May weather forecast
Linville Falls, NC

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Linville Falls, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 50.9°F (10.5°C) and 71.2°F (21.8°C).

Temperature

The shift into May brings a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a comfortable 62.8°F (17.1°C) in April to an agreeable 71.2°F (21.8°C). Linville Falls's temperature lowers to a mean of 50.9°F (10.5°C) during the nights in May.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 20.6 days and accumulates 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Linville Falls aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. In Linville Falls, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.7 days and aggregates up to 13.31" (338mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Linville Falls is 14h and 5min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:38 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Linville Falls, the average sunshine in May is 9.1h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 5 during May translates into the following guidance:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

The high-temperature, in May, in Linville Falls, is 71.2°F (21.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 50.9°F (10.5°C).

What are the most humid months?

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

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 80%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 20.6 days and typically aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Linville Falls in May?

In Linville Falls, in May, during 20.6 rainfall days, 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Linville Falls aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Linville Falls have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 5min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:38 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Linville Falls have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.1h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In Linville Falls, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Linville Falls, NC

Average temperature in May - Linville Falls, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 71.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 50.9°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 (25.7°F).

Average pressure in May
Linville Falls, NC

Average pressure in May - Linville Falls, 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
Linville Falls, NC

Average wind speed in May - Linville Falls, NC
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Linville Falls, NC

Average humidity in May - Linville Falls, NC
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

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

Average rainfall in May
Linville Falls, NC

Average rainfall in May - Linville Falls, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.93").

Average rainfall days in May
Linville Falls, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Linville Falls, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 20.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Linville Falls, NC

Average snowfall in May - Linville Falls, NC
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Linville Falls, NC

Average snowfall days in May - Linville Falls, NC
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Linville Falls, NC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Linville Falls, 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 1min

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 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Linville Falls, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Linville Falls, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 8.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Linville Falls, NC

Average UV index in May - Linville Falls, 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
Linville Falls, NC

Average cloud cover in May - Linville Falls, NC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in May
Linville Falls, NC

Average visibility in May - Linville Falls, NC
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

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

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