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
The shift into May is accompanied by a modest temperature increase, with the average high-temperature edging up from a refreshing 63°F (17.2°C) in April to an agreeable 70.5°F (21.4°C). During the May nights, an average temperature of 50.2°F (10.1°C) is observed.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 80%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 20.3 days. Throughout May, 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 185.9 rainfall days, and 35.59" (904mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Canton aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 22 snowfall days, and 12.01" (305mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 3min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 8:41 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 9.2h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum high UV index of 5 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in May
Canton, NC
- Average high temperature in May: 70.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.6°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 50.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).
Average pressure in May
Canton, NC
- Average pressure in May: 30.03"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Canton, NC
- Average wind speed in May: 5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.4mph).
Average humidity in May
Canton, NC
- Average humidity in May: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is September (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in May
Canton, NC
- Average rainfall in May: 3.58"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.2").
Average rainfall days in May
Canton, NC
- Average rainfall days in May: 20.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
Canton, NC
- Average snowfall in May: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Canton, NC
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Canton, 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 1min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in May
Canton, NC
- Average sunshine days in May: 8.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.2 days).
Average UV index in May
Canton, NC
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Canton, NC
- Average cloud cover in May: 43
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in May
Canton, NC
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (4mi).
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