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
May's arrival is noted with a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a pleasant 70°F (21.1°C) in April to a moderately hot 78.4°F (25.8°C). Throughout May, Salisbury anticipates an average low-temperature of 58.6°F (14.8°C).Humidity
May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 17 days. Throughout May, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 152.1 rainfall days, and 30.04" (763mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Salisbury, snow does not fall in April through November.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 4min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:32 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 9.5h.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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during May translates into these guidelines:
Sidestep overexposure. Individuals with fair complexions risk burning in fewer than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.
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Average temperature in May
Salisbury, NC
- Average high temperature in May: 78.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.9°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 58.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.5°F).
Average pressure in May
Salisbury, 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 (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Salisbury, NC
- Average wind speed in May: 5.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in May
Salisbury, 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
Salisbury, NC
- Average rainfall in May: 2.95"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.89").
Average rainfall days in May
Salisbury, NC
- Average rainfall days in May: 17 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).
Average snowfall in May
Salisbury, NC
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Salisbury, NC
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Salisbury, 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 3min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Salisbury, NC
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Salisbury, 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, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Salisbury, NC
- Average cloud cover in May: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in May
Salisbury, 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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