May weather forecast
Montezuma, NC

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Montezuma, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 50.7°F (10.4°C) and 69.6°F (20.9°C).

Temperature

As Montezuma welcomes May, the average high-temperature displays a subtle shift, adjusting from a comfortable 61.3°F (16.3°C) in April to an agreeable 69.6°F (20.9°C). In Montezuma, the nighttime temperature averages to a fresh 50.7°F (10.4°C) during May.

Humidity

February, March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 19 days. Throughout May, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 178 rainfall days, and 24.96" (634mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.7 snowfall days, in May, Montezuma aggregates 0.47" (12mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 46.4 snowfall days, and 22.01" (559mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:38 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Montezuma is 9.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during May translates into these guidelines:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 27, 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 Montezuma, is 69.6°F (20.9°C), while the low-temperature averages to 50.7°F (10.4°C).

What is the most humid month?

February, March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 80%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Montezuma, in May, during 19 rainfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.7 snowfall days, in May, Montezuma aggregates 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 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 Montezuma have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.4h.

When is the highest UV index in Montezuma?

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

How high is the UV index in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Montezuma, NC

Average temperature in May - Montezuma, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 50.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Montezuma, NC

Average pressure in May - Montezuma, 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
Montezuma, NC

Average wind speed in May - Montezuma, NC
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.6mph).

Average humidity in May
Montezuma, NC

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March, May and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and November (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Montezuma, NC

Average rainfall in May - Montezuma, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.38").

Average rainfall days in May
Montezuma, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Montezuma, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 19 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Montezuma, NC

Average snowfall in May - Montezuma, NC
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.47"

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
Montezuma, NC

Average snowfall days in May - Montezuma, NC
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Montezuma, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Montezuma, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Montezuma, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9 days).

Average UV index in May
Montezuma, NC

Average UV index in May - Montezuma, 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
Montezuma, NC

Average cloud cover in May - Montezuma, NC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in May
Montezuma, NC

Average visibility in May - Montezuma, 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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