May weather forecast
Butner, NC

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Butner, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 78.4°F (25.8°C) and 59.4°F (15.2°C).

Temperature

The coming of May brings a minor shift in Butner's weather, with average high-temperatures adjusting from April's agreeable 70.3°F (21.3°C) to a moderately hot 78.4°F (25.8°C). In Butner, in May, the average low-temperature is a refreshing 59.4°F (15.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Butner, North Carolina, is 76%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.8 days and accumulates 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Butner, snow does not fall in April through November.

Daylight

In Butner, North Carolina, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 6min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:26 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Butner is 9.5h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Uphold preventive measures and conform to sun safety guidelines. Defending against skin and eye harm is crucial. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Butner?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Butner, North Carolina, are 78.4°F (25.8°C) and 59.4°F (15.2°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May in Butner?

The average relative humidity in May in Butner is 76%.

What is the wettest month in Butner?

The month with the most rainfall in Butner, North Carolina, is May, when the rain falls for 17.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Butner?

In Butner, in May, it is raining for 17.8 days, with typically 2.8" (71mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Butner?

In Butner, North Carolina, snow does not fall in April through November.

What is the average length of the day in May in Butner?

In Butner, the average day length in May is 14h and 6min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Butner?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of the month, in Butner, North Carolina, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:26 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Butner have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Butner, North Carolina, is 9.5h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Butner?

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

How high is the UV index in May in Butner?

In Butner, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Butner, NC

Average temperature in May - Butner, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 78.4°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 (46.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 59.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.8°F).

Average pressure in May
Butner, NC

Average pressure in May - Butner, 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 (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Butner, NC

Average wind speed in May - Butner, NC
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Butner, NC

Average humidity in May - Butner, 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
Butner, NC

Average rainfall in May - Butner, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in May
Butner, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Butner, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Butner, NC

Average snowfall in May - Butner, NC
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.57").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Butner, NC

Average snowfall days in May - Butner, 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
Butner, NC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Butner, 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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Butner, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Butner, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Butner, NC

Average UV index in May - Butner, 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
Butner, NC

Average cloud cover in May - Butner, NC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 39

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

Average visibility in May
Butner, NC

Average visibility in May - Butner, 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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