May weather forecast
Spindale, NC

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Spindale, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between max 78.3°F (25.7°C) and min 56.8°F (13.8°C).

Temperature

In May, the average high-temperature marginally rises from a pleasant 70.2°F (21.2°C) in April to a moderately hot 78.3°F (25.7°C). During May, the nighttime temperature averages to a moderate 56.8°F (13.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 75%.

Rainfall

In Spindale, in May, it is raining for 15.6 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Spindale, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138 days and collects up to 17.91" (455mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Spindale, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

In Spindale, North Carolina, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 2min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:37 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Spindale, the average sunshine in May is 10h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Continue precautions and advocate sun safety advice. Deterrence of sunburn is indispensable. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., UV radiation is strongest. Make an effort to avoid direct sunlight during this time, remembering that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.
Updated: Jun 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

In Spindale, 78.3°F (25.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 56.8°F (13.8°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May in Spindale is 75%.

How much does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 15.6 days. Throughout May, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Spindale, snow does not fall in April through October.

What is the average length of the day in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 2min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Spindale?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:37 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 10h.

When is 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?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Spindale, NC

Average temperature in May - Spindale, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 78.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 56.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.1°F).

Average pressure in May
Spindale, NC

Average pressure in May - Spindale, 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 (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Spindale, NC

Average wind speed in May - Spindale, NC
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Spindale, NC

Average humidity in May - Spindale, NC
  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in May
Spindale, NC

Average rainfall in May - Spindale, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.98").

Average rainfall days in May
Spindale, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Spindale, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Spindale, NC

Average snowfall in May - Spindale, NC
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.18").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Spindale, NC

Average snowfall days in May - Spindale, NC
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 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
Spindale, NC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Spindale, 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: 10h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Spindale, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Spindale, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Spindale, NC

Average UV index in May - Spindale, 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
Spindale, NC

Average cloud cover in May - Spindale, NC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 34

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in May
Spindale, NC

Average visibility in May - Spindale, 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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