May weather forecast
Carthage, NC

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Carthage, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 60.8°F (16°C) and 79.3°F (26.3°C).

Temperature

May comes with a subtle rise, with the average high-temperature adjusting from an agreeable 71.6°F (22°C) in April to a warm 79.3°F (26.3°C). Carthage sees an average low-temperature of 60.8°F (16°C) during May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 75%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 16.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Carthage, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of May, in Carthage, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:26 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Carthage, the average sunshine in May is 9.7h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Carthage is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Embrace precautions and observe sun safety norms. Evasion of sunburn is a necessity. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Carthage?

Carthage in May has an average high-temperature of 79.3°F (26.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 60.8°F (16°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Carthage?

The average relative humidity in May in Carthage, North Carolina, is 75%.

What is the wettest month in Carthage?

The month with the most rainfall in Carthage is May, when the rain falls for 16.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Carthage in May?

In Carthage, in May, it is raining for 16.5 days, with typically 3.11" (79mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Carthage?

In Carthage, snow does not fall in April through October.

What is the average length of the day in May in Carthage?

In Carthage, North Carolina, the average day length in May is 14h and 2min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Carthage?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:26 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Carthage?

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

What is the UV index intensity in May in Carthage?

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

Average temperature in May - Carthage, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 79.3°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 (49.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 60.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Carthage, NC

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Carthage, NC

Average wind speed in May - Carthage, NC
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in May
Carthage, NC

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Carthage, NC

Average rainfall in May - Carthage, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.05").

Average rainfall days in May
Carthage, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Carthage, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Carthage, NC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Carthage, NC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.4 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
Carthage, NC

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

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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Carthage, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Carthage, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).

Average UV index in May
Carthage, NC

Average UV index in May - Carthage, 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
Carthage, NC

Average cloud cover in May - Carthage, NC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 37

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Carthage, NC

Average visibility in May - Carthage, 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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