May weather forecast
Catawba Heights, NC

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Catawba Heights, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between min 59.4°F (15.2°C) and max 79.3°F (26.3°C).

Temperature

The beginning of May marks a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from April's agreeable 71.2°F (21.8°C) to a warm 79.3°F (26.3°C). Catawba Heights usually reports an average low-temperature of 59.4°F (15.2°C) during the month of May.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

Rainfall

In Catawba Heights, in May, it is raining for 16.8 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Catawba Heights, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.8 days and collects up to 30.98" (787mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Catawba Heights, snow does not fall in April through November.

Daylight

In Catawba Heights, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 8:10 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:33 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Catawba Heights, the average sunshine in May is 9.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 6 in May transforms into this advice:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

In Catawba Heights, in May, the average high-temperature is 79.3°F (26.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 59.4°F (15.2°C).

What are the most humid months in Catawba Heights?

The months with the highest humidity are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How much does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 16.8 days. Throughout May, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Catawba Heights?

April through November are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Catawba Heights have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 2min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 8:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:33 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Catawba Heights is 9.7h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

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?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Catawba Heights, NC

Average temperature in May - Catawba Heights, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 79.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 59.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.1°F).

Average pressure in May
Catawba Heights, NC

Average pressure in May - Catawba Heights, 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
Catawba Heights, NC

Average wind speed in May - Catawba Heights, NC
  • Average wind speed in May: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Catawba Heights, NC

Average humidity in May - Catawba Heights, NC
  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (70%).

Average rainfall in May
Catawba Heights, NC

Average rainfall in May - Catawba Heights, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.97").

Average rainfall days in May
Catawba Heights, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Catawba Heights, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Catawba Heights, NC

Average snowfall in May - Catawba Heights, NC
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.97").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Catawba Heights, NC

Average snowfall days in May - Catawba Heights, NC
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Catawba Heights, NC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Catawba Heights, 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 4min

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 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Catawba Heights, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Catawba Heights, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).

Average UV index in May
Catawba Heights, NC

Average UV index in May - Catawba Heights, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Catawba Heights, NC

Average cloud cover in May - Catawba Heights, NC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in May
Catawba Heights, NC

Average visibility in May - Catawba Heights, 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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