May weather forecast
Mars Hill, NC

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Mars Hill, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature varying between 51.1°F (10.6°C) and 71.8°F (22.1°C).

Temperature

As May sets, the average high-temperature shows a slight increase, moving up from a refreshing 64°F (17.8°C) in April to an agreeable 71.8°F (22.1°C). Mars Hill's temperature in May lowers to a consistent average of 51.1°F (10.6°C) during the nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Mars Hill, North Carolina, is May, when the rain falls for 21.9 days and typically aggregates up to 4.53" (115mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Mars Hill are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Mars Hill. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Mars Hill aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Mars Hill, during the entire year, snow falls for 39 days and aggregates up to 26.14" (664mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Mars Hill, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 5min.
On the first day of May in Mars Hill, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:40 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Mars Hill is 9.4h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Mars Hill is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Mars Hill?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Mars Hill, is 71.8°F (22.1°C), while the average low-temperature is 51.1°F (10.6°C).

What is the most humid month in Mars Hill?

February, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are most humid months in Mars Hill, North Carolina.

What is the average humidity in May in Mars Hill?

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

What is the wettest month in Mars Hill?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 21.9 days and typically aggregates up to 4.53" (115mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Mars Hill?

In May, in Mars Hill, North Carolina, the rain falls for 21.9 days. Throughout May, 4.53" (115mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Mars Hill?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Mars Hill aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Mars Hill have in May?

In Mars Hill, the average day length in May is 14h and 5min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Mars Hill?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, in Mars Hill, North Carolina, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:40 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Mars Hill have in May?

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

How high is the UV index in May in Mars Hill?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Mars Hill, NC

Average temperature in May - Mars Hill, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 71.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 51.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in May
Mars Hill, NC

Average pressure in May - Mars Hill, 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
Mars Hill, NC

Average wind speed in May - Mars Hill, NC
  • Average wind speed in May: 5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.4mph).

Average humidity in May
Mars Hill, NC

Average humidity in May - Mars Hill, NC
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

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

Average rainfall in May
Mars Hill, NC

Average rainfall in May - Mars Hill, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.53"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.52").

Average rainfall days in May
Mars Hill, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Mars Hill, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 21.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Mars Hill, NC

Average snowfall in May - Mars Hill, NC
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (8.11").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Mars Hill, NC

Average snowfall days in May - Mars Hill, NC
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Mars Hill, NC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Mars Hill, NC
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min

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 June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Mars Hill, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Mars Hill, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 7.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Mars Hill, NC

Average UV index in May - Mars Hill, NC
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The month with the highest UV index is August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Mars Hill, NC

Average cloud cover in May - Mars Hill, NC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in May
Mars Hill, NC

Average visibility in May - Mars Hill, NC
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

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

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