Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
With the onset of May, Rocky Mount's average high-temperature experiences a slight rise, moving from April's pleasant 70.3°F (21.3°C) to a warm 77.9°F (25.5°C). In May, Rocky Mount encounters an average low-temperature of 60.4°F (15.8°C) during the night.Humidity
May and September, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Rocky Mount, during May, the rain falls for 17.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 165.9 rainfall days, and 33.23" (844mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Rocky Mount, North Carolina, snow does not fall in April through October.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 5min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 7:58 pm. On the last day of May, in Rocky Mount, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 8:22 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 9.6h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: An average maximum UV index of 6 in May leads to these recommendations:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Rocky Mount, 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 (48.2°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 60.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.9°F).
Average pressure in May
Rocky Mount, 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
Rocky Mount, NC
- Average wind speed in May: 7.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).
Average humidity in May
Rocky Mount, NC
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and September (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (73%).
Average rainfall in May
Rocky Mount, NC
- Average rainfall in May: 2.95"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.32").
Average rainfall days in May
Rocky Mount, NC
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).
Average snowfall in May
Rocky Mount, NC
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.26").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Rocky Mount, 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
Rocky Mount, 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 4min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Rocky Mount, NC
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.4 days).
Average UV index in May
Rocky Mount, NC
- Average UV index in May: 6
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Rocky Mount, NC
- Average cloud cover in May: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in May
Rocky Mount, 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).
Rocky Mount, North Carolina, USA
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