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
As April transitions into May, a subtle temperature shift is observed, with average highs adjusting from a pleasant 69.4°F (20.8°C) to a moderately hot 77.2°F (25.1°C). Nighttime temperatures in May average to a mild 60.3°F (15.7°C).Humidity
May and September, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 18.6 days. Throughout May, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Whitakers, there are 166.1 rainfall days, and 32.13" (816mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Whitakers, snow does not fall in April through November.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 6min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 7:58 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 8:22 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 9.5h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Whitakers. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 6 during May translates into the following guidance:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.
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Average temperature in May
Whitakers, NC
- Average high temperature in May: 77.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.3°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 60.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.5°F).
Average pressure in May
Whitakers, NC
- Average pressure in May: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Whitakers, NC
- Average wind speed in May: 7.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).
Average humidity in May
Whitakers, 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, March, April and November (74%).
Average rainfall in May
Whitakers, NC
- Average rainfall in May: 3.07"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.97").
Average rainfall days in May
Whitakers, NC
- Average rainfall days in May: 18.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
Whitakers, NC
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.26").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Whitakers, NC
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.3 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
Whitakers, 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 3min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Whitakers, NC
- Average sunshine days in May: 10.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.4 days).
Average UV index in May
Whitakers, NC
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Whitakers, NC
- Average cloud cover in May: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Whitakers, 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).
Whitakers, North Carolina, USA
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