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
A slight uplift of average high-temperatures is noted in May, with temperatures adjusting from a pleasant 69.4°F (20.8°C) in April to a warm 77.5°F (25.3°C). Throughout May nights, a significant departure from daytime temperatures, with an average low of 55.9°F (13.3°C), is recognized.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 75%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 16.8 days. Throughout May, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 153.8 rainfall days, and 29.09" (739mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Rutherfordton, snow does not fall in April through October.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 2min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:37 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 9.9h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in May translates into the following instructions:
Implement precautions and maintain sun safety methods. Avoidance of sunburn is demanded. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.
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Average temperature in May
Rutherfordton, NC
- Average high temperature in May: 77.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.9°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 55.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.7°F).
Average pressure in May
Rutherfordton, 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
Rutherfordton, NC
- Average wind speed in May: 4.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.7mph).
Average humidity in May
Rutherfordton, NC
- Average humidity in May: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).
Average rainfall in May
Rutherfordton, NC
- Average rainfall in May: 2.76"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").
Average rainfall days in May
Rutherfordton, NC
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).
Average snowfall in May
Rutherfordton, NC
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Rutherfordton, NC
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.9 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
Rutherfordton, 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 June (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Rutherfordton, NC
- Average sunshine days in May: 12 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.5 days).
Average UV index in May
Rutherfordton, 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
Rutherfordton, NC
- Average cloud cover in May: 35
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in May
Rutherfordton, 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).
Rutherfordton, North Carolina, USA
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