May weather in Benson, NC
The average temperature in Benson in May is 69.9°F (57.9°F–81.9°F). Average precipitation: 3.83 inches.
May is a spring month in Benson, and is warmer than the annual average of 62.3°F. Daily temperatures swing about 24°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 9 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 13h 52m. For travel, May is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
81.9°F
Avg Low
57.9°F
Precipitation
3.83 in
Daylight
13h 52m
May records in Benson
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 91.9°F (1986) | 37.9°F (1988) | 2.00 in (1976) |
| May 2 | 91.9°F (2007) | 33.1°F (1963) | 1.98 in (1989) |
| May 3 | 91.0°F (2012) | 37.9°F (1978) | 2.25 in (2004) |
| May 4 | 91.9°F (1965) | 37.0°F (1986) | 1.04 in (1994) |
| May 5 | 90.0°F (1965) | 39.9°F (1966) | 0.85 in (2024) |
| May 6 | 91.0°F (1987) | 39.9°F (1966) | 1.38 in (2003) |
| May 7 | 91.0°F (1986) | 39.9°F (1966) | 2.17 in (1996) |
| May 8 | 90.0°F (2004) | 35.1°F (1989) | 1.90 in (2006) |
| May 9 | 93.9°F (1963) | 37.9°F (1976) | 1.20 in (1989) |
| May 10 | 95.0°F (1963) | 36.0°F (1977) | 1.50 in (1995) |
| May 11 | 95.0°F (1963) | 35.1°F (1966) | 2.10 in (2009) |
| May 12 | 93.0°F (2018) | 39.9°F (1977) | 1.50 in (2021) |
| May 13 | 93.0°F (1982) | 39.9°F (2021) | 1.62 in (2011) |
| May 14 | 95.0°F (2000) | 41.0°F (2013) | 2.00 in (2024) |
| May 15 | 93.0°F (2010) | 43.0°F (2021) | 4.00 in (2014) |
| May 16 | 90.0°F (1988) | 43.0°F (1978) | 1.10 in (2010) |
| May 17 | 93.0°F (2019) | 37.9°F (1984) | 1.40 in (2010) |
| May 18 | 99.0°F (2019) | 39.9°F (1973) | 4.90 in (2024) |
| May 19 | 95.0°F (2019) | 44.1°F (1973) | 1.90 in (2013) |
| May 20 | 97.0°F (1964) | 43.0°F (2002) | 1.84 in (1991) |
| May 21 | 93.9°F (1996) | 43.0°F (2002) | 1.25 in (2005) |
| May 22 | 95.0°F (1975) | 42.1°F (1992) | 0.93 in (2000) |
| May 23 | 93.9°F (1970) | 41.0°F (2002) | 1.60 in (1979) |
| May 24 | 95.0°F (1968) | 44.1°F (1993) | 2.00 in (1977) |
| May 25 | 93.9°F (2011) | 44.1°F (1967) | 2.00 in (1977) |
| May 26 | 96.1°F (2019) | 43.0°F (1979) | 1.10 in (2003) |
| May 27 | 93.0°F (1964) | 45.0°F (1988) | 2.18 in (1974) |
| May 28 | 98.1°F (2019) | 45.0°F (1988) | 2.42 in (1981) |
| May 29 | 98.1°F (2019) | 48.0°F (1988) | 1.49 in (1973) |
| May 30 | 99.0°F (2019) | 51.1°F (1984) | 2.20 in (1984) |
| May 31 | 99.0°F (2019) | 46.9°F (1984) | 0.67 in (1982) |