May weather forecast
Westport, NC

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Westport, is a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 58.8°F (14.9°C) and an average high of 79°F (26.1°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature mildly increases in May, edging from an agreeable 70.2°F (21.2°C) in April to a moderately hot 79°F (26.1°C). Nighttime temperature experiences an average drop to a mild 58.8°F (14.9°C) in May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Westport, during May, the rain falls for 16.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation. In Westport, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159.6 days and collects up to 33.07" (840mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Westport, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 3min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 8:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:33 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.4h.

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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 6 translates into the following recommendations:
Ward off overexposure. Defence against solar harm is crucial. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 79°F (26.1°C) and 58.8°F (14.9°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity in Westport is 75%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Westport, in May, it is raining for 16.3 days, with typically 2.99" (76mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

April through October are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Westport have in May?

In Westport, North Carolina, the average day length in May is 14h and 3min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 8:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:33 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Westport have in May?

In Westport, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.4h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

How high is the UV index in May in Westport?

In Westport, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Westport, NC

Average temperature in May - Westport, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 79°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 58.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.2°F).

Average pressure in May
Westport, NC

Average pressure in May - Westport, 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 (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Westport, NC

Average wind speed in May - Westport, NC
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Westport, NC

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (70%).

Average rainfall in May
Westport, NC

Average rainfall in May - Westport, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.99"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.13").

Average rainfall days in May
Westport, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Westport, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Westport, NC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Westport, NC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.4 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
Westport, NC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Westport, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Westport, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Westport, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).

Average UV index in May
Westport, NC

Average UV index in May - Westport, 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
Westport, NC

Average cloud cover in May - Westport, NC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 39

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in May
Westport, NC

Average visibility in May - Westport, 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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