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Greensboro, NC Weather on May 15
May 15th in Greensboro, NC typically brings pleasant spring weather, with average highs around 78°F and lows near 56°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 15th was in 2018 (80°F average), while the coldest was 1978 (52°F) — a 28°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 33% of May 15th dates historically, with the wettest May 15th recording 4.06" of rain. The last decade has been 4.4°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on May 15
Planning for May 15th in Greensboro, NC? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
May 15 Weather Records for Greensboro
- •The all-time record high for May 15th in Greensboro, NC is 91°F, set in 2010.
- •The coldest May 15th on record dropped to 38°F in 1984.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on May 15th in 2 of the last 55 years.
- •Last year (1971), May 15th was 5°F cooler than the long-term average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest May 15 ever in Greensboro?
The warmest May 15 in Greensboro, NC reached 91°F in 2010. That is 13°F above the long-term average high of 78°F.
What was the coldest May 15 ever in Greensboro?
The coldest May 15 in Greensboro, NC dropped to 38°F in 1984. That is 18°F below the long-term average low of 56°F.
What is the average temperature on May 15 in Greensboro?
On May 15, Greensboro averages a high of 78°F and a low of 56°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from GREENSBORO WTP.
How many years of weather data are available for May 15 in Greensboro?
We have 55 years of weather records for May 15 in Greensboro, 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 Greensboro
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 84°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 69°F | 59°F | 0.36" | -- |
| 2023 | 73°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 82°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 72°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 80°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 72°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 90°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 86°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 67°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 78°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 78°F | 59°F | 4.06" | -- |
| 2013 | 87°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 80°F | 62°F | 0.1" | -- |
| 2011 | 77°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 91°F | 65°F | 0.13" | -- |
| 2009 | 80°F | 66°F | 0.33" | -- |
| 2008 | 75°F | 60°F | 0.18" | -- |
| 2007 | 82°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 68°F | 47°F | 0.46" | -- |
| 2005 | 72°F | 61°F | 0.2" | -- |
| 2004 | 81°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 68°F | 56°F | 0.58" | -- |
| 2002 | 72°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 71°F | 58°F | 0.3" | -- |
| 2000 | 70°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 71°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 84°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 78°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 58°F | 47°F | 0.69" | -- |
| 1995 | 87°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 83°F | 57°F | 0.86" | -- |
| 1993 | 81°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 82°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 88°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 83°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 73°F | 57°F | 0.56" | -- |
| 1988 | 83°F | 55°F | 0.91" | -- |
| 1987 | 82°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 77°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 87°F | 61°F | 3.23" | -- |
| 1984 | 72°F | 38°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 81°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 85°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 79°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 73°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 79°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 58°F | 46°F | 0.18" | -- |
| 1977 | 84°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 75°F | 64°F | 1.91" | -- |
| 1975 | 81°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 81°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 77°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 75°F | 59°F | 0.69" | -- |
| 1971 | 73°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: GREENSBORO WTP
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Greensboro, NC, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.