NPS Photo / Public domain
Durham, NC Weather on May 15
May 15th in Durham, NC typically brings pleasant spring weather, with average highs around 79°F and lows near 55°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 15th was in 2018 (78°F average), while the coldest was 1999 (55°F) — a 23°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 29% of May 15th dates historically, with the wettest May 15th recording 8.59" of rain. The last decade has been 5.5°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on May 15
Planning for May 15th in Durham, NC? Great weather for outdoor activities.
May 15 Weather Records for Durham
- •The all-time record high for May 15th in Durham, NC is 92°F, set in 1982.
- •The coldest May 15th on record dropped to 38°F in 2013.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on May 15th in 2 of the last 55 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest May 15 ever in Durham?
The warmest May 15 in Durham, NC reached 92°F in 1982. That is 13°F above the long-term average high of 79°F.
What was the coldest May 15 ever in Durham?
The coldest May 15 in Durham, NC dropped to 38°F in 2013. That is 17°F below the long-term average low of 55°F.
What is the average temperature on May 15 in Durham?
On May 15, Durham averages a high of 79°F and a low of 55°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from DURHAM.
How many years of weather data are available for May 15 in Durham?
We have 55 years of weather records for May 15 in Durham, NC, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.
May 15 Weather History in Durham
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 89°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 78°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 75°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 86°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 76°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 83°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 72°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 88°F | 69°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 2017 | 85°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 67°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 77°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 79°F | 67°F | 8.59" | -- |
| 2013 | 72°F | 38°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 78°F | 60°F | 3.05" | -- |
| 2011 | 65°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 87°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 79°F | 62°F | 0.61" | -- |
| 2008 | 75°F | 58°F | 2.01" | -- |
| 2007 | 79°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 76°F | 44°F | 2.54" | -- |
| 2005 | 80°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 82°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 77°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 66°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 73°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 77°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 61°F | 50°F | 1.14" | -- |
| 1998 | 86°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 82°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 66°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 82°F | 64°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 1994 | 80°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 75°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 83°F | 61°F | 1.4" | -- |
| 1991 | 87°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 80°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | -- | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 88°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 80°F | 57°F | 0.3" | -- |
| 1986 | 79°F | 58°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1985 | 82°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 71°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 84°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 92°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 83°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 86°F | 51°F | 1.22" | -- |
| 1979 | 65°F | 49°F | 2.11" | -- |
| 1978 | 68°F | 46°F | 0.51" | -- |
| 1977 | 90°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 82°F | 62°F | 0.53" | -- |
| 1975 | 80°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 82°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 75°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 74°F | 55°F | 0.66" | -- |
| 1971 | 75°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: DURHAM
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Durham, NC, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.