May weather forecast
Atlantic, NC

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Atlantic, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average high of 74.1°F (23.4°C) and an average low of 68.2°F (20.1°C).

Temperature

May signals a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from April's enjoyable 66.9°F (19.4°C) to a moderately hot 74.1°F (23.4°C). Nights during May maintain a steady temperature, averaging at a pleasant 68.2°F (20.1°C).

Humidity

May through August, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Atlantic, during May, the rain falls for 14.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Atlantic, there are 181.4 rainfall days, and 34.76" (883mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Atlantic, snow does not fall in March through December.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Atlantic is 14h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 7:50 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 8:13 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 10.1h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Atlantic is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., UV radiation is strongest. Make an effort to avoid direct sunlight during this time, remembering that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Atlantic in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Atlantic, is 74.1°F (23.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 68.2°F (20.1°C).

What are the most humid months in Atlantic?

May through August, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are most humid months in Atlantic, North Carolina.

What is the average humidity in May in Atlantic?

The average relative humidity in May in Atlantic, North Carolina, is 78%.

How many days does it rain in May in Atlantic?

In Atlantic, North Carolina, in May, it is raining for 14.6 days, with typically 2.68" (68mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Atlantic?

March through December are months without snowfall in Atlantic, North Carolina.

How many hours of daylight does Atlantic have in May?

In Atlantic, the average day length in May is 14h and 1min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Atlantic?

On the first day of May in Atlantic, North Carolina, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 7:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 8:13 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Atlantic have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Atlantic, North Carolina, is 10.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Atlantic?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Atlantic, NC

Average temperature in May - Atlantic, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 74.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 68.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (78.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (44.6°F).

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Average pressure in May
Atlantic, NC

Average pressure in May - Atlantic, NC
  • Average pressure in May: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Atlantic, NC

Average wind speed in May - Atlantic, NC
  • Average wind speed in May: 11.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (14mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.4mph).

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Average humidity in May
Atlantic, NC

Average humidity in May - Atlantic, NC
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June, July and August (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are February, March and October (74%).

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Average rainfall in May
Atlantic, NC

Average rainfall in May - Atlantic, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.84").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.3").

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Average rainfall days in May
Atlantic, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Atlantic, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and November (11.1 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Atlantic, NC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.24").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Atlantic, NC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Atlantic, 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 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 10h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Atlantic, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Atlantic, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (5.9 days).

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Average UV index in May
Atlantic, NC

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in May
Atlantic, NC

Average cloud cover in May - Atlantic, NC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in May
Atlantic, NC

Average visibility in May - Atlantic, 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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