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 embrace of May brings a minor uplift in the average high-temperature, shifting from a pleasant 71.8°F (22.1°C) in April to a warm 79.5°F (26.4°C). Fairmont's temperature drops to an average low of 61.9°F (16.6°C) during the nights of May.Humidity
May, August and September, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months in Fairmont.Rainfall
In Fairmont, during May, the rain falls for 16.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 165.2 rainfall days, and 34.57" (878mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
April through November are months without snowfall in Fairmont.Daylight
In Fairmont, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 59min.On the first day of May in Fairmont, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:23 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 9.7h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 transforms into these recommendations:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Fairmont in May?
What are the most humid months in Fairmont?
What is the average humidity in May in Fairmont?
How many days does it rain in May in Fairmont?
When it does not snow in Fairmont?
What is the average length of the day in May in Fairmont?
What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Fairmont?
How many hours of sunshine does Fairmont have in May?
What is the UV index reading in May in Fairmont?
Average temperature in May
Fairmont, NC
- Average high temperature in May: 79.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.4°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 61.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36°F).
Average pressure in May
Fairmont, NC
- Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Fairmont, NC
- Average wind speed in May: 7.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).
Average humidity in May
Fairmont, NC
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and September (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (72%).
Average rainfall in May
Fairmont, NC
- Average rainfall in May: 3.54"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.69").
Average rainfall days in May
Fairmont, NC
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).
Average snowfall in May
Fairmont, 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, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Fairmont, NC
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Fairmont, NC
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 4min
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 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Fairmont, NC
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Fairmont, 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
Fairmont, NC
- Average cloud cover in May: 37
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in May
Fairmont, 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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