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
Henderson's weather in May shows a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving slightly up from April's pleasant 70.2°F (21.2°C) to a moderately hot 78.1°F (25.6°C). Nighttime temperature experiences an average drop to a mild 58.8°F (14.9°C) in May.Humidity
In Henderson, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 16.6 days. Throughout May, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Henderson, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157.1 days and collects up to 29.41" (747mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
April through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 7min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:25 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 9.5h.UV index
In Henderson, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. 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. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.
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Average temperature in May
Henderson, NC
- Average high temperature in May: 78.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.8°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 58.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.1°F).
Average pressure in May
Henderson, 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
Henderson, NC
- Average wind speed in May: 6.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity in May
Henderson, NC
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).
Average rainfall in May
Henderson, NC
- Average rainfall in May: 2.68"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.09").
Average rainfall days in May
Henderson, NC
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).
Average snowfall in May
Henderson, NC
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Henderson, NC
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.9 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
Henderson, 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 3min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Henderson, NC
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (12.1 days).
Average UV index in May
Henderson, NC
- Average UV index in May: 6
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Henderson, NC
- Average cloud cover in May: 40
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in May
Henderson, 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).
Henderson, North Carolina, USA
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