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Durham, NC Weather on May 28
May 28th in Durham, NC typically brings warm spring weather, with average highs around 81°F and lows near 60°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 28th was in 2019 (81°F average), while the coldest was 1974 (59°F) — a 22°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 45% of May 28th dates historically, with the wettest May 28th recording 6.35" of rain. The last decade has been 3.9°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on May 28
Planning for May 28th in Durham, NC? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
May 28 Weather Records for Durham
- •The all-time record high for May 28th in Durham, NC is 96°F, set in 2019.
- •The coldest May 28th on record dropped to 46°F in 1979.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on May 28th in 5 of the last 55 years.
- •Last year (1971), May 28th was 6°F warmer than the long-term average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest May 28 ever in Durham?
The warmest May 28 in Durham, NC reached 96°F in 2019. That is 15°F above the long-term average high of 81°F.
What was the coldest May 28 ever in Durham?
The coldest May 28 in Durham, NC dropped to 46°F in 1979. That is 14°F below the long-term average low of 60°F.
What is the average temperature on May 28 in Durham?
On May 28, Durham averages a high of 81°F and a low of 60°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from DURHAM.
How many years of weather data are available for May 28 in Durham?
We have 55 years of weather records for May 28 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 28 Weather History in Durham
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 76°F | 62°F | 0.56" | -- |
| 2024 | 88°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 69°F | 58°F | 0.61" | -- |
| 2022 | 82°F | 61°F | 1.57" | -- |
| 2021 | 92°F | 68°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 2020 | 85°F | 70°F | 1.85" | -- |
| 2019 | 96°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 76°F | 69°F | 0.71" | -- |
| 2017 | 86°F | 67°F | 0.2" | -- |
| 2016 | 87°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 87°F | 68°F | 0.38" | -- |
| 2014 | 90°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 75°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 84°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 76°F | 63°F | 6.35" | -- |
| 2010 | 87°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 84°F | 65°F | 0.76" | -- |
| 2008 | 76°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 85°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 87°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 81°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 89°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 69°F | 49°F | 0.51" | -- |
| 2002 | 83°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 81°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 87°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 75°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 82°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 76°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 90°F | 59°F | 0.51" | -- |
| 1995 | 68°F | 58°F | 1.83" | -- |
| 1994 | 75°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 84°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 72°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 88°F | 73°F | 0.48" | -- |
| 1990 | 82°F | 60°F | 0.33" | -- |
| 1989 | -- | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 73°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 82°F | 66°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1986 | 85°F | 60°F | 0.15" | -- |
| 1985 | 86°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 84°F | 67°F | 1.32" | -- |
| 1983 | 77°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 82°F | 69°F | 0.76" | -- |
| 1981 | 78°F | 59°F | 1.55" | -- |
| 1980 | 78°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 76°F | 46°F | 0.38" | -- |
| 1978 | 80°F | 63°F | 0.28" | -- |
| 1977 | 82°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 77°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 90°F | 62°F | 1.22" | -- |
| 1974 | 71°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 80°F | 64°F | 0.86" | -- |
| 1972 | 72°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 87°F | 58°F | 1.83" | -- |
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.