Climate Comparison

Raleigh vs Washington DC in May

How the climate for Raleigh and Washington DC typically compares in May.

Raleigh versus Washington DC weather metrics for May
Climate MetricRaleighUnited StatesWashington DCUnited States
Overall score84/10084/100
Avg high temp79°F76°F
How it feelsComfortableComfortable
Rain days1112
Sunshine11.0h10.4h

Annual Comparison

  • Raleigh
  • Washington DC

Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

40°50°60°70°80°90°100°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec79°76°

Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

40°50°60°70°80°90°100°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec79°76°

Precipitation (in)

Monthly precipitation patterns across the year.

0.02.04.06.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec3.63.9

Sunshine hours (h/day)

Average hours of sunshine per day.

0.02.04.06.08.010.012.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec11.010.4

Air feel (%)

Share of time the air feels humid or very humid.

0%5%10%JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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