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 brings a slight elevation in the average high-temperature, transitioning from April's agreeable 70.3°F (21.3°C) to a moderately hot 78.8°F (26°C). Throughout the month of May, Bessemer City expects an average low of 58.5°F (14.7°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.Rainfall
In Bessemer City, in May, it is raining for 17.3 days, with typically 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 167.3 rainfall days, and 33.39" (848mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Bessemer City, snow does not fall in April through October.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 2min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 8:11 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:34 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 9.8h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. 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. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in Bessemer City in May?
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How many hours of daylight does Bessemer City have in May?
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What is the month with the highest UV index in Bessemer City?
How high is the UV index in May?
Average temperature in May
Bessemer City, NC
- Average high temperature in May: 78.8°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 (48°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 58.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.5°F).
Average pressure in May
Bessemer City, NC
- Average pressure in May: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Bessemer City, NC
- Average wind speed in May: 5.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).
Average humidity in May
Bessemer City, NC
- Average humidity in May: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).
Average rainfall in May
Bessemer City, NC
- Average rainfall in May: 2.95"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.09").
Average rainfall days in May
Bessemer City, NC
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.7 days).
Average snowfall in May
Bessemer City, NC
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Bessemer City, NC
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.2 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
Bessemer City, NC
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 0min
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 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Bessemer City, NC
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.2 days).
Average UV index in May
Bessemer City, 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
Bessemer City, NC
- Average cloud cover in May: 37
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in May
Bessemer City, NC
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
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