May weather forecast
Cleveland, NC

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Cleveland, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between min 58.6°F (14.8°C) and max 78.4°F (25.8°C).

Temperature

The arrival of May brings a soft temperature shift, with the average high-temperature nudging from a pleasant 70°F (21.1°C) in April to a warm 78.4°F (25.8°C). During the month of May, an average low-temperature of 58.6°F (14.8°C) is recorded.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Cleveland, in May, during 17 rainfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 152.1 rainfall days, and 30.04" (763mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Cleveland, snow does not fall in April through November.

Daylight

In Cleveland, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:33 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. Remember that UV radiation from the Sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to limit direct sun exposure during this time. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 78.4°F (25.8°C) and 58.6°F (14.8°C) respectively.

What are the most humid months?

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Cleveland, in May, during 17 rainfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

April through November are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In Cleveland, the average day length in May is 14h and 4min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:33 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Cleveland have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Cleveland is 9.5h.

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.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In Cleveland, 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 Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Cleveland, NC

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 58.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Cleveland, NC

Average pressure in May - Cleveland, 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
Cleveland, NC

Average wind speed in May - Cleveland, NC
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Cleveland, NC

Average humidity in May - Cleveland, 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
Cleveland, NC

Average rainfall in May - Cleveland, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.89").

Average rainfall days in May
Cleveland, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Cleveland, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Cleveland, NC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Cleveland, NC

Average snowfall days in May - Cleveland, NC
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.2 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
Cleveland, NC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Cleveland, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Cleveland, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Cleveland, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Cleveland, NC

Average UV index in May - Cleveland, 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
Cleveland, NC

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

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
Cleveland, NC

Average visibility in May - Cleveland, 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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