May weather forecast
Mount Olive, NC

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Mount Olive, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 61.3°F (16.3°C) and 78.8°F (26°C).

Temperature

With the beginning of May, Mount Olive's average high-temperature sees a minor increase, transitioning from a pleasant 71.2°F (21.8°C) in April to a warm 78.8°F (26°C). An average low-temperature of 61.3°F (16.3°C) is recorded in the month of May.

Humidity

May, June, August and September, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Mount Olive, during May, the rain falls for 17.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 166 rainfall days, and 34.33" (872mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through November are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 2min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 7:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Mount Olive, the average sunshine in May is 9.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 6 translates into the following recommendations:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Mount Olive in May?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Mount Olive, North Carolina, are 78.8°F (26°C) and 61.3°F (16.3°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month?

May, June, August and September, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Mount Olive, during May, the rain falls for 17.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Mount Olive, snow does not fall in April through November.

How many hours of daylight does Mount Olive have in May?

In Mount Olive, the average day length in May is 14h and 2min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 7:58 pm. On the last day of the month, in Mount Olive, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.6h.

How high is the UV index in May?

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

Average temperature in May - Mount Olive, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 78.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 61.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Mount Olive, NC

Average pressure in May - Mount Olive, NC
  • Average pressure in May: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Mount Olive, NC

Average wind speed in May - Mount Olive, NC
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in May
Mount Olive, NC

Average humidity in May - Mount Olive, NC
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June, August and September (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (73%).

Average rainfall in May
Mount Olive, NC

Average rainfall in May - Mount Olive, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.77").

Average rainfall days in May
Mount Olive, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Mount Olive, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Mount Olive, NC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.83").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Mount Olive, NC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Mount Olive, NC
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 0min

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 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 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Mount Olive, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Mount Olive, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Mount Olive, NC

Average UV index in May - Mount Olive, NC
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Mount Olive, NC

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in May
Mount Olive, NC

Average visibility in May - Mount Olive, NC
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

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