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Durham weather in May

Weather in Durham: May

Average day temperature: 75.0°F
Average night temperature: 60.5°F
Number of sunny days: 9 days
Day length: 13.7 - 14.4 hours
Number of rainy days: 3 days
Precipitation totals: 1.3 in.

Air temperature in May, °F

Show year:
2025
2024
2023

The highest day temperature during May of 2025 was 91°F. At the same time the lowest night temperature was 53°F. Daily and nightly averages during May were 76.1°F and 64.2°F.

Sunny, partly cloudy and cloudy days

Mostly all days in May are cloudy but sunny and partly cloudy days are also possible.

Precipitation total in May, in.

Precipitation total value in Durham in May is 1.3 in. Other months of the year show relatively similar values.

Wind speed in May, mph

The average wind speed value in May is 6.6 mph

Average sunny hours

This chart shows average number of hours during the day when sunlight can reach the ground. It depends on day length and cloudiness during the day. The average number of sunny hours in May is: 6.9.

Best time for vacation in Durham

Sunniest months:
November 16 days
October 16 days
December 15 days
Warmest months:
July 88.8 °F
August 85.7 °F
June 84.9 °F
Coldest months:
January 47.2 °F
December 50.9 °F
February 51.7 °F
Rainiest months:
July 4 days
September 3 days
August 3 days
Windiest months:
April 7.5 mph
March 7.3 mph
February 7.0 mph

Durham on a weather map

Durham
+57°F
E 4 mph
Feels like: +57°F
Precip.: 88%
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24 Hours Forecast
Durham
Local time: 17:59
February 26, thursday
1800
57°F
E
4 mph
2100
54°F
E
3 mph
February 27, friday
0000
54°F
S
5 mph
0300
50°F
SW
4 mph
0600
48°F
SW
5 mph
0900
48°F
SW
7 mph
1200
50°F
SW
7 mph
1500
52°F
SW
6 mph
Units of measurement: °C / °F