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
Columbus's May weather indicates a minor increase in high-temperatures, edging from April's pleasant 69.3°F (20.7°C) to a moderately hot 77.5°F (25.3°C). Throughout May, the average low-temperature dips to a moderate 56.1°F (13.4°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 75%.Rainfall
In Columbus, in May, it is raining for 16.8 days, with typically 2.99" (76mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Columbus, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159.2 days and collects up to 31.73" (806mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Columbus, snow does not fall in April through October.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 2min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:37 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 10.1h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Columbus. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during May morphs into the following directions:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Columbus, NC
- Average high temperature in May: 77.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.1°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 56.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.1°F).
Average pressure in May
Columbus, 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 (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Columbus, NC
- Average wind speed in May: 5.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).
Average humidity in May
Columbus, NC
- Average humidity in May: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).
Average rainfall in May
Columbus, NC
- Average rainfall in May: 2.99"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").
Average rainfall days in May
Columbus, NC
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).
Average snowfall in May
Columbus, NC
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.99").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Columbus, NC
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.9 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
Columbus, 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: 10h and 1min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in May
Columbus, NC
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.4 days).
Average UV index in May
Columbus, 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
Columbus, NC
- Average cloud cover in May: 33
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in May
Columbus, 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).
Columbus, North Carolina, USA
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