May weather forecast
Sherrills Ford, NC

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Sherrills Ford, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between max 78.6°F (25.9°C) and min 58.1°F (14.5°C).

Temperature

Sherrills Ford's May weather indicates a minor ascent in high-temperatures, adjusting from a pleasant 69.8°F (21°C) in April to a warm 78.6°F (25.9°C). Throughout the month of May, Sherrills Ford observes an average nighttime temperature of 58.1°F (14.5°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

In Sherrills Ford, in May, during 17.6 rainfall days, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 158.1 rainfall days, and 31.81" (808mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall in Sherrills Ford.

Daylight

In Sherrills Ford, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 8:10 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:33 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.4h.

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 health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 6 in May translates into these instructions:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Sherrills Ford in May?

The high-temperature during May is 78.6°F (25.9°C) and the low-temperature is 58.1°F (14.5°C).

What are the most humid months in Sherrills Ford?

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 76%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Sherrills Ford, during May, the rain falls for 17.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Sherrills Ford, snow does not fall in April through October.

How many hours of daylight does Sherrills Ford have in May?

In Sherrills Ford, the average day length in May is 14h and 4min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 8:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:33 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Sherrills Ford have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.4h.

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.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Sherrills Ford, NC

Average temperature in May - Sherrills Ford, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 78.6°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: 58.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Sherrills Ford, NC

Average pressure in May - Sherrills Ford, 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
Sherrills Ford, NC

Average wind speed in May - Sherrills Ford, NC
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Sherrills Ford, NC

Average humidity in May - Sherrills Ford, 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
Sherrills Ford, NC

Average rainfall in May - Sherrills Ford, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.03"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.89").

Average rainfall days in May
Sherrills Ford, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Sherrills Ford, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Sherrills Ford, NC

Average snowfall in May - Sherrills Ford, NC
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.97").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Sherrills Ford, NC

Average snowfall days in May - Sherrills Ford, 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
Sherrills Ford, NC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Sherrills Ford, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Sherrills Ford, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Sherrills Ford, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Sherrills Ford, NC

Average UV index in May - Sherrills Ford, 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
Sherrills Ford, NC

Average cloud cover in May - Sherrills Ford, NC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 39

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Sherrills Ford, NC

Average visibility in May - Sherrills Ford, 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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