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 sea temperature 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's arrival signals a modest temperature shift, moving from a comfortable 64.8°F (18.2°C) in April to an agreeable 71.1°F (21.7°C). Throughout the nights in May, Buxton notes an average low of 66.6°F (19.2°C), a small dip from the daytime peak.Humidity
The most humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 80%.Rainfall
In Buxton, in May, during 17.9 rainfall days, 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Buxton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 193.7 days and collects up to 46.06" (1170mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Buxton, snow does not fall in February through December.Ocean temperature
In Buxton, in May, the average water temperature is 71.6°F (22°C).Note: Factor in your tolerance to cold, the sunshine, the wind, and the air's warmth, and a swim in 71.6°F (22°C) might be tempting. It is interesting to note that Olympians compete in 77°F (25°C) to 82.4°F (28°C) water temperatures.
Daylight
In Buxton, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 2min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 7:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:11 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 10h.UV index
In Buxton, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during May morphs into the following directions:
Act on precautions and pay attention to sun safety recommendations. Avoidance of sunburn is obligatory. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Beware! The reflection of water and sand dramatically increases exposure to the UV rays.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Buxton, NC
- Average high temperature in May: 71.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.5°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 66.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (78.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (46°F).
Average pressure in May
Buxton, NC
- Average pressure in May: 30.04"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Buxton, NC
- Average wind speed in May: 14mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (17.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (12.1mph).
Average humidity in May
Buxton, NC
- Average humidity in May: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).
Average rainfall in May
Buxton, NC
- Average rainfall in May: 4.21"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (5.16").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.52").
Average rainfall days in May
Buxton, NC
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, February and October (13.5 days).
Average snowfall in May
Buxton, NC
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.04").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Buxton, NC
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).
Average sea temperature in May
Buxton, NC
- Average sea temperature in May: 71.6°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (82.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (57.2°F).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Buxton, 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: 10h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in May
Buxton, NC
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.4 days).
Average UV index in May
Buxton, NC
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in May
Buxton, NC
- Average cloud cover in May: 33
The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in May
Buxton, 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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