May weather forecast
Lansing, NC

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Lansing, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average high of 70.2°F (21.2°C) and an average low of 50.5°F (10.3°C).

Temperature

May signals a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from April's comfortable 61.5°F (16.4°C) to an agreeable 70.2°F (21.2°C). In Lansing, an average low-temperature of 50.5°F (10.3°C) is recorded during May nights.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May and September, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout May, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Lansing, during the entire year, the rain falls for 119.1 days and collects up to 21.93" (557mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Lansing. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Lansing aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Lansing, there are 17.9 snowfall days, and 14.37" (365mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Lansing is 14h and 8min.
On the first day of May in Lansing, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:38 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.3h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Lansing in May?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Lansing are 70.2°F (21.2°C) and 50.5°F (10.3°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month in Lansing?

The months with the highest humidity in Lansing, North Carolina, are May and September, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

What is the average humidity in May in Lansing?

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

How many days does it rain in May in Lansing?

In Lansing, North Carolina, during May, the rain falls for 11.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Lansing?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Lansing aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Lansing have in May?

In May, the average day length in Lansing is 14h and 8min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Lansing?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, in Lansing, North Carolina, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:38 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Lansing have in May?

In Lansing, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.3h.

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

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Lansing.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Lansing?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Lansing, North Carolina, is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in May
Lansing, NC

Average temperature in May - Lansing, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 70.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 50.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Lansing, NC

Average pressure in May - Lansing, 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
Lansing, NC

Average wind speed in May - Lansing, NC
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Lansing, NC

Average humidity in May - Lansing, NC
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

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

Average rainfall in May
Lansing, NC

Average rainfall in May - Lansing, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.28").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March, October and November (1.38").

Average rainfall days in May
Lansing, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Lansing, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Lansing, NC

Average snowfall in May - Lansing, NC
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Lansing, NC

Average snowfall days in May - Lansing, NC
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Lansing, NC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Lansing, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Lansing, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Lansing, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Lansing, NC

Average UV index in May - Lansing, NC
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Lansing, NC

Average cloud cover in May - Lansing, NC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in May
Lansing, NC

Average visibility in May - Lansing, NC
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The month with the highest visibility is November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (4mi).

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