May weather forecast
Madison, NC

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Madison, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 77.9°F (25.5°C) and 57.2°F (14°C).

Temperature

May's arrival coincides with a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's pleasant 68.9°F (20.5°C) to a moderately hot 77.9°F (25.5°C). The temperature in Madison, North Carolina, lowers to an average of 57.2°F (14°C) during May nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall in Madison. Rain falls for 16.8 days and accumulates 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Madison, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 7min.
On the first day of May in Madison, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:31 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.6h.

UV index

In Madison, 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 ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 6 in May transforms into this advice:
Endorse precautions and be consistent with sun safety guidelines. Preventing sunburn is paramount. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Madison?

In Madison, in May, the average high-temperature is 77.9°F (25.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 57.2°F (14°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Madison?

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

What is the wettest month in Madison?

May is the month with the most rainfall in Madison, North Carolina. Rain falls for 16.8 days and accumulates 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Madison?

In Madison, North Carolina, during May, the rain falls for 16.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Madison?

April through October are months without snowfall.

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

The average day length in May in Madison, North Carolina, is 14h and 7min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Madison?

On the first day of May in Madison, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:31 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Madison have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Madison?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Madison is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Madison, NC

Average temperature in May - Madison, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 77.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 57.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Madison, NC

Average pressure in May - Madison, 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
Madison, NC

Average wind speed in May - Madison, NC
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Madison, NC

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in May
Madison, NC

Average rainfall in May - Madison, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.27"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.77").

Average rainfall days in May
Madison, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Madison, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Madison, NC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Madison, NC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.2 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
Madison, NC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Madison, 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 July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Madison, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Madison, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Madison, NC

Average UV index in May - Madison, NC
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Madison, NC

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

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

Average visibility in May
Madison, NC

Average visibility in May - Madison, 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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