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Raleigh, NC Weather on May 27
Raleigh hits 94°F on May 27, 2021 - near-record heat for late spring
Raleigh's weather history for May 27 spans 55 years and shows significant temperature swings typical of late spring. The record high of 94°F set in 2021 far exceeds the average high of 81°F, demonstrating how quickly heat can arrive in late May. Meanwhile, the record low of 46°F from 1988 reveals the dramatic 48-degree range possible on this date, reminding residents that frost and freezing temperatures remain a possibility even as summer approaches.
What to Expect on May 27
Planning for May 27th in Raleigh, NC? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest May 27 ever in Raleigh?
The warmest May 27 in Raleigh, NC reached 94°F in 2021. That is 12°F above the long-term average high of 82°F.
What was the coldest May 27 ever in Raleigh?
The coldest May 27 in Raleigh, NC dropped to 44°F in 1988. That is 17°F below the long-term average low of 61°F.
What is the average temperature on May 27 in Raleigh?
On May 27, Raleigh averages a high of 82°F and a low of 61°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from RALEIGH 4 SW.
How many years of weather data are available for May 27 in Raleigh?
We have 55 years of weather records for May 27 in Raleigh, 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 Raleigh
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 65°F | 55°F | -- | -- |
| 2024 | 88°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 68°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 79°F | 72°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 94°F | 68°F | 0.43" | -- |
| 2020 | 77°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 89°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 88°F | 69°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 90°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 88°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 87°F | 67°F | 0.64" | -- |
| 2014 | 90°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 77°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 90°F | 68°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 87°F | 70°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 90°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 84°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 84°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 87°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 86°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 83°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 91°F | 73°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 77°F | 62°F | 0.18" | -- |
| 2002 | 86°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 81°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 88°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 76°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 85°F | 66°F | 1.19" | -- |
| 1997 | 69°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 87°F | 65°F | 0.79" | -- |
| 1995 | 86°F | 63°F | 2.11" | -- |
| 1994 | 82°F | 61°F | 0.89" | -- |
| 1993 | 79°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 71°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 88°F | 73°F | 0.18" | -- |
| 1990 | 83°F | 62°F | 0.58" | -- |
| 1989 | 89°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 67°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 80°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 70°F | 67°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 86°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 87°F | 69°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 1983 | 81°F | 52°F | 1.14" | -- |
| 1982 | 83°F | 65°F | 1.65" | -- |
| 1981 | 81°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 75°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 78°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 83°F | 59°F | 0.25" | -- |
| 1977 | 82°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 77°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 90°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 69°F | 53°F | 3.28" | -- |
| 1973 | 81°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 69°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 86°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: RALEIGH 4 SW
How Has May 27 Changed?
The last decade has been 1.7°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Raleigh, NC, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.