May weather forecast
Bear Creek, NC

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Bear Creek, is a warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 78.6°F (25.9°C) and 59°F (15°C).

Temperature

Bear Creek's transition into May sees a mild rise in the average high-temperature, edging from a pleasant 70.7°F (21.5°C) in April to a warm 78.6°F (25.9°C). In May, Bear Creek records an average nighttime temperature of 59°F (15°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 76%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 16.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Bear Creek, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

In Bear Creek, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 4min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:27 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.5h.

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 risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 6 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 78.6°F (25.9°C) and 59°F (15°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 76%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall in Bear Creek is May, when the rain falls for 16.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Bear Creek, in May, during 16.3 rainfall days, 3.43" (87mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

April through October are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Bear Creek have in May?

In Bear Creek, the average day length in May is 14h and 4min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:27 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Bear Creek have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.5h.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In Bear Creek, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Bear Creek, NC

Average temperature in May - Bear Creek, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 78.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 59°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.8°F).

Average pressure in May
Bear Creek, NC

Average pressure in May - Bear Creek, NC
  • Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Bear Creek, NC

Average wind speed in May - Bear Creek, NC
  • Average wind speed in May: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in May
Bear Creek, NC

Average humidity in May - Bear Creek, NC
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Bear Creek, NC

Average rainfall in May - Bear Creek, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.85").

Average rainfall days in May
Bear Creek, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Bear Creek, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Bear Creek, NC

Average snowfall in May - Bear Creek, NC
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.97").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Bear Creek, NC

Average snowfall days in May - Bear Creek, NC
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Bear Creek, NC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Bear Creek, NC
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Bear Creek, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Bear Creek, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.2 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Bear Creek, NC

Average UV index in May - Bear Creek, NC
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Bear Creek, NC

Average cloud cover in May - Bear Creek, NC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 39

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in May
Bear Creek, NC

Average visibility in May - Bear Creek, NC
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).

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