May weather forecast
Mount Airy, NC

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Mount Airy, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 55°F (12.8°C) and 75.7°F (24.3°C).

Temperature

Mount Airy, North Carolina, in May denotes a subtle temperature transition, adjusting from an average high of a comfortable 66.9°F (19.4°C) in April to a moderately hot 75.7°F (24.3°C). The mean low-temperature during May nights is a fresh 55°F (12.8°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Mount Airy, in May, it is raining for 16.7 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Mount Airy, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.6 days and collects up to 28.31" (719mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Mount Airy, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 8:10 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:34 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Mount Airy, the average sunshine in May 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 estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during May morphs into the following directions:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Mount Airy, is 75.7°F (24.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 55°F (12.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Mount Airy, in May, during 16.7 rainfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

May through October are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in May?

In May, in Mount Airy, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

What is the average length of the day in May?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Mount Airy?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 8:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:34 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Mount Airy have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.7h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In Mount Airy, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Mount Airy, NC

Average temperature in May - Mount Airy, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 75.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 55°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).

Average pressure in May
Mount Airy, NC

Average pressure in May - Mount Airy, 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 (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Mount Airy, NC

Average wind speed in May - Mount Airy, NC
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Mount Airy, NC

Average humidity in May - Mount Airy, NC
  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

Average rainfall in May
Mount Airy, NC

Average rainfall in May - Mount Airy, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

Average rainfall days in May
Mount Airy, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Mount Airy, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Mount Airy, NC

Average snowfall in May - Mount Airy, NC
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

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

Average snowfall days in May
Mount Airy, NC

Average snowfall days in May - Mount Airy, NC
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Mount Airy, NC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Mount Airy, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Mount Airy, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Mount Airy, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.6 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Mount Airy, NC

Average UV index in May - Mount Airy, 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
Mount Airy, NC

Average cloud cover in May - Mount Airy, NC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 38

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

Average visibility in May
Mount Airy, NC

Average visibility in May - Mount Airy, NC
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

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

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