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
Colfax's weather in May shows a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving slightly up from April's pleasant 69.1°F (20.6°C) to a moderately hot 77.5°F (25.3°C). The average temperature during May nights dips to a refreshing 57.6°F (14.2°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 17.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
April through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 6min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:31 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 9.4h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The UV index of 6 during May translates into the following guidance:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. 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. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.
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Average temperature in May
Colfax, NC
- Average high temperature in May: 77.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.9°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 57.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).
Average pressure in May
Colfax, 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
Colfax, NC
- Average wind speed in May: 6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).
Average humidity in May
Colfax, NC
- Average humidity in May: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).
Average rainfall in May
Colfax, NC
- Average rainfall in May: 3.27"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.05").
Average rainfall days in May
Colfax, NC
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Colfax, NC
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Colfax, NC
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.8 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
Colfax, 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 2min
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
Colfax, NC
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Colfax, 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
Colfax, NC
- Average cloud cover in May: 39
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Colfax, 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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