May weather forecast
Polkton, NC

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Polkton, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 61.2°F (16.2°C) and 79.9°F (26.6°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature mildly increases in May, edging from an agreeable 71.8°F (22.1°C) in April to a moderately hot 79.9°F (26.6°C). During May, Polkton sees a mean low-temperature of 61.2°F (16.2°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Polkton, in May, it is raining for 14.2 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Polkton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 145.8 days and collects up to 26.5" (673mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In Polkton, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:06 pm. On the last day of May, in Polkton, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:29 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Polkton is 9.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 6 turns into the following recommendations:
Sustain precautions and conform to sun safety norms. Preventing sunburn is necessary. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Polkton in May?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Polkton, North Carolina, during May are 79.9°F (26.6°C) and 61.2°F (16.2°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month in Polkton?

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

What is the average humidity in May in Polkton?

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

How many days does it rain in May in Polkton?

In Polkton, North Carolina, during May, the rain falls for 14.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Polkton?

In Polkton, North Carolina, snow does not fall in April through October.

How many hours of daylight does Polkton have in May?

In May, the average day length in Polkton is 14h and 1min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Polkton?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:06 pm. On the last day of the month, in Polkton, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:29 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Polkton?

The average sunshine duration in May in Polkton is 9.7h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Polkton?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Polkton, North Carolina, is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Polkton, NC

Average temperature in May - Polkton, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 79.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 61.2°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 (34.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Polkton, NC

Average pressure in May - Polkton, NC
  • Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Polkton, NC

Average wind speed in May - Polkton, NC
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Polkton, NC

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Polkton, NC

Average rainfall in May - Polkton, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.85").

Average rainfall days in May
Polkton, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Polkton, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Polkton, NC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.91").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Polkton, NC

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

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Polkton, 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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Polkton, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Polkton, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Polkton, NC

Average UV index in May - Polkton, 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
Polkton, NC

Average cloud cover in May - Polkton, NC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 36

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in May
Polkton, NC

Average visibility in May - Polkton, 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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