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Fayetteville, NC Weather on May 27
May 27th in Fayetteville, NC typically brings warm spring weather, with average highs around 82°F and lows near 61°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 27th was in 1989 (83°F average), while the coldest was 1979 (56°F) — a 27°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 36% of May 27th dates historically, with the wettest May 27th recording 2.54" of rain. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
What to Expect on May 27
Planning for May 27th in Fayetteville, NC? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
May 27 Weather Records for Fayetteville
- •The all-time record high for May 27th in Fayetteville, NC is 97°F, set in 2019.
- •The coldest May 27th on record dropped to 46°F in 1988.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on May 27th in 9 of the last 55 years.
- •Last year (1971), May 27th was 5°F warmer than the long-term average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest May 27 ever in Fayetteville?
The warmest May 27 in Fayetteville, NC reached 97°F in 2019. That is 15°F above the long-term average high of 82°F.
What was the coldest May 27 ever in Fayetteville?
The coldest May 27 in Fayetteville, NC dropped to 46°F in 1988. That is 15°F below the long-term average low of 61°F.
What is the average temperature on May 27 in Fayetteville?
On May 27, Fayetteville averages a high of 82°F and a low of 61°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from FAYETTEVILLE (PWC).
How many years of weather data are available for May 27 in Fayetteville?
We have 55 years of weather records for May 27 in Fayetteville, 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 27 Weather History in Fayetteville
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 76°F | 56°F | 0.18" | -- |
| 2024 | 89°F | 66°F | 0.36" | -- |
| 2023 | 67°F | 51°F | 0.25" | -- |
| 2022 | 85°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 94°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 75°F | 63°F | 0.15" | -- |
| 2019 | 97°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 88°F | 69°F | 0.51" | -- |
| 2017 | 85°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 88°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 87°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 86°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 75°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 86°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 91°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 79°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 77°F | 64°F | 0.25" | -- |
| 2008 | 83°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 86°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 93°F | 69°F | 0.38" | -- |
| 2005 | 81°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 93°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 75°F | 67°F | 2.54" | -- |
| 2002 | 85°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 81°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 87°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 74°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 91°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 84°F | 58°F | 0.51" | -- |
| 1996 | 82°F | 64°F | 0.48" | -- |
| 1995 | 93°F | 65°F | 1.02" | -- |
| 1994 | 87°F | 66°F | 1.19" | -- |
| 1993 | 74°F | 60°F | 0.46" | -- |
| 1992 | 65°F | 55°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1991 | 91°F | 66°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1990 | 87°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 94°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 70°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 84°F | 66°F | 1.04" | -- |
| 1986 | 74°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 85°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 89°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 81°F | 55°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1982 | 81°F | 66°F | 0.66" | -- |
| 1981 | 83°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 77°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 67°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 88°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 79°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 75°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 84°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 72°F | 57°F | 1.83" | -- |
| 1973 | 80°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 63°F | 53°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 1971 | 87°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: FAYETTEVILLE (PWC)
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Fayetteville, NC, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.