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Weather on May 24

Raleigh, NC

55 Years of Data

Avg High
81°F
Avg Low
60°F
Warmest
2011
81°F avg
Coldest
1990
60°F avg

About This Date

May 24th in Raleigh, NC typically brings warm spring weather, with average highs around 81°F and lows near 60°F. Over 56 years of records, the warmest May 24th was in 2011 (81°F average), while the coldest was 1990 (60°F) — a 21°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 30% of May 24th dates historically, with the wettest May 24th recording 3.86" of rain. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Planning for May 24th in Raleigh, NC? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Cooling Trend
0.3°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202662°57°60°0.03"
202574°49°61°
202489°67°78°
202376°53°64°
202273°62°68°3.86"
202191°65°78°
202082°64°73°
201992°70°81°
201885°65°75°
201774°60°67°2.67"
201682°54°68°
201575°53°64°
201481°55°68°
201374°63°68°
201285°65°75°1.04"
2011warmest93°69°81°
201075°64°70°0.38"
200981°63°72°
200876°54°65°
200780°53°67°
200678°45°61°
200582°57°70°
200488°69°78°
200373°59°66°0.05"
200287°54°70°
200178°59°69°
200087°67°77°
199980°51°66°
199873°58°65°
199784°53°69°
199686°62°74°0.05"
199583°57°70°
199485°58°71°
199380°55°68°
199288°53°70°
199183°59°71°
1990coldest72°48°60°
198981°56°68°
198889°63°76°0.3"
198786°65°75°
198681°60°70°0.03"
198580°58°69°1.3"
198480°75°78°1.24"
198385°61°73°
198285°65°75°1.75"
198189°51°70°
198083°67°75°0.13"
197983°66°74°1.73"
197884°70°77°0.1"
197775°62°69°1.63"
197671°58°64°
197590°62°76°
197485°57°71°
197383°58°70°0.51"
197272°57°64°
197180°57°69°
56 years of data from RALEIGH 4 SW

Raleigh, NC Temperature Range by Month

Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.

20°40°60°80°100°JFMAMJJASOND
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Raleigh, NC Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.

0"7.3"14.6"JFMAMJJASOND2.9"0"
Rain (in) Snow (in)

Raleigh, NC Daily Temperature Calendar

Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.

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Best Time to Visit Raleigh, NC

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Pleasant (65-82°F, ≤2.5" rain) Mild Less ideal

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