May weather forecast
South Henderson, NC

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in South Henderson, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 58.8°F (14.9°C) and 78.1°F (25.6°C).

Temperature

In South Henderson, the average high-temperature in May slightly increases from a pleasant 70.2°F (21.2°C) in April to a warm 78.1°F (25.6°C). In the month of May, South Henderson records a consistent average low-temperature of 58.8°F (14.9°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 16.6 days. Throughout May, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 157.1 rainfall days, and 29.41" (747mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In South Henderson, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

In South Henderson, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 7min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:25 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in South Henderson is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in May translates into this advice:
Take precautions against overexposure. Protection against sun damage is needed. Remember that UV radiation from the Sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to limit direct sun exposure during this time. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.
Updated: Jun 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

The high-temperature, in May, in South Henderson, records 78.1°F (25.6°C), while the low-temperature is 58.8°F (14.9°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In South Henderson, North Carolina, in May, it is raining for 16.6 days, with typically 2.68" (68mm) 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?

The average day length in May is 14h and 7min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:25 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
South Henderson, NC

Average temperature in May - South Henderson, 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: 58.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.1°F).

Average pressure in May
South Henderson, NC

Average pressure in May - South Henderson, NC
  • Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
South Henderson, NC

Average wind speed in May - South Henderson, NC
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in May
South Henderson, NC

Average humidity in May - South Henderson, NC
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).

Average rainfall in May
South Henderson, NC

Average rainfall in May - South Henderson, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.09").

Average rainfall days in May
South Henderson, NC

Average rainfall days in May - South Henderson, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in May
South Henderson, NC

Average snowfall in May - South Henderson, NC
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
South Henderson, NC

Average snowfall days in May - South Henderson, NC
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.9 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
South Henderson, NC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - South Henderson, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 3min

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
South Henderson, NC

Average sunshine days in May - South Henderson, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (12.1 days).

Average UV index in May
South Henderson, NC

Average UV index in May - South Henderson, NC
  • Average UV index in May: 6

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

Average cloud cover in May
South Henderson, NC

Average cloud cover in May - South Henderson, NC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in May
South Henderson, NC

Average visibility in May - South Henderson, 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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