Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
May's arrival in Cary, North Carolina, sees a mild rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from April's pleasant 70.5°F (21.4°C) to a warm 78.6°F (25.9°C). Throughout May, Cary's nights cool down to an average of 60.3°F (15.7°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 75%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall in Cary. Rain falls for 17.7 days and accumulates 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
April through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 4min.On the first day of May in Cary, North Carolina, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:25 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Cary, the average sunshine in May is 9.6h.UV index
In Cary, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in May translates into the following instructions:
Fend off overexposure. Sun protection is vital. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.
Frequently asked questions
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How many days does it rain in May in Cary?
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What is the UV index intensity in May in Cary?
Average temperature in May
Cary, NC
- Average high temperature in May: 78.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 60.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.5°F).
Average pressure in May
Cary, NC
- Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Cary, NC
- Average wind speed in May: 6.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity in May
Cary, NC
- Average humidity in May: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).
Average rainfall in May
Cary, NC
- Average rainfall in May: 3.15"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.17").
Average rainfall days in May
Cary, NC
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
Cary, NC
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Cary, NC
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.3 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
Cary, NC
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min
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 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Cary, NC
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Cary, NC
- Average UV index in May: 6
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Cary, NC
- Average cloud cover in May: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Cary, 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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