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 onset of May brings a minor temperature shift, with the average high-temperature moving from a pleasant 70.2°F (21.2°C) in April to a moderately hot 78.3°F (25.7°C). May brings an average low-temperature of 56.8°F (13.8°C) to Forest City.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 75%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 15.6 days. Throughout May, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 138 rainfall days, and 17.91" (455mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
April through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 2min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:36 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 10h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index in Forest City, North Carolina, are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in May translates into this advice:
Endorse precautions and be consistent with sun safety guidelines. Preventing sunburn is paramount. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.
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Average temperature in May
Forest City, NC
- Average high temperature in May: 78.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.3°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 56.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.1°F).
Average pressure in May
Forest City, 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
Forest City, NC
- Average wind speed in May: 5.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.8mph).
Average humidity in May
Forest City, 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 (69%).
Average rainfall in May
Forest City, NC
- Average rainfall in May: 1.77"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.98").
Average rainfall days in May
Forest City, NC
- Average rainfall days in May: 15.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
Forest City, NC
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.18").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Forest City, NC
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 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
Forest City, 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 48min).
- Average sunshine in May: 10h and 0min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Forest City, NC
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.7 days).
Average UV index in May
Forest City, NC
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Forest City, NC
- Average cloud cover in May: 34
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in May
Forest 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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