May weather forecast
Creston, NC

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Creston, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 50.5°F (10.3°C) and 70.3°F (21.3°C).

Temperature

With the onset of May, Creston's average high-temperature sees a modest rise, moving from April's enjoyable 62.1°F (16.7°C) to an agreeable 70.3°F (21.3°C). Creston experiences an average low-temperature of 50.5°F (10.3°C) in the month of May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Creston, in May, during 19.1 rainfall days, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Creston, during the entire year, the rain falls for 176.9 days and collects up to 31.61" (803mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Creston aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 38.9 snowfall days, and 20.67" (525mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:38 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Act with care - The suggestion to avoid sunburn is emphasized. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Jun 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 70.3°F (21.3°C) and 50.5°F (10.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May in Creston?

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 19.1 days. Throughout May, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Creston?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Creston aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Creston have in May?

In Creston, North Carolina, the average day length in May is 14h and 7min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Creston?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:38 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.3h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Creston?

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In Creston, North Carolina, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Creston, NC

Average temperature in May - Creston, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 70.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 50.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Creston, NC

Average pressure in May - Creston, 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 (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Creston, NC

Average wind speed in May - Creston, NC
  • Average wind speed in May: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in May
Creston, NC

Average humidity in May - Creston, NC
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in May
Creston, NC

Average rainfall in May - Creston, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

Average rainfall days in May
Creston, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Creston, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 19.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Creston, NC

Average snowfall in May - Creston, NC
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Creston, NC

Average snowfall days in May - Creston, NC
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Creston, NC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Creston, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Creston, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Creston, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Creston, NC

Average UV index in May - Creston, NC
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Creston, NC

Average cloud cover in May - Creston, NC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in May
Creston, NC

Average visibility in May - Creston, NC
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).

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