May weather forecast
Tar Heel, NC

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Tar Heel, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 61.7°F (16.5°C) and 79.3°F (26.3°C).

Temperature

May's arrival brings a slight change in high-temperatures, adjusting from an agreeable 71.6°F (22°C) in April to a moderately hot 79.3°F (26.3°C). In May, Tar Heel's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 61.7°F (16.5°C) during the night.

Humidity

May, August and September, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 16.3 days. Throughout May, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Tar Heel, during the entire year, the rain falls for 161.7 days and collects up to 27.6" (701mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 13h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:22 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.7h.

UV index

In Tar Heel, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 6 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Tar Heel in May?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 79.3°F (26.3°C) and 61.7°F (16.5°C) respectively.

What are the most humid months?

May, August and September, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Tar Heel, in May, during 16.3 rainfall days, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

April through October are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In Tar Heel, the average day length in May is 13h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:22 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Tar Heel, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.7h.

How high is the UV index in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Tar Heel, NC

Average temperature in May - Tar Heel, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 79.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 61.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Tar Heel, NC

Average pressure in May - Tar Heel, NC
  • Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Tar Heel, NC

Average wind speed in May - Tar Heel, NC
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in May
Tar Heel, NC

Average humidity in May - Tar Heel, NC
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and September (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (73%).

Average rainfall in May
Tar Heel, NC

Average rainfall in May - Tar Heel, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.34").

Average rainfall days in May
Tar Heel, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Tar Heel, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Tar Heel, NC

Average snowfall in May - Tar Heel, NC
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.39").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Tar Heel, NC

Average snowfall days in May - Tar Heel, NC
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (1 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
Tar Heel, NC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Tar Heel, NC
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Tar Heel, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Tar Heel, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11 days).

Average UV index in May
Tar Heel, NC

Average UV index in May - Tar Heel, 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
Tar Heel, NC

Average cloud cover in May - Tar Heel, NC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and October (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in May
Tar Heel, NC

Average visibility in May - Tar Heel, 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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