May weather forecast
Red Oak, NC

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Red Oak, is a warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 77.9°F (25.5°C) and 60.4°F (15.8°C).

Temperature

May's arrival brings a modest temperature shift, moving from a pleasant 70.2°F (21.2°C) in April to a warm 77.9°F (25.5°C). During May, the nighttime temperature in Red Oak averages to a mild 60.4°F (15.8°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Red Oak, in May, it is raining for 17.3 days, with typically 3.11" (79mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Red Oak, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.1 days and collects up to 33.11" (841mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Red Oak, snow does not fall in April through November.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 5min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 8:22 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Red Oak, the average sunshine in May is 9.3h.

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 hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 6 turns into the following recommendations:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. During the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UV radiation is highest. Try to avoid direct sunlight during these hours. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Red Oak?

The high-temperature during May is 77.9°F (25.5°C) and the low-temperature is 60.4°F (15.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Red Oak, in May, it is raining for 17.3 days, with typically 3.11" (79mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Red Oak, snow does not fall in April through November.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 5min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, in Red Oak, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 8:22 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.3h.

When is the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in May?

In Red Oak, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Red Oak, NC

Average temperature in May - Red Oak, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 77.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 60.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Red Oak, NC

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Red Oak, NC

Average wind speed in May - Red Oak, NC
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in May
Red Oak, NC

Average humidity in May - Red Oak, NC
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April and November (74%).

Average rainfall in May
Red Oak, NC

Average rainfall in May - Red Oak, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.13").

Average rainfall days in May
Red Oak, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Red Oak, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Red Oak, NC

Average snowfall in May - Red Oak, NC
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.54").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Red Oak, NC

Average snowfall days in May - Red Oak, NC
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2 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
Red Oak, NC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Red Oak, 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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Red Oak, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Red Oak, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Red Oak, NC

Average UV index in May - Red Oak, NC
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Red Oak, NC

Average cloud cover in May - Red Oak, NC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 39

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in May
Red Oak, NC

Average visibility in May - Red Oak, 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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