May weather forecast
Silver Lake, NC

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Silver Lake, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 68°F (20°C) and 76.6°F (24.8°C).

Temperature

The beginning of May marks a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from April's agreeable 69.4°F (20.8°C) to a moderately hot 76.6°F (24.8°C). Silver Lake observes a minimal variance in temperature, with a consistent average low of 68°F (20°C) during the nights of May.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May through August and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In Silver Lake, North Carolina, in May, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 122.3 rainfall days, and 11.14" (283mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Silver Lake, snow does not fall in March through December.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 13h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 7:56 pm. On the last day of May, in Silver Lake, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:17 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Silver Lake is 10.1h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: During May, 6 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Resist extreme sun exposure. Guarding against solar damage is essential. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Silver Lake in May?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 76.6°F (24.8°C) and 68°F (20°C) respectively.

What are the most humid months in Silver Lake?

The months with the highest humidity are May through August and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

What is the average humidity in May in Silver Lake?

The average relative humidity in May in Silver Lake, North Carolina, is 77%.

How much does it rain in Silver Lake in May?

In Silver Lake, North Carolina, in May, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Silver Lake?

March through December are months without snowfall in Silver Lake, North Carolina.

What is the average length of the day in May in Silver Lake?

The average day length in May in Silver Lake, North Carolina, is 13h and 57min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Silver Lake?

On the first day of May in Silver Lake, North Carolina, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 7:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:17 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Silver Lake have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 10.1h.

How high is the UV index in May in Silver Lake?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Silver Lake is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Silver Lake, NC

Average temperature in May - Silver Lake, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 76.6°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 68°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (77.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (43.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Silver Lake, NC

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Silver Lake, NC

Average wind speed in May - Silver Lake, NC
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Silver Lake, NC

Average humidity in May - Silver Lake, NC
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June, July, August and December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, October and November (74%).

Average rainfall in May
Silver Lake, NC

Average rainfall in May - Silver Lake, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

Average rainfall days in May
Silver Lake, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Silver Lake, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.3 days).

Average snowfall days in May
Silver Lake, NC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Silver Lake, NC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Silver Lake, NC
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 10h and 1min

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
Silver Lake, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Silver Lake, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).

Average UV index in May
Silver Lake, NC

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in May
Silver Lake, NC

Average cloud cover in May - Silver Lake, NC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in May
Silver Lake, NC

Average visibility in May - Silver Lake, 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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