May weather forecast
Hot Springs, NC

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Hot Springs, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 71.8°F (22.1°C) and 51.1°F (10.6°C).

Temperature

Hot Springs's transition into May brings a slight rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a comfortable 64°F (17.8°C) in April to a pleasant 71.8°F (22.1°C). In Hot Springs, an average temperature of 51.1°F (10.6°C) is noted during May nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 21.9 days and typically aggregates up to 4.53" (115mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows in Hot Springs. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Hot Springs aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Hot Springs, during the entire year, snow falls for 39 days and aggregates up to 26.14" (664mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Hot Springs, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:42 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.4h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Hot Springs is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, a regular UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 71.8°F (22.1°C) and 51.1°F (10.6°C) respectively.

What are the most humid months?

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

What is the average humidity in May?

In Hot Springs, North Carolina, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 21.9 days and typically aggregates up to 4.53" (115mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Hot Springs, in May, it is raining for 21.9 days, with typically 4.53" (115mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Hot Springs aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Hot Springs?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 5min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Hot Springs?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:42 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Hot Springs have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.4h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Hot Springs?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Hot Springs, NC

Average temperature in May - Hot Springs, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 71.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 51.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in May
Hot Springs, NC

Average pressure in May - Hot 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
Hot Springs, NC

Average wind speed in May - Hot Springs, NC
  • Average wind speed in May: 5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.4mph).

Average humidity in May
Hot Springs, NC

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

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

Average rainfall in May
Hot Springs, NC

Average rainfall in May - Hot Springs, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.53"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.52").

Average rainfall days in May
Hot Springs, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Hot Springs, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 21.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Hot Springs, NC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is December (8.11").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Hot Springs, NC

Average snowfall days in May - Hot Springs, NC
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Hot 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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Hot Springs, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Hot Springs, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 7.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Hot Springs, NC

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

The month with the highest UV index is August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Hot Springs, NC

Average cloud cover in May - Hot Springs, NC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in May
Hot Springs, NC

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

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).

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