May weather forecast
East Rockingham, NC

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in East Rockingham, is a warm month, with an average temperature ranging between min 61.2°F (16.2°C) and max 79.9°F (26.6°C).

Temperature

A gentle upsurge in temperatures occurs as April gives way to May, with average highs shifting from a pleasant 72°F (22.2°C) to a moderately hot 79.9°F (26.6°C). East Rockingham experiences an average nighttime temperature of 61.2°F (16.2°C) in the month of May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall are May and December, with an average 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In East Rockingham, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:27 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.8h.

UV index

In East Rockingham, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 6 during May translates into the following directions:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for East Rockingham in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in East Rockingham, is 79.9°F (26.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 61.2°F (16.2°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 75%.

What is the rainiest month?

The wettest months are May and December, with an average 3.07" (78mm) of rainfall.

How much does it rain in May?

In East Rockingham, North Carolina, during May, the rain falls for 16.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

April through October are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length in East Rockingham is 14h and 1min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:27 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In East Rockingham, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.8h.

How high is the UV index in May?

In East Rockingham, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
East Rockingham, NC

Average temperature in May - East Rockingham, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 79.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 61.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.3°F).

Average pressure in May
East Rockingham, NC

Average pressure in May - East Rockingham, NC
  • Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
East Rockingham, NC

Average wind speed in May - East Rockingham, NC
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in May
East Rockingham, NC

Average humidity in May - East Rockingham, 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 (71%).

Average rainfall in May
East Rockingham, NC

Average rainfall in May - East Rockingham, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.07"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and December (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.01").

Average rainfall days in May
East Rockingham, NC

Average rainfall days in May - East Rockingham, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
East Rockingham, NC

Average snowfall in May - East Rockingham, NC
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
East Rockingham, NC

Average snowfall days in May - East Rockingham, NC
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.2 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
East Rockingham, NC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - East Rockingham, 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 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
East Rockingham, NC

Average sunshine days in May - East Rockingham, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).

Average UV index in May
East Rockingham, NC

Average UV index in May - East Rockingham, NC
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
East Rockingham, NC

Average cloud cover in May - East Rockingham, NC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 36

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and October (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
East Rockingham, NC

Average visibility in May - East Rockingham, 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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