Weather on May 20
Wilmington, NC
55 Years of Data
Avg High
81°F
Avg Low
62°F
Warmest
2022
85°F avg
Coldest
2002
57°F avg
About This Date
May 20th in Wilmington, NC typically brings warm spring weather, with average highs around 81°F and lows near 62°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 20th was in 2022 (85°F average), while the coldest was 2002 (57°F) — a 28°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 31% of May 20th dates historically, with the wettest May 20th recording 9.5" 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 20th in Wilmington, NC? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Warming Trend
0.4°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 80° | 67° | 73° | — | — |
| 2024 | 77° | 59° | 68° | — | — |
| 2023 | 82° | 66° | 74° | — | — |
| 2022warmest | 95° | 76° | 85° | — | — |
| 2021 | 84° | 54° | 69° | — | — |
| 2020 | 76° | 63° | 69° | 2.21" | — |
| 2019 | 89° | 67° | 78° | — | — |
| 2018 | 81° | 71° | 76° | 0.03" | — |
| 2017 | 91° | 70° | 80° | — | — |
| 2016 | 72° | 58° | 65° | 0.38" | — |
| 2015 | 90° | 69° | 79° | — | — |
| 2014 | 79° | 50° | 64° | — | — |
| 2013 | 80° | 69° | 75° | 0.38" | — |
| 2012 | 76° | 52° | 64° | — | — |
| 2011 | 80° | 64° | 72° | — | — |
| 2010 | 78° | 62° | 70° | — | — |
| 2009 | 77° | 52° | 64° | 0.03" | — |
| 2008 | 87° | 64° | 76° | 0.69" | — |
| 2007 | 83° | 56° | 69° | — | — |
| 2006 | 84° | 61° | 72° | 0.76" | — |
| 2005 | 79° | 57° | 68° | 1.78" | — |
| 2004 | 85° | 70° | 77° | 0.41" | — |
| 2003 | 79° | 55° | 67° | — | — |
| 2002coldest | 68° | 46° | 57° | — | — |
| 2001 | 89° | 70° | 79° | — | — |
| 2000 | 94° | 70° | 82° | — | — |
| 1999 | 82° | 61° | 71° | — | — |
| 1998 | 93° | 65° | 79° | — | — |
| 1997 | 88° | 69° | 78° | 0.71" | — |
| 1996 | 93° | 71° | 82° | — | — |
| 1995 | 77° | 56° | 66° | — | — |
| 1994 | 68° | 48° | 58° | — | — |
| 1993 | 78° | 61° | 69° | 2.21" | — |
| 1992 | 64° | 56° | 60° | — | — |
| 1991 | 71° | 61° | 66° | 0.58" | — |
| 1990 | 87° | 66° | 77° | — | — |
| 1989 | 85° | 59° | 72° | 0.13" | — |
| 1988 | 84° | 64° | 74° | — | — |
| 1987 | 76° | 66° | 71° | 1.27" | — |
| 1986 | 81° | 66° | 73° | 9.5" | — |
| 1985 | 81° | 60° | 70° | — | — |
| 1984 | 87° | 67° | 77° | — | — |
| 1983 | 79° | 67° | 73° | — | — |
| 1982 | 83° | 59° | 71° | — | — |
| 1981 | 66° | 53° | 60° | 1.14" | — |
| 1980 | 85° | 65° | 75° | 1.12" | — |
| 1979 | 79° | 58° | 68° | — | — |
| 1978 | 85° | 57° | 71° | — | — |
| 1977 | 75° | 63° | 69° | — | — |
| 1976 | 84° | 53° | 69° | — | — |
| 1975 | 85° | 62° | 73° | — | — |
| 1974 | 79° | 66° | 72° | — | — |
| 1973 | 77° | 64° | 71° | — | — |
| 1972 | 77° | 57° | 67° | — | — |
| 1971 | 91° | 63° | 77° | — | — |
55 years of data from WILMINGTON INTL AP