May weather forecast
Moravian Falls, NC

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Moravian Falls, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 54.1°F (12.3°C) and 74.8°F (23.8°C).

Temperature

May's arrival sees a rise in the average high-temperature, jumping from April's comfortable 65.8°F (18.8°C) to a moderately hot 74.8°F (23.8°C). Nighttime temperatures hover around an average low of 54.1°F (12.3°C) in May.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In Moravian Falls, during May, the rain falls for 18.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 171 rainfall days, and 32.76" (832mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Moravian Falls aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Moravian Falls, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.5 days and aggregates up to 8.11" (206mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 6min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:36 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.7h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in May translates into the following instructions:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

In Moravian Falls, 74.8°F (23.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 54.1°F (12.3°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the most humid month?

May, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in May?

In Moravian Falls, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Moravian Falls, in May, during 18.1 rainfall days, 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Moravian Falls aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in May is 14h and 6min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:36 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.7h.

When is the highest UV index in Moravian Falls?

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

How high is the UV index in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Moravian Falls, NC

Average temperature in May - Moravian Falls, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 74.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 54.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).

Average pressure in May
Moravian Falls, NC

Average pressure in May - Moravian 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
Moravian Falls, NC

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Moravian Falls, NC

Average humidity in May - Moravian Falls, NC
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Moravian Falls, NC

Average rainfall in May - Moravian Falls, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.05").

Average rainfall days in May
Moravian Falls, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Moravian Falls, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Moravian Falls, NC

Average snowfall in May - Moravian Falls, NC
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Moravian Falls, NC

Average snowfall days in May - Moravian Falls, NC
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Moravian 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Moravian Falls, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Moravian Falls, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Moravian Falls, NC

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

Average cloud cover in May - Moravian Falls, NC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in May
Moravian Falls, NC

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

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

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