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
Entering May, Salem notices a subtle temperature elevation, with the average high-temperature advancing from April's enjoyable 67.3°F (19.6°C) to a moderately hot 75.6°F (24.2°C). The low-temperature averages to a cool 54.3°F (12.4°C) during the nights of May.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity in Salem are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.Rainfall
In May, in Salem, North Carolina, the rain falls for 17.8 days. Throughout May, 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Salem, there are 168.6 rainfall days, and 30.43" (773mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall in Salem, North Carolina.Daylight
In Salem, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 4min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:37 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Salem is 9.8h.UV index
In Salem, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during May translates into these guidelines:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Salem, NC
- Average high temperature in May: 75.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.8°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 54.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).
Average pressure in May
Salem, 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
Salem, NC
- Average wind speed in May: 5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.6mph).
Average humidity in May
Salem, NC
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).
Average rainfall in May
Salem, NC
- Average rainfall in May: 3.23"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").
Average rainfall days in May
Salem, NC
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).
Average snowfall in May
Salem, NC
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Salem, NC
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Salem, NC
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min
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: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Salem, NC
- Average sunshine days in May: 10.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.1 days).
Average UV index in May
Salem, NC
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Salem, NC
- Average cloud cover in May: 36
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in May
Salem, NC
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, May and September (5mi).
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