May weather forecast
Piney Creek, NC

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Piney Creek, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average high of 71.1°F (21.7°C) and an average low of 51.4°F (10.8°C).

Temperature

The beginning of May signals a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 62.8°F (17.1°C) in April to a pleasant 71.1°F (21.7°C). In May, the average low-temperature in Piney Creek records at a cool 51.4°F (10.8°C) during the nights.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Piney Creek are May, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall in Piney Creek, North Carolina. Rain falls for 18.9 days and accumulates 4.13" (105mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Piney Creek aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Piney Creek, there are 26.6 snowfall days, and 22.64" (575mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Piney Creek, North Carolina, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 8min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:37 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Take heed. Individuals of lighter complexion can be burned in less than half an hour. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Piney Creek?

The high-temperature during May is 71.1°F (21.7°C) and the low-temperature is 51.4°F (10.8°C).

What is the most humid month in Piney Creek?

May, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months in Piney Creek.

What is the average humidity in May in Piney Creek?

In Piney Creek, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

What is the wettest month in Piney Creek?

The month with the most rainfall in Piney Creek, North Carolina, is May, when the rain falls for 18.9 days and typically aggregates up to 4.13" (105mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Piney Creek in May?

In Piney Creek, in May, it is raining for 18.9 days, with typically 4.13" (105mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Piney Creek?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Piney Creek. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Piney Creek aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Piney Creek?

The average day length in May in Piney Creek is 14h and 8min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Piney Creek?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of the month, in Piney Creek, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:37 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Piney Creek have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Piney Creek, North Carolina, is 9h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Piney Creek?

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

Average temperature in May - Piney Creek, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 71.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 51.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

Average pressure in May
Piney Creek, NC

Average pressure in May - Piney Creek, 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
Piney Creek, NC

Average wind speed in May - Piney Creek, NC
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Piney Creek, NC

Average humidity in May - Piney Creek, NC
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September and December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, June, July and November (76%).

Average rainfall in May
Piney Creek, NC

Average rainfall in May - Piney Creek, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.32").

Average rainfall days in May
Piney Creek, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Piney Creek, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 18.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Piney Creek, NC

Average snowfall in May - Piney Creek, NC
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.77").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Piney Creek, NC

Average snowfall days in May - Piney Creek, NC
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Piney Creek, NC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Piney Creek, 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 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Piney Creek, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Piney Creek, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 10.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Piney Creek, NC

Average UV index in May - Piney Creek, NC
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Piney Creek, NC

Average cloud cover in May - Piney Creek, NC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 44

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in May
Piney Creek, NC

Average visibility in May - Piney Creek, NC
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

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

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