May weather forecast
Iron Station, NC

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Iron Station, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 78.4°F (25.8°C) and min 57.9°F (14.4°C).

Temperature

May marks a minor ascent in the average high-temperature, adjusting from April's pleasant 70.2°F (21.2°C) to a warm 78.4°F (25.8°C). Throughout May, Iron Station records an average temperature of 57.9°F (14.4°C) at night.

Humidity

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the most humid months in Iron Station, North Carolina.

Rainfall

In Iron Station, in May, it is raining for 15.9 days, with typically 3.03" (77mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Iron Station, North Carolina, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.9 days and collects up to 32.6" (828mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 3min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 8:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:34 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Iron Station in May?

In Iron Station, 78.4°F (25.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 57.9°F (14.4°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity in Iron Station are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the average humidity in May?

In Iron Station, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Iron Station, in May, during 15.9 rainfall days, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

April through October are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In Iron Station, the average day length in May is 14h and 3min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 8:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:34 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Iron Station have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.5h.

When is the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in May?

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

Average temperature in May - Iron Station, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 78.4°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 (46.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 57.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Iron Station, NC

Average pressure in May - Iron Station, 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
Iron Station, NC

Average wind speed in May - Iron Station, NC
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in May
Iron Station, NC

Average humidity in May - Iron Station, NC
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

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

Average rainfall in May
Iron Station, NC

Average rainfall in May - Iron Station, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.03"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.01").

Average rainfall days in May
Iron Station, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Iron Station, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Iron Station, NC

Average snowfall in May - Iron Station, NC
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Iron Station, NC

Average snowfall days in May - Iron Station, NC
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.2 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
Iron Station, NC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Iron Station, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Iron Station, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Iron Station, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).

Average UV index in May
Iron Station, NC

Average UV index in May - Iron Station, 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, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Iron Station, NC

Average cloud cover in May - Iron Station, NC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Iron Station, NC

Average visibility in May - Iron Station, NC
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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