May weather forecast
Polkville, NC

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Polkville, is a warm month, with an average temperature ranging between max 77.9°F (25.5°C) and min 56.8°F (13.8°C).

Temperature

The start of May brings a subtle shift in the average high-temperature, edging up from April's pleasant 69.6°F (20.9°C) to a warm 77.9°F (25.5°C). Throughout May, an average nighttime temperature of 56.8°F (13.8°C) is experienced.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Polkville, during May, the rain falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. In Polkville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 128.8 days and collects up to 12.83" (326mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 2min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:36 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Polkville, the average sunshine in May is 9.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Polkville are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 6 in May interprets into the following advice:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.
Updated: Jun 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

Polkville in May has an average high-temperature of 77.9°F (25.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 56.8°F (13.8°C).

What is the most humid month?

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity in Polkville is 76%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Polkville, North Carolina, in May, during 14.3 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

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

How many hours of daylight does Polkville have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 2min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:36 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Polkville have in May?

In Polkville, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.8h.

When is the highest UV index?

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

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 hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Polkville, NC

Average temperature in May - Polkville, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 77.9°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 (47.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 56.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.7°F).

Average pressure in May
Polkville, NC

Average pressure in May - Polkville, 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
Polkville, NC

Average wind speed in May - Polkville, 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 (3.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Polkville, NC

Average humidity in May - Polkville, 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
Polkville, NC

Average rainfall in May - Polkville, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.65").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and November (0.71").

Average rainfall days in May
Polkville, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Polkville, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Polkville, NC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Polkville, NC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.6 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
Polkville, NC

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

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 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Polkville, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Polkville, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Polkville, NC

Average UV index in May - Polkville, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Polkville, NC

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

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

Average visibility in May
Polkville, NC

Average visibility in May - Polkville, 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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