May weather forecast
Bessemer City, NC

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Bessemer City, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 78.8°F (26°C) and 58.5°F (14.7°C).

Temperature

May brings a slight elevation in the average high-temperature, transitioning from April's agreeable 70.3°F (21.3°C) to a warm 78.8°F (26°C). May brings with it a nighttime average temperature of 58.5°F (14.7°C) in Bessemer City.

Humidity

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the most humid months in Bessemer City.

Rainfall

In Bessemer City, in May, it is raining for 17.3 days, with typically 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Bessemer City, North Carolina, during the entire year, the rain falls for 167.3 days and collects up to 33.39" (848mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Bessemer City, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Bessemer City is 14h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 8:11 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:34 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Bessemer City, the average sunshine in May is 9.8h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in May translates into the following instructions:
Shield from overexposure. Defense against sun-related harm is required. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Bessemer City in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Bessemer City, records 78.8°F (26°C), while the low-temperature is 58.5°F (14.7°C).

What are the most humid months in Bessemer City?

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are most humid months in Bessemer City.

What is the average humidity in May in Bessemer City?

In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How many days does it rain in May in Bessemer City?

In Bessemer City, in May, it is raining for 17.3 days, with typically 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Bessemer City?

April through October are months without snowfall in Bessemer City.

What is the average length of the day in May in Bessemer City?

The average day length in May in Bessemer City is 14h and 2min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Bessemer City?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 8:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:34 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Bessemer City have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Bessemer City is 9.8h.

When is the highest UV index in Bessemer City?

The months with the highest UV index in Bessemer City are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

How high is the UV index in May in Bessemer City?

In Bessemer City, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Bessemer City, NC

Average temperature in May - Bessemer City, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 78.8°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 (48°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 58.5°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 (32.5°F).

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Average pressure in May
Bessemer City, NC

Average pressure in May - Bessemer City, NC
  • Average pressure in May: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Bessemer City, NC

Average wind speed in May - Bessemer City, NC
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

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Average humidity in May
Bessemer City, NC

Average humidity in May - Bessemer City, 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%).

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Average rainfall in May
Bessemer City, NC

Average rainfall in May - Bessemer City, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.09").

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Average rainfall days in May
Bessemer City, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Bessemer City, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.7 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Bessemer City, NC

Average snowfall in May - Bessemer City, NC
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Bessemer City, NC

Average snowfall days in May - Bessemer City, NC
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Bessemer City, NC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Bessemer City, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Bessemer City, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Bessemer City, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.2 days).

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Average UV index in May
Bessemer City, NC

Average UV index in May - Bessemer City, NC
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Bessemer City, NC

Average cloud cover in May - Bessemer City, NC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 37

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in May
Bessemer City, NC

Average visibility in May - Bessemer City, 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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