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
A slight uplift in the average high-temperature marks May, adjusting from April's agreeable 70.5°F (21.4°C) to a moderately hot 78.8°F (26°C). In Cliffside, the May nights cool down to an average low of 58.1°F (14.5°C).Humidity
May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Cliffside, during May, the rain falls for 16.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 162.8 rainfall days, and 32.32" (821mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
April through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 2min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:36 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 9.9h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Stick with precautions and abide by sun safety procedures. Evading sunburn is essential. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.
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Frequently asked questions
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How many days does it rain in May in Cliffside?
When it does not snow?
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When are sunrise and sunset in May?
How long on average sun shines in May?
What is the month with the highest UV index?
What is the UV index intensity in May?
Average temperature in May
Cliffside, NC
- Average high temperature in May: 78.8°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 (47.8°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 58.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.2°F).
Average pressure in May
Cliffside, 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
Cliffside, NC
- Average wind speed in May: 5.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).
Average humidity in May
Cliffside, 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 (69%).
Average rainfall in May
Cliffside, NC
- Average rainfall in May: 2.8"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").
Average rainfall days in May
Cliffside, NC
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Cliffside, NC
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Cliffside, NC
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.8 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
Cliffside, 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 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Cliffside, NC
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.4 days).
Average UV index in May
Cliffside, 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
Cliffside, NC
- Average cloud cover in May: 35
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in May
Cliffside, 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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