May weather in Elizabeth City, NC
The average temperature in Elizabeth City in May is 68.9°F (58.9°F–78.9°F). Average precipitation: 4.07 inches.
May is a spring month in Elizabeth City, and is warmer than the annual average of 62.3°F. Daily temperatures swing about 20°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 11 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 13h 56m. For travel, May is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
78.9°F
Avg Low
58.9°F
Precipitation
4.07 in
Daylight
13h 56m
May records in Elizabeth City
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 93.9°F (1942) | 37.0°F (1922) | 1.15 in (1932) |
| May 2 | 93.9°F (1942) | 33.1°F (2022) | 1.80 in (1934) |
| May 3 | 91.9°F (1913) | 21.9°F (2006) | 3.45 in (2004) |
| May 4 | 91.9°F (1938) | 35.1°F (1920) | 1.95 in (1994) |
| May 5 | 91.9°F (1938) | 36.0°F (1966) | 2.00 in (2017) |
| May 6 | 95.0°F (1950) | 30.0°F (1920) | 3.10 in (2005) |
| May 7 | 93.9°F (1986) | 33.1°F (1997) | 2.00 in (1924) |
| May 8 | 91.9°F (1930) | 37.0°F (1968) | 1.55 in (1965) |
| May 9 | 91.9°F (1936) | 34.0°F (1956) | 1.40 in (1929) |
| May 10 | 91.9°F (1963) | 30.0°F (2016) | 2.00 in (1919) |
| May 11 | 95.0°F (1963) | 33.1°F (1966) | 1.66 in (1961) |
| May 12 | 90.0°F (1956) | 37.9°F (1913) | 2.25 in (1912) |
| May 13 | 95.0°F (2000) | 37.9°F (1963) | 1.40 in (1971) |
| May 14 | 95.0°F (1933) | 39.9°F (1917) | 3.00 in (1918) |
| May 15 | 93.0°F (1944) | 33.1°F (2019) | 1.00 in (1918) |
| May 16 | 93.9°F (1941) | 21.9°F (2006) | 2.25 in (1921) |
| May 17 | 95.0°F (1941) | 32.0°F (1920) | 1.80 in (1929) |
| May 18 | 93.0°F (1947) | 39.0°F (1955) | 1.93 in (1945) |
| May 19 | 95.0°F (1927) | 42.1°F (1984) | 1.13 in (2020) |
| May 20 | 98.1°F (1996) | 30.0°F (1982) | 1.72 in (1988) |
| May 21 | 93.9°F (1996) | 39.0°F (2019) | 1.20 in (1929) |
| May 22 | 96.1°F (1941) | 43.0°F (1916) | 1.94 in (1982) |
| May 23 | 100.9°F (1941) | 39.9°F (2002) | 2.50 in (2010) |
| May 24 | 93.9°F (1927) | 41.0°F (1931) | 2.00 in (1913) |
| May 25 | 95.0°F (1933) | 27.0°F (2003) | 1.09 in (1934) |
| May 26 | 96.1°F (1918) | 42.1°F (1956) | 2.67 in (1966) |
| May 27 | 97.0°F (1941) | 27.0°F (2003) | 2.57 in (1965) |
| May 28 | 100.0°F (1941) | 37.0°F (1961) | 3.52 in (2000) |
| May 29 | 99.0°F (1941) | 21.9°F (2006) | 2.87 in (2000) |
| May 30 | 96.1°F (2019) | 42.1°F (1926) | 2.06 in (1984) |
| May 31 | 97.0°F (1991) | 43.0°F (2021) | 1.21 in (1984) |