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
May showcases a minor temperature ascent, adjusting from April's enjoyable 65.1°F (18.4°C) to a warm 73.4°F (23°C). May sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 52.3°F (11.3°C).Humidity
May and September, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Swannanoa, during May, the rain falls for 16.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Swannanoa, there are 156.4 rainfall days, and 27.8" (706mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Swannanoa, snow does not fall in May through October.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 4min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:39 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 9.8h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 during May translates into the following directions:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.
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Average temperature in May
Swannanoa, NC
- Average high temperature in May: 73.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.5°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 52.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).
Average pressure in May
Swannanoa, 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
Swannanoa, NC
- Average wind speed in May: 4.9mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (6.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.4mph).
Average humidity in May
Swannanoa, 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 and November (74%).
Average rainfall in May
Swannanoa, NC
- Average rainfall in May: 2.83"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and December (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").
Average rainfall days in May
Swannanoa, NC
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).
Average snowfall in May
Swannanoa, NC
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Swannanoa, NC
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Swannanoa, 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 5min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Swannanoa, NC
- Average sunshine days in May: 12 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.4 days).
Average UV index in May
Swannanoa, NC
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Swannanoa, NC
- Average cloud cover in May: 37
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Swannanoa, NC
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, September, October and December (5mi).
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