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Fayetteville, NC Weather on May 16
May 16th in Fayetteville, NC typically brings warm spring weather, with average highs around 81°F and lows near 58°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 16th was in 2010 (80°F average), while the coldest was 1996 (51°F) — a 29°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 33% of May 16th dates historically, with the wettest May 16th recording 6.35" of rain. The last decade has been 4.7°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on May 16
Planning for May 16th in Fayetteville, NC? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
May 16 Weather Records for Fayetteville
- •The all-time record high for May 16th in Fayetteville, NC is 92°F, set in 1995.
- •The coldest May 16th on record dropped to 40°F in 1996.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on May 16th in 3 of the last 55 years.
- •Last year (1971), May 16th was 13°F cooler than the long-term average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest May 16 ever in Fayetteville?
The warmest May 16 in Fayetteville, NC reached 92°F in 1995. That is 11°F above the long-term average high of 81°F.
What was the coldest May 16 ever in Fayetteville?
The coldest May 16 in Fayetteville, NC dropped to 40°F in 1996. That is 18°F below the long-term average low of 58°F.
What is the average temperature on May 16 in Fayetteville?
On May 16, Fayetteville averages a high of 81°F and a low of 58°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from FAYETTEVILLE (PWC).
How many years of weather data are available for May 16 in Fayetteville?
We have 55 years of weather records for May 16 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 16 Weather History in Fayetteville
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 88°F | 64°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 2024 | 78°F | 62°F | 0.79" | -- |
| 2023 | 80°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 86°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 77°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 81°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 75°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 84°F | 70°F | 0.25" | -- |
| 2017 | 88°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 75°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 76°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 78°F | 59°F | 6.35" | -- |
| 2013 | 88°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 86°F | 67°F | 0.2" | -- |
| 2011 | 81°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 91°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 81°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 79°F | 63°F | 0.48" | -- |
| 2007 | 81°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 77°F | 51°F | 0.08" | -- |
| 2005 | 86°F | 65°F | 0.61" | -- |
| 2004 | 85°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 70°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 78°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 76°F | 57°F | 0.43" | -- |
| 2000 | 75°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 69°F | 53°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 1998 | 84°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 86°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 62°F | 40°F | 0.1" | -- |
| 1995 | 92°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 87°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 84°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 85°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 90°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 86°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 80°F | 56°F | 0.15" | -- |
| 1988 | 85°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 83°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 83°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 85°F | 62°F | 2.01" | -- |
| 1984 | 73°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 87°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 86°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 83°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 75°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 78°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 73°F | 50°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 1977 | 85°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 81°F | 68°F | 3.18" | -- |
| 1975 | 81°F | 62°F | 2.11" | -- |
| 1974 | 83°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 76°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 79°F | 60°F | 0.94" | -- |
| 1971 | 68°F | 59°F | 3.05" | -- |
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.