37°F
1989-05-08
Feels-like
Highest
131°F
2019-05-26
Lowest
30°F
1989-05-08
Humidity
Highest
21.8 g/m³
2018-05-30
Lowest
3.7 g/m³
1986-05-04
Wind
Highest
22 mph
1999-05-01
Lowest
4 mph
1982-05-25
Gust
Highest
56 mph
1997-05-03
Lowest
9 mph
1988-05-21
Precip
Wettest
6.64 in
2025
Driest
1.05 in
2019
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