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
The start of May signals a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a pleasant 70.3°F (21.3°C) in April to a moderately hot 77.9°F (25.5°C). In May, Elm City's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 60.4°F (15.8°C) during the night.Humidity
May and September, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Elm City, in May, during 17.1 rainfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 165.9 rainfall days, and 33.23" (844mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
April through October are months without snowfall in Elm City.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 4min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 7:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 9.6h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 6 during May translates into the following guidance:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.
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Average temperature in May
Elm City, NC
- Average high temperature in May: 77.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.2°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 60.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.9°F).
Average pressure in May
Elm City, NC
- Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Elm City, NC
- Average wind speed in May: 7.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).
Average humidity in May
Elm City, NC
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and September (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (73%).
Average rainfall in May
Elm City, NC
- Average rainfall in May: 2.95"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.32").
Average rainfall days in May
Elm City, NC
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).
Average snowfall in May
Elm City, NC
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.26").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Elm City, NC
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (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
Elm City, 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 4min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Elm City, NC
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.4 days).
Average UV index in May
Elm City, NC
- Average UV index in May: 6
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Elm City, NC
- Average cloud cover in May: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in May
Elm City, 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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