May weather in Clayton, NC
The average temperature in Clayton in May is 67.7°F (56.2°F–79.2°F). Average precipitation: 4.06 inches.
May is a spring month in Clayton, and is warmer than the annual average of 59.9°F. Daily temperatures swing about 23°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 10 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 13h 53m. For travel, May is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
79.2°F
Avg Low
56.2°F
Precipitation
4.06 in
Daylight
13h 53m
May records in Clayton
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 91.0°F (1986) | 39.0°F (1969) | 1.85 in (2020) |
| May 2 | 91.0°F (1990) | 36.0°F (1963) | 1.08 in (1966) |
| May 3 | 93.9°F (1959) | 39.9°F (1963) | 2.00 in (2004) |
| May 4 | 91.0°F (2012) | 39.9°F (1971) | 1.20 in (2016) |
| May 5 | 90.0°F (2022) | 37.9°F (1957) | 1.07 in (2017) |
| May 6 | 91.0°F (1977) | 37.9°F (1973) | 1.75 in (1958) |
| May 7 | 91.9°F (1986) | 39.0°F (1970) | 1.42 in (1996) |
| May 8 | 90.0°F (1969) | 42.1°F (2017) | 1.90 in (1960) |
| May 9 | 91.9°F (1963) | 34.0°F (1956) | 1.74 in (1969) |
| May 10 | 93.9°F (1963) | 33.1°F (1977) | 1.46 in (1979) |
| May 11 | 91.9°F (1963) | 35.1°F (1966) | 1.63 in (1961) |
| May 12 | 89.1°F (1964) | 39.9°F (1969) | 1.01 in (1965) |
| May 13 | 91.9°F (1956) | 43.0°F (2009) | 1.18 in (1987) |
| May 14 | 93.0°F (1956) | 39.9°F (2013) | 2.12 in (1979) |
| May 15 | 93.9°F (1962) | 39.9°F (2013) | 2.00 in (2024) |
| May 16 | 93.0°F (2000) | 39.9°F (2019) | 3.92 in (2014) |
| May 17 | 93.0°F (1991) | 37.0°F (2014) | 1.65 in (2023) |
| May 18 | 96.1°F (1991) | 39.9°F (1973) | 2.40 in (2010) |
| May 19 | 96.1°F (1962) | 36.0°F (2014) | 1.34 in (1979) |
| May 20 | 96.1°F (1996) | 41.0°F (2002) | 5.20 in (1983) |
| May 21 | 95.0°F (2022) | 45.0°F (2002) | 1.70 in (2020) |
| May 22 | 95.0°F (2022) | 42.1°F (2002) | 1.10 in (1966) |
| May 23 | 95.0°F (2022) | 44.1°F (2002) | 1.00 in (2003) |
| May 24 | 93.9°F (1962) | 44.1°F (2002) | 3.97 in (1958) |
| May 25 | 93.9°F (1962) | 42.1°F (2013) | 1.15 in (2017) |
| May 26 | 93.9°F (1962) | 42.1°F (2013) | 0.82 in (1970) |
| May 27 | 93.9°F (1975) | 41.0°F (1979) | 3.01 in (1982) |
| May 28 | 93.9°F (1967) | 39.9°F (1961) | 1.53 in (1977) |
| May 29 | 95.0°F (2019) | 48.9°F (1999) | 1.50 in (1973) |
| May 30 | 95.0°F (1988) | 48.9°F (1999) | 1.94 in (1984) |
| May 31 | 96.1°F (1988) | 45.0°F (1984) | 0.89 in (2012) |