May weather forecast
Bent Creek, NC

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Bent Creek, is a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 52.3°F (11.3°C) and an average high of 73.8°F (23.2°C).

Temperature

The beginning of May marks a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from April's refreshing 65.7°F (18.7°C) to a moderately hot 73.8°F (23.2°C). An average low-temperature of 52.3°F (11.3°C) is observed during May nights.

Humidity

May, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Bent Creek, in May, during 14.3 rainfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 128.4 rainfall days, and 15.2" (386mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Bent Creek, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 3min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:40 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Bent Creek, the average sunshine in May is 9.6h.

UV index

In Bent Creek, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 during May translates into the following directions:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Bent Creek, is 73.8°F (23.2°C), while the average low-temperature is 52.3°F (11.3°C).

What are the most humid months?

May, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Bent Creek, in May, during 14.3 rainfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Bent Creek, snow does not fall in May through October.

Does it snow in May?

In May, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 3min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:40 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Bent Creek is 9.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In Bent Creek, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Bent Creek, NC

Average temperature in May - Bent Creek, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 73.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28°F).

Average pressure in May
Bent Creek, NC

Average pressure in May - Bent Creek, 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
Bent Creek, NC

Average wind speed in May - Bent Creek, NC
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Bent Creek, NC

Average humidity in May - Bent Creek, NC
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September and December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (74%).

Average rainfall in May
Bent Creek, NC

Average rainfall in May - Bent Creek, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.91").

Average rainfall days in May
Bent Creek, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Bent Creek, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Bent Creek, NC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.3").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Bent Creek, NC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Bent 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 4min

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

Average sunshine days in May
Bent Creek, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Bent Creek, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Bent Creek, NC

Average UV index in May - Bent Creek, NC
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Bent Creek, NC

Average cloud cover in May - Bent Creek, NC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 38

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in May
Bent Creek, NC

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

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

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