May weather in Morehead City, NC
The average temperature in Morehead City in May is 69.2°F (61.7°F–76.7°F). Average precipitation: 4.40 inches.
May is a spring month in Morehead City, and is warmer than the annual average of 63.2°F. Daily temperatures swing about 15°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 8 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 13h 49m. For travel, May is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
76.7°F
Avg Low
61.7°F
Precipitation
4.40 in
Daylight
13h 49m
May records in Morehead City
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 86.0°F (1990) | 37.0°F (1997) | 2.19 in (1998) |
| May 2 | 82.9°F (1986) | 39.9°F (1963) | 2.20 in (2003) |
| May 3 | 87.1°F (1959) | 42.1°F (1978) | 1.18 in (2004) |
| May 4 | 84.9°F (1991) | 41.0°F (1971) | 2.90 in (1994) |
| May 5 | 84.0°F (1991) | 44.1°F (1976) | 1.62 in (1998) |
| May 6 | 84.0°F (2014) | 41.0°F (1997) | 5.52 in (2005) |
| May 7 | 86.0°F (1955) | 41.0°F (1970) | 1.16 in (1984) |
| May 8 | 82.0°F (1952) | 37.0°F (1968) | 1.82 in (1981) |
| May 9 | 82.0°F (1952) | 44.1°F (1987) | 1.28 in (1973) |
| May 10 | 91.0°F (1964) | 42.1°F (1977) | 4.05 in (1981) |
| May 11 | 88.0°F (1964) | 35.1°F (1997) | 2.23 in (2015) |
| May 12 | 84.9°F (1948) | 43.0°F (1969) | 1.75 in (1996) |
| May 13 | 88.0°F (1964) | 46.9°F (2020) | 2.68 in (1985) |
| May 14 | 91.9°F (1956) | 45.0°F (1998) | 3.55 in (1954) |
| May 15 | 91.0°F (1962) | 44.1°F (1998) | 0.89 in (1950) |
| May 16 | 89.1°F (1995) | 48.0°F (1997) | 1.75 in (1971) |
| May 17 | 84.9°F (1991) | 41.0°F (1984) | 1.80 in (2022) |
| May 18 | 93.0°F (1960) | 46.0°F (1973) | 2.80 in (2020) |
| May 19 | 89.1°F (1965) | 44.1°F (1976) | 3.50 in (2003) |
| May 20 | 89.1°F (1971) | 39.9°F (1968) | 3.50 in (2020) |
| May 21 | 88.0°F (1998) | 43.0°F (2002) | 1.91 in (2016) |
| May 22 | 88.0°F (2014) | 46.9°F (1981) | 1.75 in (2020) |
| May 23 | 89.1°F (1965) | 46.0°F (1993) | 3.90 in (2003) |
| May 24 | 87.1°F (1992) | 39.9°F (1997) | 1.67 in (1977) |
| May 25 | 91.0°F (1975) | 48.9°F (1967) | 1.60 in (1982) |
| May 26 | 96.1°F (1953) | 50.0°F (1976) | 2.17 in (1974) |
| May 27 | 88.0°F (1953) | 43.0°F (1969) | 2.50 in (1968) |
| May 28 | 93.9°F (2019) | 45.0°F (1961) | 2.50 in (1988) |
| May 29 | 91.9°F (1991) | 45.0°F (1961) | 3.20 in (1976) |
| May 30 | 96.1°F (1988) | 41.0°F (2021) | 2.83 in (1992) |
| May 31 | 97.0°F (2011) | 46.0°F (1996) | 3.78 in (1984) |