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 sea temperature 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
Topsail Beach's transition into May is marked by a minor temperature shift, moving from a pleasant 69.4°F (20.8°C) in April to a moderately hot 77.4°F (25.2°C). During May, Topsail Beach sees a mean low-temperature of 66.9°F (19.4°C).Humidity
In Topsail Beach, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.Rainfall
In Topsail Beach, in May, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 1.97" (50mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Topsail Beach, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.4 days and collects up to 20.79" (528mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Topsail Beach, snow does not fall in March through November.Ocean temperature
In Topsail Beach, in May, the average water temperature is 70.7°F (21.5°C).Note: Swimming in water with a temperature of 70.7°F (21.5°C) is not a pleasurable experience for the majority. As the temperature falls below 69.8°F (21°C), it becomes increasingly hard to control one's breathing.
Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 13h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:17 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 10.3h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum UV index of 6 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Attention! UV radiation is ramped up when reflecting off sand and water surfaces.
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Frequently asked questions
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How high is the UV index in May?
Average temperature in May
Topsail Beach, NC
- Average high temperature in May: 77.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.5°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 66.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (77°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.4°F).
Average pressure in May
Topsail Beach, NC
- Average pressure in May: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Topsail Beach, NC
- Average wind speed in May: 9.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.2mph).
Average humidity in May
Topsail Beach, NC
- Average humidity in May: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are August and December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and March (73%).
Average rainfall in May
Topsail Beach, NC
- Average rainfall in May: 1.97"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.79").
Average rainfall days in May
Topsail Beach, NC
- Average rainfall days in May: 14.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.2 days).
Average snowfall in May
Topsail Beach, NC
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The months with the highest snowfall are January, February and December (0.04").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Topsail Beach, NC
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average sea temperature in May
Topsail Beach, NC
- Average sea temperature in May: 70.7°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (82.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (57.5°F).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Topsail Beach, 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: 10h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Topsail Beach, NC
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.2 days).
Average UV index in May
Topsail Beach, NC
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in May
Topsail Beach, NC
- Average cloud cover in May: 30
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 39).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in May
Topsail Beach, 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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