May weather forecast
Eureka, NC

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Eureka, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 61.3°F (16.3°C) and 78.3°F (25.7°C).

Temperature

Entering May, Eureka notices a subtle temperature elevation, with the average high-temperature advancing from April's pleasant 70.7°F (21.5°C) to a moderately hot 78.3°F (25.7°C). Eureka's temperature lowers to a mean of 61.3°F (16.3°C) during the nights in May.

Humidity

In Eureka, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

In Eureka, in May, during 17.3 rainfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Eureka, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.8 days and collects up to 31.38" (797mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through November are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Eureka, North Carolina, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 3min.
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 5:57 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Eureka is 9.5h.

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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.
Updated: Jun 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Eureka, is 78.3°F (25.7°C) and the average low-temperature is 61.3°F (16.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Eureka, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Eureka, North Carolina, in May, during 17.3 rainfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Eureka, snow does not fall in April through November.

How many hours of daylight does Eureka have in May?

In Eureka, North Carolina, the average day length in May is 14h and 3min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Eureka?

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 5:57 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Eureka have in May?

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

What is the UV index reading in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Eureka, NC

Average temperature in May - Eureka, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 78.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 61.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Eureka, NC

Average pressure in May - Eureka, NC
  • Average pressure in May: 30.03"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
Eureka, NC

Average wind speed in May - Eureka, NC
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Eureka, NC

Average humidity in May - Eureka, NC
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (73%).

Average rainfall in May
Eureka, NC

Average rainfall in May - Eureka, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.01").

Average rainfall days in May
Eureka, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Eureka, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Eureka, NC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.98").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Eureka, NC

Average snowfall days in May - Eureka, 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
Eureka, NC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Eureka, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Eureka, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Eureka, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Eureka, NC

Average UV index in May - Eureka, 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
Eureka, NC

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in May
Eureka, NC

Average visibility in May - Eureka, 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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