May weather forecast
Southmont, NC

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Southmont, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between min 58.3°F (14.6°C) and max 78.4°F (25.8°C).

Temperature

As April transitions into May, Southmont sees a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from an agreeable 69.4°F (20.8°C) to a warm 78.4°F (25.8°C). Southmont observes an average nighttime temperature of 58.3°F (14.6°C) during May.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Southmont are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 16.9 days. Throughout May, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 161.7 rainfall days, and 31.61" (803mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Southmont, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 4min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:31 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Southmont, the average sunshine in May is 9.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during May translates into these guidelines:
Sustain precautions and conform to sun safety norms. Preventing sunburn is necessary. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

In Southmont, 78.4°F (25.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 58.3°F (14.6°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Southmont, during May, the rain falls for 16.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

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

How many hours of daylight does Southmont have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 4min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:31 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.5h.

What are the months 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 Southmont, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Southmont, NC

Average temperature in May - Southmont, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 78.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 58.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.1°F).

Average pressure in May
Southmont, NC

Average pressure in May - Southmont, 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
Southmont, NC

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Southmont, NC

Average humidity in May - Southmont, NC
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

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

Average rainfall in May
Southmont, NC

Average rainfall in May - Southmont, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.15"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.01").

Average rainfall days in May
Southmont, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Southmont, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in May
Southmont, NC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.73").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Southmont, NC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.7 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
Southmont, NC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Southmont, 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 3min

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
Southmont, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Southmont, 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 (10.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Southmont, NC

Average UV index in May - Southmont, 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
Southmont, NC

Average cloud cover in May - Southmont, NC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 38

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 29).

Average visibility in May
Southmont, NC

Average visibility in May - Southmont, 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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