May weather forecastAsheville, NC
May
Weather in May
As spring ends, May in Asheville promises warmer days with temperatures pushing towards a comfortable 73.8°F (23.2°C). This month marks a notable increase in the city's humidity levels. Though the rainfall continues to be seen in May, daylight hours and sunshine keep the climes comfortable. A noticeable increase to 14.1 daylight hours makes for longer enjoyable days. Lush and vibrant, Asheville in late spring is a must-visit for its spectacular displays of wildflowers.Temperature
As Asheville welcomes May, the average high-temperature sees a modest rise, transitioning from a comfortable 65.5°F (18.6°C) in April to a moderately hot 73.8°F (23.2°C). Nightly temperatures drop to an average low of 52.3°F (11.3°C) in May.Humidity
The most humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 78%.Rainfall
In Asheville, North Carolina, during May, the rain falls for 17.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 153.8 rainfall days, and 30.12" (765mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Asheville, snow does not fall in May through October.Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Asheville is 14h and 4min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of May, in Asheville, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:40 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 9.6h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May in Asheville is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum high UV index of 5 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Asheville, NC
- Average high temperature in May: 73.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.1°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 52.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).
Average pressure in May
Asheville, 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
Asheville, NC
- Average wind speed in May: 5.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (6.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.5mph).
Average humidity in May
Asheville, NC
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (73%).
Average rainfall in May
Asheville, NC
- Average rainfall in May: 3.15"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.54").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and September (1.73").
Average rainfall days in May
Asheville, NC
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
Asheville, NC
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Asheville, NC
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Asheville, NC
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 6min
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 36min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Asheville, NC
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.6 days).
Average UV index in May
Asheville, NC
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Asheville, NC
- Average cloud cover in May: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in May
Asheville, NC
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, June, July and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, March, April, May, August, September, October and December (5mi).
