Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
May's onset brings a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a comfortable 66.9°F (19.4°C) in April to a warm 75.7°F (24.3°C). During May, Ararat records a consistent average nighttime temperature of 55°F (12.8°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 75%.Rainfall
In Ararat, in May, during 16.7 rainfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Ararat, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.6 days and collects up to 28.31" (719mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 7min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 8:10 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:34 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Ararat, the average sunshine in May is 9.7h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Conform to measures and uphold sun safety traditions. Warding off skin and eye harm is necessary. Remember that UV radiation from the Sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to limit direct sun exposure during this time. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Ararat, NC
- Average high temperature in May: 75.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.5°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 55°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).
Average pressure in May
Ararat, NC
- Average pressure in May: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Ararat, NC
- Average wind speed in May: 5.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in May
Ararat, NC
- Average humidity in May: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).
Average rainfall in May
Ararat, NC
- Average rainfall in May: 2.76"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").
Average rainfall days in May
Ararat, NC
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
Ararat, NC
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Ararat, NC
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Ararat, NC
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Ararat, NC
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.6 days
The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.6 days).
Average UV index in May
Ararat, NC
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Ararat, NC
- Average cloud cover in May: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in May
Ararat, NC
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).
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