May weather in Northwest, NC
The average temperature in Northwest in May is 69.9°F (58.0°F–81.8°F). Average precipitation: inches.
May is a spring month in Northwest, and is warmer than the annual average of 62.7°F. Daily temperatures swing about 23.8°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Daylight averages about 13h 47m. For travel, May is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
81.8°F
Avg Low
58.0°F
Precipitation
in
Daylight
13h 47m
May records in Northwest
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1 | 88.0°F (2019) | 41.0°F (2006) | 1.10 in (2014) |
| May 2 | 87.1°F (2010) | 43.0°F (2006) | 1.53 in (2023) |
| May 3 | 91.0°F (2010) | 41.0°F (2008) | 0.07 in (2009) |
| May 4 | 90.0°F (2010) | 43.0°F (2023) | 0.68 in (2025) |
| May 5 | 88.0°F (2009) | 41.0°F (2011) | 0.97 in (2017) |
| May 6 | 91.9°F (2012) | 42.1°F (2011) | 1.60 in (2024) |
| May 7 | 91.9°F (2010) | 42.1°F (2021) | 0.50 in (2011) |
| May 8 | 93.0°F (2014) | 42.1°F (2020) | 1.72 in (2009) |
| May 9 | 95.0°F (2010) | 44.1°F (2022) | 0.51 in (2024) |
| May 10 | 91.9°F (2009) | 39.9°F (2020) | 1.36 in (2015) |
| May 11 | 89.1°F (2014) | 45.0°F (2006) | 1.30 in (2025) |
| May 12 | 91.9°F (2018) | 39.9°F (2020) | 1.20 in (2008) |
| May 13 | 95.0°F (2018) | 39.0°F (2020) | 0.50 in (2021) |
| May 14 | 93.9°F (2018) | 39.9°F (2013) | 0.32 in (2011) |
| May 15 | 91.9°F (2010) | 45.0°F (2019) | 0.50 in (2024) |
| May 16 | 93.0°F (2010) | 46.9°F (2019) | 2.73 in (2014) |
| May 17 | 91.9°F (2010) | 45.0°F (2006) | 0.98 in (2009) |
| May 18 | 93.0°F (2017) | 46.0°F (2006) | 3.25 in (2012) |
| May 19 | 95.0°F (2019) | 48.0°F (2007) | 0.72 in (2018) |
| May 20 | 96.1°F (2022) | 46.9°F (2007) | 1.62 in (2018) |
| May 21 | 97.0°F (2022) | 46.9°F (2007) | 2.50 in (2020) |
| May 22 | 93.0°F (2019) | 46.9°F (2007) | 1.63 in (2023) |
| May 23 | 93.0°F (2021) | 48.9°F (2015) | 0.41 in (2020) |
| May 24 | 95.0°F (2021) | 46.9°F (2006) | 1.45 in (2010) |
| May 25 | 98.1°F (2019) | 43.0°F (2013) | 0.66 in (2018) |
| May 26 | 98.1°F (2011) | 50.0°F (2008) | 0.28 in (2009) |
| May 27 | 98.1°F (2019) | 46.9°F (2013) | 1.60 in (2006) |
| May 28 | 97.0°F (2019) | 51.1°F (2007) | 0.36 in (2022) |
| May 29 | 102.0°F (2019) | 55.0°F (2007) | 0.98 in (2020) |
| May 30 | 100.0°F (2019) | 48.9°F (2021) | 2.05 in (2012) |
| May 31 | 97.0°F (2011) | 53.1°F (2021) | 3.20 in (2012) |