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 sees a marginal temperature increase, moving from an agreeable 70.3°F (21.3°C) in April to a moderately hot 78.6°F (25.9°C). Throughout the month of May, Chapel Hill witnesses an average temperature of 59.4°F (15.2°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall in Chapel Hill is May, when the rain falls for 14.6 days and typically aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
April through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Chapel Hill, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 5min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:27 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 9.5h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests these recommendations:
Act on precautions and pay attention to sun safety recommendations. Avoidance of sunburn is obligatory. Limit direct sun exposure especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. However, keep in mind that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Chapel Hill, NC
- Average high temperature in May: 78.6°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 (47.7°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 59.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32°F).
Average pressure in May
Chapel Hill, 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
Chapel Hill, NC
- Average wind speed in May: 6.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).
Average humidity in May
Chapel Hill, 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
Chapel Hill, NC
- Average rainfall in May: 1.77"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (0.83").
Average rainfall days in May
Chapel Hill, NC
- Average rainfall days in May: 14.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Chapel Hill, NC
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Chapel Hill, NC
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.5 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
Chapel Hill, 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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Chapel Hill, NC
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (12.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Chapel Hill, NC
- Average UV index in May: 6
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Chapel Hill, NC
- Average cloud cover in May: 40
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in May
Chapel Hill, 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).
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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