May weather forecastCandler, NC
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Candler, is an agreeable month, with an average temperature varying between 50.2°F (10.1°C) and 70.5°F (21.4°C).Temperature
May marks a minor ascent in the average high-temperature, adjusting from April's comfortable 63°F (17.2°C) to an agreeable 70.5°F (21.4°C). Nighttime temperature dips to a mean of 50.2°F (10.1°C) during May.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity in Candler is 80%.Rainfall
In Candler, North Carolina, in May, it is raining for 20.3 days, with typically 3.58" (91mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 185.9 rainfall days, and 35.59" (904mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Candler aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Candler, during the entire year, snow falls for 22 days and aggregates up to 12.01" (305mm) of snow.Daylight
In Candler, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 3min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:40 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 9.2h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The UV index of 5 in May translates into these instructions:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Candler, NC
- Average high temperature in May: 70.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.6°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 50.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).
Average pressure in May
Candler, NC
- Average pressure in May: 30.03"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Candler, NC
- Average wind speed in May: 5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.4mph).
Average humidity in May
Candler, NC
- Average humidity in May: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is September (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in May
Candler, NC
- Average rainfall in May: 3.58"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.2").
Average rainfall days in May
Candler, NC
- Average rainfall days in May: 20.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
Candler, NC
- Average snowfall in May: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Candler, NC
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Candler, 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 12min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in May
Candler, NC
- Average sunshine days in May: 8.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.2 days).
Average UV index in May
Candler, NC
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Candler, NC
- Average cloud cover in May: 43
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in May
Candler, NC
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (4mi).





