May weather forecast
Franklinton, NC

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Franklinton, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between min 59.4°F (15.2°C) and max 78.4°F (25.8°C).

Temperature

A subtle rise in the average high-temperature is observed during May, adjusting from a pleasant 70.3°F (21.3°C) in April to a moderately hot 78.4°F (25.8°C). The low-temperature average for Franklinton during May stands at a refreshing 59.4°F (15.2°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Franklinton, during May, the rain falls for 17.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation. In Franklinton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 147.9 days and collects up to 26.06" (662mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In Franklinton, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 6min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of May, in Franklinton, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:25 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.4h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.
Updated: Jul 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 78.4°F (25.8°C) and a low-temperature of 59.4°F (15.2°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Franklinton, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Franklinton, during May, the rain falls for 17.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

April through November are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 6min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:25 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Franklinton have in May?

In Franklinton, North Carolina, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.4h.

How high is the UV index in May?

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

Average temperature in May - Franklinton, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 78.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 59.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32°F).

Average pressure in May
Franklinton, NC

Average pressure in May - Franklinton, 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
Franklinton, NC

Average wind speed in May - Franklinton, NC
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in May
Franklinton, NC

Average humidity in May - Franklinton, NC
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (73%).

Average rainfall in May
Franklinton, NC

Average rainfall in May - Franklinton, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.69").

Average rainfall days in May
Franklinton, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Franklinton, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Franklinton, NC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Franklinton, NC

Average snowfall days in May - Franklinton, NC
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.4 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
Franklinton, NC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Franklinton, NC
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Franklinton, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Franklinton, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Franklinton, NC

Average UV index in May - Franklinton, NC
  • Average UV index in May: 6

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

Average cloud cover in May
Franklinton, NC

Average cloud cover in May - Franklinton, NC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in May
Franklinton, NC

Average visibility in May - Franklinton, 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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