Climate Comparison

Raleigh vs Washington DC in May

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

Annual Comparison

Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

40°50°60°70°80°90°100°JFMAMJJASOND78°75°
  • Raleigh
  • Washington DC

Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

40°50°60°70°80°90°100°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec78°75°
  • Raleigh
  • Washington DC

Precipitation (in)

0.01.02.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec1.21.4
  • Raleigh
  • Washington DC

Sunshine hours (h/day)

0.02.04.06.08.010.012.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec10.810.3
  • Raleigh
  • Washington DC

Air feel (%)

Share of time the air feels humid or very humid.

0%25%50%75%100%JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec18%13%
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  • Washington DC

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