May weather forecastBethel, NC
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Bethel, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between min 60.4°F (15.8°C) and max 77.5°F (25.3°C).Temperature
As April transitions into May, a subtle temperature shift is observed, with average highs adjusting from a pleasant 70°F (21.1°C) to a moderately hot 77.5°F (25.3°C). During May nights, Bethel records an average temperature of 60.4°F (15.8°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are May, August and September, with an average relative humidity of 79%.Rainfall
In Bethel, in May, during 9.1 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Bethel, during the entire year, the rain falls for 92.6 days and collects up to 8.23" (209mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
March through November are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Bethel, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 4min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 7:56 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:20 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Bethel, the average sunshine in May is 9.5h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Adopt measures and apply sun safety strategies. Shielding from skin and eye damage is necessary. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Bethel, NC
- Average high temperature in May: 77.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 60.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.3°F).
Average pressure in May
Bethel, NC
- Average pressure in May: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Bethel, NC
- Average wind speed in May: 7.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in May
Bethel, NC
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and September (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and April (75%).
Average rainfall in May
Bethel, NC
- Average rainfall in May: 0.67"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.14").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and October (0.43").
Average rainfall days in May
Bethel, NC
- Average rainfall days in May: 9.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (11.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (4.7 days).
Average snowfall in May
Bethel, NC
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.12").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Bethel, NC
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Bethel, 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 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Bethel, NC
- Average sunshine days in May: 16.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (24.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (15.6 days).
Average UV index in May
Bethel, NC
- Average UV index in May: 6
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Bethel, NC
- Average cloud cover in May: 39
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in May
Bethel, NC
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (5mi).
