May weather forecast
Granite Quarry, NC

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Granite Quarry, is a warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 78.4°F (25.8°C) and 58.6°F (14.8°C).

Temperature

The arrival of May brings a soft temperature shift, with the average high-temperature nudging from an agreeable 70°F (21.1°C) in April to a warm 78.4°F (25.8°C). Throughout May, the temperature tends to fall to a consistent average low of 58.6°F (14.8°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Granite Quarry, North Carolina, are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

In Granite Quarry, in May, it is raining for 17 days, with typically 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Granite Quarry, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.1 days and collects up to 30.04" (763mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Granite Quarry, snow does not fall in April through November.

Daylight

In Granite Quarry, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 4min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:31 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.5h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during May morphs into the following directions:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades.
Updated: Jun 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Granite Quarry, is 78.4°F (25.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 58.6°F (14.8°C).

What are the most humid months?

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in May?

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

How much does it rain in May?

In Granite Quarry, in May, during 17 rainfall days, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Granite Quarry, snow does not fall in April through November.

What is the average length of the day in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 4min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:31 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Granite Quarry?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.5h.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Granite Quarry.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Granite Quarry, NC

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 58.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Granite Quarry, NC

Average pressure in May - Granite Quarry, 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 (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Granite Quarry, NC

Average wind speed in May - Granite Quarry, NC
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Granite Quarry, NC

Average humidity in May - Granite Quarry, NC
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

Average rainfall in May
Granite Quarry, NC

Average rainfall in May - Granite Quarry, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.89").

Average rainfall days in May
Granite Quarry, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Granite Quarry, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Granite Quarry, NC

Average snowfall in May - Granite Quarry, NC
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Granite Quarry, NC

Average snowfall days in May - Granite Quarry, NC
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.2 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
Granite Quarry, NC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Granite Quarry, 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 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Granite Quarry, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Granite Quarry, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Granite Quarry, NC

Average UV index in May - Granite Quarry, 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, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Granite Quarry, NC

Average cloud cover in May - Granite Quarry, NC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in May
Granite Quarry, NC

Average visibility in May - Granite Quarry, 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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