May weather forecast
High Falls, NC

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in High Falls, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 60.6°F (15.9°C) and 79.3°F (26.3°C).

Temperature

In May, the average high-temperature marginally rises from a pleasant 71.8°F (22.1°C) in April to a warm 79.3°F (26.3°C). High Falls observes an average low-temperature of 60.6°F (15.9°C) during May.

Humidity

In High Falls, the average relative humidity in May is 75%.

Rainfall

In High Falls, during May, the rain falls for 15.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 159.1 rainfall days, and 30.47" (774mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In High Falls, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

In High Falls, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 3min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:27 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In High Falls, the average sunshine in May is 9.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: During May, 6 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in High Falls?

High Falls in May has an average high-temperature of 79.3°F (26.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 60.6°F (15.9°C).

What is the average humidity in May in High Falls?

The average relative humidity in May in High Falls, North Carolina, is 75%.

How much does it rain in High Falls in May?

In High Falls, in May, during 15.3 rainfall days, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in High Falls?

April through October are months without snowfall in High Falls.

How many hours of daylight does High Falls have in May?

In May, the average day length in High Falls is 14h and 3min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in High Falls?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:27 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in High Falls?

In May, the average sunshine duration in High Falls, North Carolina, is 9.7h.

What is the UV index reading in May in High Falls?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in High Falls is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
High Falls, NC

Average temperature in May - High Falls, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 79.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 60.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.4°F).

Average pressure in May
High Falls, NC

Average pressure in May - High Falls, 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 (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
High Falls, NC

Average wind speed in May - High Falls, NC
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in May
High Falls, NC

Average humidity in May - High Falls, 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 (71%).

Average rainfall in May
High Falls, NC

Average rainfall in May - High Falls, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.07"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.89").

Average rainfall days in May
High Falls, NC

Average rainfall days in May - High Falls, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
High Falls, NC

Average snowfall in May - High Falls, NC
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.02").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
High Falls, NC

Average snowfall days in May - High Falls, NC
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.5 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
High Falls, NC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - High Falls, 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: 9h and 4min

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
High Falls, NC

Average sunshine days in May - High Falls, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (11.4 days).

Average UV index in May
High Falls, NC

Average UV index in May - High Falls, NC
  • Average UV index in May: 6

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

Average cloud cover in May
High Falls, NC

Average cloud cover in May - High Falls, NC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 37

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
High Falls, NC

Average visibility in May - High Falls, 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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