May weather forecast
Huntersville, NC

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Weather in May

May brings warmer weather to Huntersville, North Carolina, hinting towards the forthcoming summer months. There is a substantial increase in daylight that paints a picturesque morning. The warmest days appear sporadically as the average temperature highs move well into the 70s°F. However, it is a rainy month as well. The city experiences rainfall, though fairly less in terms of volume compared to April. During this month, the weather swings between sunshine and rainfall creating a beautiful cycle.

Temperature

The shift from April to May sees a slight increase in the average high-temperature, transitioning from an agreeable 70.2°F (21.2°C) to a warm 79°F (26.1°C). The average low-temperature of 58.8°F (14.9°C) is witnessed during May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 75%.

Rainfall

In Huntersville, in May, during 16.3 rainfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Huntersville, North Carolina, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159.6 days and collects up to 33.07" (840mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Huntersville, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

In Huntersville, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 2min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:32 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Huntersville is 9.4h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 6 during May translates into the following guidance:
Guard against overexposure. Protection from sun-induced harm is essential. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.
Updated: Jun 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 79°F (26.1°C) and 58.8°F (14.9°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 75%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Huntersville, during May, the rain falls for 16.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Huntersville, snow does not fall in April through October.

How many hours of daylight does Huntersville have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 2min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:32 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Huntersville, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.4h.

When is the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in May?

In Huntersville, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Huntersville, NC

Average temperature in May - Huntersville, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 79°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 58.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.2°F).

Average pressure in May
Huntersville, NC

Average pressure in May - Huntersville, 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
Huntersville, NC

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Huntersville, NC

Average humidity in May - Huntersville, NC
  • Average humidity in May: 75%

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

Average rainfall in May
Huntersville, NC

Average rainfall in May - Huntersville, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.99"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.13").

Average rainfall days in May
Huntersville, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Huntersville, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Huntersville, NC

Average snowfall in May - Huntersville, NC
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Huntersville, NC

Average snowfall days in May - Huntersville, NC
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.4 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
Huntersville, NC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Huntersville, 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 July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Huntersville, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Huntersville, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).

Average UV index in May
Huntersville, NC

Average UV index in May - Huntersville, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Huntersville, NC

Average cloud cover in May - Huntersville, NC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 39

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in May
Huntersville, NC

Average visibility in May - Huntersville, 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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