May weather forecast
Pinnacle, NC

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Pinnacle, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 77.2°F (25.1°C) and 57.2°F (14°C).

Temperature

As Pinnacle transitions into May, the average high-temperature is observed to slightly rise from a pleasant 68.5°F (20.3°C) in April to a moderately hot 77.2°F (25.1°C). Nighttime temperatures in May average to a refreshing 57.2°F (14°C) in Pinnacle.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

Rainfall

In Pinnacle, during May, the rain falls for 17.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation. In Pinnacle, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.8 days and collects up to 30.16" (766mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:33 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Pinnacle, 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 value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 6 in May interprets into the following advice:
Skirt overexposure. People with light complexions might get scorched in under 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. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.
Updated: Jul 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

In Pinnacle, 77.2°F (25.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 57.2°F (14°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the most humid month?

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in May?

In Pinnacle, the average relative humidity in May is 75%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Pinnacle, North Carolina, during May, the rain falls for 17.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

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

What is the average length of the day in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 7min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:33 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Pinnacle, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.7h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Pinnacle, NC

Average temperature in May - Pinnacle, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 77.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 57.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Pinnacle, NC

Average pressure in May - Pinnacle, 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
Pinnacle, NC

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Pinnacle, NC

Average humidity in May - Pinnacle, NC
  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in May
Pinnacle, NC

Average rainfall in May - Pinnacle, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in May
Pinnacle, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Pinnacle, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Pinnacle, NC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Pinnacle, NC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.9 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
Pinnacle, NC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Pinnacle, 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: 11h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Pinnacle, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Pinnacle, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Pinnacle, NC

Average UV index in May - Pinnacle, 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
Pinnacle, NC

Average cloud cover in May - Pinnacle, NC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 38

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in May
Pinnacle, NC

Average visibility in May - Pinnacle, NC
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

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