May weather forecast
Cooleemee, NC

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Cooleemee, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average high of 78.4°F (25.8°C) and an average low of 57.7°F (14.3°C).

Temperature

As April gives way to May, the average high-temperature displays an increase, moving from an agreeable 69.4°F (20.8°C) to a warm 78.4°F (25.8°C). In Cooleemee, an average nighttime temperature of 57.7°F (14.3°C) is expected during May.

Humidity

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the most humid months in Cooleemee, North Carolina.

Rainfall

In Cooleemee, in May, during 17 rainfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 157.9 rainfall days, and 30.83" (783mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Cooleemee is 14h and 4min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:32 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 reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Cooleemee in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Cooleemee, records 78.4°F (25.8°C), while the low-temperature is 57.7°F (14.3°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

What is the average humidity in May?

In Cooleemee, the average relative humidity in May is 75%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Cooleemee, in May, during 17 rainfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

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

How many hours of daylight does Cooleemee have in May?

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

When are sunrise and 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 6:07 am and sunset at 8:32 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Cooleemee have in May?

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

When is 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?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Cooleemee, NC

Average temperature in May - Cooleemee, 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 (46.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 57.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.9°F).

Average pressure in May
Cooleemee, NC

Average pressure in May - Cooleemee, 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
Cooleemee, NC

Average wind speed in May - Cooleemee, NC
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Cooleemee, NC

Average humidity in May - Cooleemee, 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
Cooleemee, NC

Average rainfall in May - Cooleemee, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.99"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.01").

Average rainfall days in May
Cooleemee, NC

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Cooleemee, NC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Cooleemee, NC

Average snowfall days in May - Cooleemee, 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
Cooleemee, NC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Cooleemee, 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 month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Cooleemee, NC

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Cooleemee, NC

Average UV index in May - Cooleemee, 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
Cooleemee, NC

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in May
Cooleemee, NC

Average visibility in May - Cooleemee, 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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