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
As May begins in Charlotte, there's a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a pleasant 71.2°F (21.8°C) in April to a warm 79.3°F (26.3°C). In the month of May, Charlotte witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 59.9°F (15.5°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity in Charlotte is 74%.Rainfall
In Charlotte, during May, the rain falls for 15.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Charlotte, there are 145.8 rainfall days, and 20.47" (520mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Charlotte, snow does not fall in April through November.Daylight
In Charlotte, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 2min.On the first day of May in Charlotte, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:32 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine in Charlotte is 9.7h.UV index
In Charlotte, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in May translates into this advice:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Charlotte, NC
- Average high temperature in May: 79.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 59.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.3°F).
Average pressure in May
Charlotte, 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
Charlotte, NC
- Average wind speed in May: 6.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).
Average humidity in May
Charlotte, NC
- Average humidity in May: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).
Average rainfall in May
Charlotte, NC
- Average rainfall in May: 1.81"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.3").
Average rainfall days in May
Charlotte, NC
- Average rainfall days in May: 15.7 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Charlotte, NC
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Charlotte, NC
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.7 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
Charlotte, 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 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Charlotte, NC
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.5 days).
Average UV index in May
Charlotte, NC
- Average UV index in May: 6
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Charlotte, 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
Charlotte, 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).
Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
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