May weather forecast
Silver City, NC

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Silver City, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 79.3°F (26.3°C) and 61.5°F (16.4°C).

Temperature

May's onset brings a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a pleasant 71.8°F (22.1°C) in April to a warm 79.3°F (26.3°C). During May, Silver City observes a consistent average nighttime temperature of 61.5°F (16.4°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Silver City, in May, it is raining for 15.3 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 150.3 rainfall days, and 23.9" (607mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Silver City, North Carolina, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

In Silver City, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 1min.
On the first day of May in Silver City, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:25 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 6 in May transforms into this advice:
Adhere to precautions and respect sun safety doctrines. Avoiding sunburn is vital. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

In Silver City, 79.3°F (26.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 61.5°F (16.4°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What are the most humid months?

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

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 76%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Silver City, in May, during 15.3 rainfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

April through October are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Silver City have in May?

In Silver City, the average day length in May is 14h and 1min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:25 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Silver City?

The average sunshine duration in May in Silver City is 9.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In Silver City, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Silver City, NC

Average temperature in May - Silver City, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 79.3°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 (50.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 61.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Silver City, NC

Average pressure in May - Silver City, NC
  • Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Silver City, NC

Average wind speed in May - Silver City, NC
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in May
Silver City, NC

Average humidity in May - Silver City, NC
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Silver City, NC

Average rainfall in May - Silver City, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.22").

Average rainfall days in May
Silver City, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Silver City, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Silver City, NC

Average snowfall in May - Silver City, NC
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Silver City, NC

Average snowfall days in May - Silver City, NC
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.8 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
Silver City, NC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Silver City, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Silver City, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Silver City, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Silver City, NC

Average UV index in May - Silver City, NC
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Silver City, NC

Average cloud cover in May - Silver City, 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 31).

Average visibility in May
Silver City, NC

Average visibility in May - Silver City, 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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