May weather forecast
Kernersville, NC

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Kernersville, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average high of 77.5°F (25.3°C) and an average low of 57.6°F (14.2°C).

Temperature

Kernersville in May denotes a subtle temperature transition, adjusting from an average high of an agreeable 69.1°F (20.6°C) in April to a moderately hot 77.5°F (25.3°C). An average low-temperature of 57.6°F (14.2°C) is observed during May nights.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 17.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 6min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:31 pm EDT.

Sunshine

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

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 threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, a regular UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions against overexposure. Protection against sun damage is needed. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Kernersville in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Kernersville, records 77.5°F (25.3°C), while the low-temperature is 57.6°F (14.2°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

What is the average humidity in May?

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

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 17.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Kernersville, North Carolina, in May, it is raining for 17.3 days, with typically 3.27" (83mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

April through October are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In Kernersville, the average day length in May is 14h and 6min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:31 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

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

What is the month with the highest UV index in Kernersville?

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

What is the UV index reading in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Kernersville, NC

Average temperature in May - Kernersville, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 77.5°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 (45.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 57.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Kernersville, NC

Average pressure in May - Kernersville, 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
Kernersville, NC

Average wind speed in May - Kernersville, NC
  • Average wind speed in May: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Kernersville, NC

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in May
Kernersville, NC

Average rainfall in May - Kernersville, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.27"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.05").

Average rainfall days in May
Kernersville, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Kernersville, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Kernersville, NC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Kernersville, NC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.8 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
Kernersville, NC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Kernersville, 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 July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Kernersville, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Kernersville, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Kernersville, NC

Average UV index in May - Kernersville, 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
Kernersville, NC

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Kernersville, NC

Average visibility in May - Kernersville, 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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