May weather forecast
Saxapahaw, NC

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Saxapahaw, is a warm month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 58.6°F (14.8°C) and an average high of 78.1°F (25.6°C).

Temperature

Saxapahaw's May weather indicates a minor increase in high-temperatures, edging from April's pleasant 69.8°F (21°C) to a moderately hot 78.1°F (25.6°C). The average temperature drops to a mild 58.6°F (14.8°C) during the night in the month of May.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 77%, May is the most humid month.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.3 days and accumulates 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 5min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:28 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Saxapahaw, the average sunshine in May is 9.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 6 during May translates into the following directions:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.
Updated: Jul 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Saxapahaw in May?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 78.1°F (25.6°C) and 58.6°F (14.8°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month?

May is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

What is the average humidity in May?

In Saxapahaw, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 17.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In Saxapahaw, in May, it is raining for 17.3 days, with typically 3.58" (91mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

April through October are months without snowfall.

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 6:23 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:28 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Saxapahaw, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.3h.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in May?

In Saxapahaw, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Saxapahaw, NC

Average temperature in May - Saxapahaw, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 78.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.8°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 (30.9°F).

Average pressure in May
Saxapahaw, NC

Average pressure in May - Saxapahaw, NC
  • Average pressure in May: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Saxapahaw, NC

Average wind speed in May - Saxapahaw, NC
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Saxapahaw, NC

Average humidity in May - Saxapahaw, NC
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Saxapahaw, NC

Average rainfall in May - Saxapahaw, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.58"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.89").

Average rainfall days in May
Saxapahaw, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Saxapahaw, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and August (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Saxapahaw, NC

Average snowfall in May - Saxapahaw, NC
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Saxapahaw, NC

Average snowfall days in May - Saxapahaw, NC
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.6 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
Saxapahaw, NC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Saxapahaw, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Saxapahaw, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Saxapahaw, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Saxapahaw, NC

Average UV index in May - Saxapahaw, 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
Saxapahaw, NC

Average cloud cover in May - Saxapahaw, NC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in May
Saxapahaw, NC

Average visibility in May - Saxapahaw, NC
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).

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