May weather forecast
Glendale Springs, NC

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Glendale Springs, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 50.5°F (10.3°C) and 70.2°F (21.2°C).

Temperature

May's arrival brings a slight change in high-temperatures, adjusting from an enjoyable 61.5°F (16.4°C) in April to an agreeable 70.2°F (21.2°C). Glendale Springs registers a consistent average low-temperature of 50.5°F (10.3°C) during May.

Humidity

May and September, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Glendale Springs, during May, the rain falls for 11.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 118.5 rainfall days, and 21.5" (546mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Glendale Springs aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 17.9 snowfall days, and 14.37" (365mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 7min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:37 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.3h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 5 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Glendale Springs, is 70.2°F (21.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 50.5°F (10.3°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are May and September, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in May in Glendale Springs?

In May, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Glendale Springs, in May, it is raining for 11.7 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Glendale Springs. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Glendale Springs aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Glendale Springs have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 7min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:37 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.3h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Glendale Springs, NC

Average temperature in May - Glendale Springs, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 70.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 50.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Glendale Springs, NC

Average pressure in May - Glendale Springs, 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
Glendale Springs, NC

Average wind speed in May - Glendale Springs, NC
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Glendale Springs, NC

Average humidity in May - Glendale Springs, NC
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and September (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in May
Glendale Springs, NC

Average rainfall in May - Glendale Springs, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.26").

Average rainfall days in May
Glendale Springs, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Glendale Springs, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Glendale Springs, NC

Average snowfall in May - Glendale Springs, NC
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Glendale Springs, NC

Average snowfall days in May - Glendale Springs, NC
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Glendale Springs, NC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Glendale Springs, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Glendale Springs, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Glendale Springs, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Glendale Springs, NC

Average UV index in May - Glendale Springs, NC
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Glendale Springs, NC

Average cloud cover in May - Glendale Springs, NC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in May
Glendale Springs, NC

Average visibility in May - Glendale Springs, NC
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The month with the highest visibility is November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (4mi).

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