May weather forecastBald Head Island, NC
May
Weather in May
Embodying a vivid spring atmosphere, May presents the island with bountiful sunlight and burgeoning warmth. As the month advances, a definitive incline toward warmer temperatures can be sensed, cueing the onset of summer. Trees bloom and life thrives, enhanced by an average of 13.9 daylight hours. The milder weather conditions give way to refreshing breezes, enhancing the overall climate. Additionally, a significant fluctuation of rainfall is seen in May, recording 2.28" (58mm).Temperature
May sees a marginal temperature increase, moving from a pleasant 69.4°F (20.8°C) in April to a moderately hot 76.8°F (24.9°C). During the nights of May, Bald Head Island records an average low-temperature of 67.8°F (19.9°C), reflecting a modest decrease from daytime highs.Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 77%.Rainfall
In Bald Head Island, in May, during 14.8 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 157.9 rainfall days, and 24.69" (627mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
February through December are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 13h and 56min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:17 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Bald Head Island, the average sunshine in May is 10.2h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May in Bald Head Island is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In May, a regular UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. 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. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Bald Head Island, NC
- Average high temperature in May: 76.8°F
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 67.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (77.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (43.7°F).
Average pressure in May
Bald Head Island, NC
- Average pressure in May: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Bald Head Island, NC
- Average wind speed in May: 10.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.7mph).
Average humidity in May
Bald Head Island, NC
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, October and November (74%).
Average rainfall in May
Bald Head Island, NC
- Average rainfall in May: 2.28"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.83").
Average rainfall days in May
Bald Head Island, NC
- Average rainfall days in May: 14.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Bald Head Island, NC
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.04").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Bald Head Island, NC
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Bald Head Island, NC
- Average daylight in May: 13h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in May: 10h and 12min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Bald Head Island, NC
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Bald Head Island, 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).
Average cloud cover in May
Bald Head Island, 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 26).
Average visibility in May
Bald Head Island, 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).
