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Durham weather in May

Weather in Durham: May

Average day temperature: 75.5°F
Average night temperature: 60.3°F
Number of sunny days: 11 days
Day length: 13.7 - 14.4 hours
Number of rainy days: 3 days
Precipitation totals: 1.3 in.

Air temperature in May, °F

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2026
2025
2024

The highest day temperature during May of 2026 was 95°F. At the same time the lowest night temperature was 40°F. Daily and nightly averages during May were 78.1°F and 59.0°F.

Sunny, partly cloudy and cloudy days

Number of sunny, partly cloudy and cloudy days in May is almost equal.

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: 7.6.

Best time for vacation in Durham

Sunniest months:
October 16 days
November 16 days
December 15 days
Warmest months:
July 88.8 °F
August 85.7 °F
June 85.7 °F
Coldest months:
January 47.2 °F
December 50.9 °F
February 51.7 °F
Rainiest months:
July 4 days
August 3 days
September 3 days
Windiest months:
March 7.4 mph
April 7.4 mph
February 7.0 mph

Durham on a weather map

Durham
+72°F
S 4 mph
Feels like: +77°F
Precip.: 41%
Places in USA:
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24 Hours Forecast
Durham
Local time: 02:55
June 29, monday
0300
72°F
S
4 mph
0600
70°F
S
5 mph
0900
75°F
SW
8 mph
1200
90°F
SW
8 mph
1500
86°F
SW
6 mph
1800
82°F
SW
6 mph
2100
77°F
W
6 mph
June 30, tuesday
0000
72°F
W
5 mph
Units of measurement: °C / °F