May weather forecast
Cherryville, NC

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Cherryville, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 78.4°F (25.8°C) and 58.5°F (14.7°C).

Temperature

The onset of May marks a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a pleasant 70.3°F (21.3°C) in April to a moderately hot 78.4°F (25.8°C). Cherryville reports a consistent average low-temperature of 58.5°F (14.7°C) throughout May nights.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Cherryville are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 15.3 days. Throughout May, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Cherryville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 141.9 days and collects up to 16.89" (429mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 2min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:34 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Cherryville, North Carolina, the average sunshine in May is 9.7h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 6 in May translates into these instructions:
Fend off overexposure. Sun protection is vital. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Cherryville in May?

The high-temperature during May is 78.4°F (25.8°C) and the low-temperature is 58.5°F (14.7°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity in Cherryville are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 76%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Cherryville, in May, during 15.3 rainfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Cherryville, snow does not fall in April through October.

How many hours of daylight does Cherryville have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 2min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:34 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Cherryville, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.7h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

How high is the UV index in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Cherryville, NC

Average temperature in May - Cherryville, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 78.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 58.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.8°F).

Average pressure in May
Cherryville, NC

Average pressure in May - Cherryville, NC
  • Average pressure in May: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Cherryville, NC

Average wind speed in May - Cherryville, NC
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in May
Cherryville, NC

Average humidity in May - Cherryville, NC
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

Average rainfall in May
Cherryville, NC

Average rainfall in May - Cherryville, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.24").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and October (0.94").

Average rainfall days in May
Cherryville, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Cherryville, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Cherryville, NC

Average snowfall in May - Cherryville, NC
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Cherryville, NC

Average snowfall days in May - Cherryville, 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
Cherryville, NC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Cherryville, 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
Cherryville, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Cherryville, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Cherryville, NC

Average UV index in May - Cherryville, 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, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Cherryville, NC

Average cloud cover in May - Cherryville, NC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 38

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Cherryville, NC

Average visibility in May - Cherryville, NC
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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