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
The arrival of May in Highlands brings a soft temperature shift, with the average high-temperature nudging from a comfortable 64°F (17.8°C) in April to a pleasant 72°F (22.2°C). The average temperature during May nights is registered at a cool 52°F (11.1°C).Humidity
February, March, May, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Highlands, during May, the rain falls for 17.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 177.1 rainfall days, and 41.42" (1052mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Highlands is 14h and 1min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:41 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Highlands, the average sunshine in May is 9.4h.UV index
In Highlands, North Carolina, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 5 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.
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Average temperature in May
Highlands, NC
- Average high temperature in May: 72°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.7°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 52°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28°F).
Average pressure in May
Highlands, NC
- Average pressure in May: 30.03"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Highlands, NC
- Average wind speed in May: 4.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (5.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.5mph).
Average humidity in May
Highlands, NC
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March, May, September and December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (76%).
Average rainfall in May
Highlands, NC
- Average rainfall in May: 3.5"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.24").
Average rainfall days in May
Highlands, NC
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Highlands, NC
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (7.44").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Highlands, NC
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Highlands, 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 2min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in May
Highlands, NC
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.7 days).
Average UV index in May
Highlands, NC
- Average UV index in May: 5
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Highlands, NC
- Average cloud cover in May: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in May
Highlands, NC
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is June (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
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