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
A minor escalation in the average high-temperature is seen with the onset of May, moving from an agreeable 70.3°F (21.3°C) in April to a warm 78.1°F (25.6°C). During the month of May, the temperature generally drops to a low average of 60.8°F (16°C).Humidity
May and September, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Sims, in May, it is raining for 17 days, with typically 3.03" (77mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 166.8 rainfall days, and 33.62" (854mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
April through November are months without snowfall.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 4min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:22 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 9.6h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: In May, an average UV index of 6 transforms into the following instructions:
Embrace precautions and observe sun safety norms. Evasion of sunburn is a necessity. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.
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Average temperature in May
Sims, NC
- Average high temperature in May: 78.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 60.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34°F).
Average pressure in May
Sims, NC
- Average pressure in May: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Sims, NC
- Average wind speed in May: 7.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).
Average humidity in May
Sims, NC
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and September (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, March, April and November (74%).
Average rainfall in May
Sims, NC
- Average rainfall in May: 3.03"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.24").
Average rainfall days in May
Sims, NC
- Average rainfall days in May: 17 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Sims, NC
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.22").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Sims, NC
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.9 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
Sims, 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 4min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Sims, NC
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.2 days).
Average UV index in May
Sims, 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
Sims, NC
- Average cloud cover in May: 37
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in May
Sims, 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).
Sims, North Carolina, USA
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