May weather forecast
Zionville, NC

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Zionville, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature ranging between max 71.2°F (21.8°C) and min 51.1°F (10.6°C).

Temperature

Zionville's transition into May is marked by a minor temperature shift, moving from an enjoyable 63.3°F (17.4°C) in April to an agreeable 71.2°F (21.8°C). During the month of May, the temperature falls to an average of 51.1°F (10.6°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February, May, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Zionville is May, when the rain falls for 19.1 days and typically aggregates up to 4.09" (104mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Zionville aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 36.8 snowfall days, and 28.19" (716mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Zionville is 14h and 7min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:38 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.6h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 5 translates into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 71.2°F (21.8°C) and 51.1°F (10.6°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are February, May, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 79%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 19.1 days and typically aggregates up to 4.09" (104mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Zionville, during May, the rain falls for 19.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.09" (104mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in May, Zionville aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Zionville have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 7min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:38 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Zionville have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.6h.

When is the highest UV index?

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In Zionville, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Zionville, NC

Average temperature in May - Zionville, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 71.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 51.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Zionville, NC

Average pressure in May - Zionville, 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
Zionville, NC

Average wind speed in May - Zionville, NC
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.7mph).

Average humidity in May
Zionville, NC

Average humidity in May - Zionville, NC
  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May, September and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).

Average rainfall in May
Zionville, NC

Average rainfall in May - Zionville, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in May
Zionville, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Zionville, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 19.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Zionville, NC

Average snowfall in May - Zionville, NC
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (7.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Zionville, NC

Average snowfall days in May - Zionville, NC
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Zionville, NC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Zionville, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Zionville, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Zionville, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and May (9.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Zionville, NC

Average UV index in May - Zionville, NC
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Zionville, NC

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in May
Zionville, NC

Average visibility in May - Zionville, NC
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are June, July and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October and December (5mi).

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