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Weather in Burke County, North Carolina for May 2026

Your guide to Burke County weather in May - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Burke County at the beginning of May is 22.1 °F. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of 24 °F by the end of May.

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  • The climate of Burke County in May is notably wet, with an average of 15 rainy days, and a total of 133.3 mm of precipitation.

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Average dry days
16
Dry days
Average rainy days
15
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
25°/14°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
12 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
72 %
Avg humidity

Burke County Weather May

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April
June
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Patchy rain possible
25°
2
Patchy rain possible
24°
3
Moderate or heavy rain shower
24°
4
Patchy rain possible
21°
5
Patchy rain possible
19°
6
Overcast
22°
7
Overcast
20°
8
Heavy rain at times
25°
9
Overcast
24°
10
Overcast
20°
11
Heavy rain at times
19°
12
Moderate or heavy rain shower
18°
13
Moderate or heavy rain shower
22°
14
Patchy rain possible
23°
15
Overcast
28°
16
Thundery outbreaks possible
29°
17
Moderate or heavy rain with thunder
29°
18
Overcast
26°
19
Moderate or heavy rain shower
24°
20
Overcast
25°
21
Partly cloudy
28°
22
Cloudy
27°
23
Moderate rain at times
25°
24
Overcast
24°
25
Moderate rain at times
25°
26
Cloudy
22°
27
Moderate or heavy rain shower
21°
28
Sunny
27°
29
Sunny
25°
30
Partly cloudy
23°
31
Sunny
25°

Temperatures trend during May in Burke County

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May weather in Burke County day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
May 1 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 25° /16° 0.5 mm 6
May 2 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 24° /14° 0.3 mm 5
May 3 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 24° /15° 8.8 mm 5
May 4 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 21° /14° 3.7 mm 5
May 5 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 19° /8° 0.1 mm 4
May 6 Overcast
Overcast
 22° /8° 0 mm 5
May 7 Overcast
Overcast
 20° /10° 0 mm 5
May 8 Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 25° /11° 3.5 mm 6
May 9 Overcast
Overcast
 24° /13° 0 mm 5
May 10 Overcast
Overcast
 20° /9° 0.2 mm 5
May 11 Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 19° /13° 4.4 mm 4
May 12 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 18° /13° 32.6 mm 4
May 13 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 22° /17° 49.9 mm 5
May 14 Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 23° /15° 1.5 mm 5
May 15 Overcast
Overcast
 28° /15° 0 mm 6
May 16 Thundery outbreaks possible
Thundery outbreaks possible
 29° /20° 0 mm 6
May 17 Moderate or heavy rain with thunder
Moderate or heavy rain with thunder
 29° /20° 11.5 mm 6
May 18 Overcast
Overcast
 26° /20° 0 mm 6
May 19 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 24° /17° 6.4 mm 5
May 20 Overcast
Overcast
 25° /19° 0 mm 6
May 21 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 28° /16° 3.5 mm 7
May 22 Cloudy
Cloudy
 27° /15° 0 mm 6
May 23 Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 25° /14° 0.3 mm 6
May 24 Overcast
Overcast
 24° /13° 0 mm 6
May 25 Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 25° /14° 0.3 mm 6
May 26 Cloudy
Cloudy
 22° /13° 2.6 mm 5
May 27 Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 21° /14° 13.3 mm 5
May 28 Sunny
Sunny
 27° /12° 7.4 mm 7
May 29 Sunny
Sunny
 25° /14° 0 mm 7
May 30 Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 23° /12° 8.6 mm 6
May 31 Sunny
Sunny
 25° /11° 0 mm 7
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Burke County in May is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Burke County forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Burke County in May - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Burke County during May?
Enjoy moderate daytime temperatures of up to 25° and cooler nights around 14°. Ideal for a range of outdoor activities, from hiking to city tours.
How much rainfall should be expected in Burke County during May?
Significant rainfall exceeding 133.3 mm is expected in Burke County during May, occurring over more than 15 days. Preparing for wet conditions is recommended in your planning.
What are the typical wind conditions in Burke County during May?
The average wind speed in Burke County during May is 12 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

May rainfall patterns in Burke County

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UV exposure in Burke County during May

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