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
The shift into May in Banner Elk is characterized by a subtle rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from April's comfortable 61.3°F (16.3°C) to an agreeable 69.6°F (20.9°C). Banner Elk experiences an average low-temperature reading of 50.7°F (10.4°C) throughout May.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are February, March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.Rainfall
In Banner Elk, in May, it is raining for 19 days, with typically 2.72" (69mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 178 rainfall days, and 24.96" (634mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.7 snowfall days, in May, Banner Elk aggregates 0.47" (12mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Banner Elk, there are 46.4 snowfall days, and 22.01" (559mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Banner Elk is 14h and 6min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of May, in Banner Elk, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:38 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Banner Elk, the average sunshine in May is 9.4h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: An average UV index of 5 in May transforms into this advice:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in Banner Elk in May?
What are the most humid months in Banner Elk?
What is the average humidity in May in Banner Elk?
How many days does it rain in May in Banner Elk?
What is the last month it snows in Banner Elk?
What is the average length of the day in May in Banner Elk?
What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Banner Elk?
How many hours of sunshine does Banner Elk have in May?
When is the highest UV index in Banner Elk?
What is the UV index intensity in May in Banner Elk?
Average temperature in May
Banner Elk, NC
- Average high temperature in May: 69.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 50.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).
Average pressure in May
Banner Elk, 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 (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Banner Elk, NC
- Average wind speed in May: 5.4mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.6mph).
Average humidity in May
Banner Elk, NC
- Average humidity in May: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March, May and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and November (77%).
Average rainfall in May
Banner Elk, NC
- Average rainfall in May: 2.72"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.38").
Average rainfall days in May
Banner Elk, NC
- Average rainfall days in May: 19 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.6 days).
Average snowfall in May
Banner Elk, NC
- Average snowfall in May: 0.47"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Banner Elk, NC
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Banner Elk, 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 2min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in May
Banner Elk, NC
- Average sunshine days in May: 9.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9 days).
Average UV index in May
Banner Elk, NC
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Banner Elk, NC
- Average cloud cover in May: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in May
Banner Elk, NC
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
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