May weather forecast
Penelope, NC

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Penelope, is a warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 77°F (25°C) and 56.3°F (13.5°C).

Temperature

A slight uplift in the average high-temperature marks May, adjusting from April's agreeable 68.4°F (20.2°C) to a warm 77°F (25°C). Throughout May, the nighttime temperature averages to a refreshing 56.3°F (13.5°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

In Penelope, North Carolina, in May, it is raining for 17.4 days, with typically 3.5" (89mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Penelope, North Carolina, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.1 days and collects up to 32.01" (813mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Penelope, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

In Penelope, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 4min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:35 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.8h.

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 hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Penelope in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Penelope, records 77°F (25°C), while the low-temperature is 56.3°F (13.5°C).

What are the most humid months in Penelope?

The months with the highest humidity in Penelope, North Carolina, are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the average humidity in May in Penelope?

The average relative humidity in May is 76%.

How many days does it rain in May in Penelope?

In Penelope, during May, the rain falls for 17.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Penelope?

April through October are months without snowfall in Penelope, North Carolina.

What is the average length of the day in May in Penelope?

In Penelope, North Carolina, the average day length in May is 14h and 4min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Penelope?

On the first day of May in Penelope, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:35 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Penelope?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Penelope, North Carolina, is 9.8h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Penelope?

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

How high is the UV index in May in Penelope?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Penelope, North Carolina, is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Penelope, NC

Average temperature in May - Penelope, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 77°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 56.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Penelope, NC

Average pressure in May - Penelope, 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
Penelope, NC

Average wind speed in May - Penelope, NC
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Penelope, NC

Average humidity in May - Penelope, NC
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

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

Average rainfall in May
Penelope, NC

Average rainfall in May - Penelope, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.97").

Average rainfall days in May
Penelope, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Penelope, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Penelope, NC

Average snowfall in May - Penelope, NC
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Penelope, NC

Average snowfall days in May - Penelope, NC
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.3 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
Penelope, NC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Penelope, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Penelope, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Penelope, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10 days).

Average UV index in May
Penelope, NC

Average UV index in May - Penelope, 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
Penelope, NC

Average cloud cover in May - Penelope, NC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 37

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in May
Penelope, NC

Average visibility in May - Penelope, 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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