May weather in Murphy, NC
The average temperature in Murphy in May is 64.1°F (50.7°F–77.5°F). Average precipitation: 4.75 inches.
May is a spring month in Murphy, and is warmer than the annual average of 56.7°F. Daily temperatures swing about 26.8°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 11 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 13h 51m. For travel, May is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
77.5°F
Avg Low
50.7°F
Precipitation
4.75 in
Daylight
13h 51m
May records in Murphy
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 87.1°F (1970) | 28.0°F (1979) | 2.41 in (1909) |
| May 2 | 90.0°F (2007) | 34.0°F (1980) | 1.40 in (1989) |
| May 3 | 89.1°F (2012) | 30.9°F (1981) | 3.60 in (1876) |
| May 4 | 84.9°F (2018) | 25.0°F (1971) | 1.84 in (2002) |
| May 5 | 87.1°F (1996) | 30.0°F (1971) | 2.82 in (2021) |
| May 6 | 86.0°F (2010) | 28.9°F (1973) | 4.42 in (2003) |
| May 7 | 88.0°F (2012) | 30.9°F (1989) | 2.46 in (2003) |
| May 8 | 88.0°F (2010) | 28.9°F (1989) | 2.75 in (1984) |
| May 9 | 87.1°F (2004) | 28.9°F (1989) | 3.90 in (1876) |
| May 10 | 86.0°F (1986) | 28.0°F (2020) | 1.65 in (1990) |
| May 11 | 87.1°F (2011) | 30.0°F (1980) | 1.16 in (1930) |
| May 12 | 88.0°F (2011) | 34.0°F (1977) | 1.93 in (1968) |
| May 13 | 88.0°F (2005) | 32.0°F (1989) | 2.80 in (2025) |
| May 14 | 87.1°F (2018) | 36.0°F (1969) | 1.58 in (1972) |
| May 15 | 89.1°F (2018) | 37.0°F (2016) | 3.90 in (1976) |
| May 16 | 88.0°F (1970) | 32.0°F (1973) | 2.10 in (1905) |
| May 17 | 88.0°F (1977) | 33.1°F (1997) | 1.03 in (1934) |
| May 18 | 86.0°F (1977) | 33.1°F (1973) | 1.58 in (1980) |
| May 19 | 87.1°F (1996) | 30.0°F (1973) | 2.38 in (1901) |
| May 20 | 88.0°F (2022) | 35.1°F (1976) | 2.95 in (1942) |
| May 21 | 88.0°F (2017) | 35.1°F (2002) | 2.30 in (1901) |
| May 22 | 90.0°F (1970) | 35.1°F (1986) | 3.46 in (2003) |
| May 23 | 90.0°F (1970) | 34.0°F (1993) | 2.00 in (1913) |
| May 24 | 90.0°F (1970) | 37.9°F (1993) | 2.90 in (1987) |
| May 25 | 90.0°F (1970) | 39.0°F (2013) | 2.62 in (1996) |
| May 26 | 90.0°F (2011) | 32.0°F (1979) | 1.45 in (2022) |
| May 27 | 91.0°F (2012) | 37.9°F (1979) | 2.30 in (1981) |
| May 28 | 89.1°F (2012) | 42.1°F (1983) | 3.38 in (1973) |
| May 29 | 89.1°F (1998) | 42.1°F (1988) | 2.00 in (1912) |
| May 30 | 91.0°F (2011) | 37.0°F (1984) | 2.23 in (2004) |
| May 31 | 91.0°F (2011) | 32.0°F (1984) | 2.12 in (1907) |