May weather forecastBenson, NC
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Benson, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 78.4°F (25.8°C) and 61.2°F (16.2°C).Temperature
May signals a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from April's pleasant 70.7°F (21.5°C) to a warm 78.4°F (25.8°C). Benson records an average low-temperature of 61.2°F (16.2°C) throughout the month of May.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are May, August and September, with an average relative humidity of 77%.Rainfall
In Benson, in May, it is raining for 16.8 days, with typically 2.56" (65mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Benson, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.6 days and collects up to 27.05" (687mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Benson, snow does not fall in April through November.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 2min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:23 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 9.5h.UV index
In Benson, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 6 during May translates into the following directions:
Avoid excessive sunlight. Those with lighter skin may experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Benson, NC
- Average high temperature in May: 78.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.3°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 61.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.3°F).
Average pressure in May
Benson, NC
- Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are November and December (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Benson, NC
- Average wind speed in May: 7.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).
Average humidity in May
Benson, NC
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and September (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and November (73%).
Average rainfall in May
Benson, NC
- Average rainfall in May: 2.56"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.54").
Average rainfall days in May
Benson, NC
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
Benson, NC
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.75").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Benson, NC
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.3 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
Benson, 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 48min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Benson, NC
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Benson, NC
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Benson, NC
- Average cloud cover in May: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in May
Benson, 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).
