May weather forecast
Sugar Mountain, NC

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Sugar Mountain, is a pleasant month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 50.7°F (10.4°C) and an average high of 69.6°F (20.9°C).

Temperature

As Sugar Mountain enters May, the average high-temperature marginally increases from the a comfortable 61.3°F (16.3°C) of April to a pleasant 69.6°F (20.9°C). An average low-temperature of 50.7°F (10.4°C) is noted during the month of May.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February, March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 19 days. Throughout May, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 178 rainfall days, and 24.96" (634mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.7 snowfall days, in May, Sugar Mountain aggregates 0.47" (12mm) of snow. In Sugar Mountain, during the entire year, snow falls for 46.4 days and aggregates up to 22.01" (559mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Sugar Mountain, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 6min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:38 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.4h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Sugar Mountain, North Carolina. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 69.6°F (20.9°C) and a low-temperature of 50.7°F (10.4°C).

What are the most humid months?

February, March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in May?

In Sugar Mountain, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Sugar Mountain, during May, the rain falls for 19 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Sugar Mountain. During 0.7 snowfall days, in May, Sugar Mountain aggregates 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Sugar Mountain have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 6min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:38 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Sugar Mountain have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Sugar Mountain, North Carolina, is 9.4h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Sugar Mountain?

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average temperature in May - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 50.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average pressure in May - Sugar Mountain, 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
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average wind speed in May - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.6mph).

Average humidity in May
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average humidity in May - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March, May and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and November (77%).

Average rainfall in May
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average rainfall in May - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.38").

Average rainfall days in May
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 19 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average snowfall in May - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average snowfall days in May - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Sugar Mountain, 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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9 days).

Average UV index in May
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average UV index in May - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average cloud cover in May - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in May
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average visibility in May - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).

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