May weather forecast
Catawba, NC

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Catawba, is a warm month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 58.1°F (14.5°C) and an average high of 78.6°F (25.9°C).

Temperature

May marks a minor ascent in the average high-temperature, adjusting from April's agreeable 69.8°F (21°C) to a moderately hot 78.6°F (25.9°C). An average nighttime temperature of 58.1°F (14.5°C) is recorded in Catawba during May.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Catawba are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

In May, in Catawba, the rain falls for 17.6 days. Throughout May, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Catawba, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.1 days and collects up to 31.81" (808mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Catawba is 14h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 8:11 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:34 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Catawba are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Catawba in May?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Catawba, is 78.6°F (25.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 58.1°F (14.5°C).

What are the most humid months in Catawba?

The months with the highest humidity are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the average humidity in May in Catawba?

The average relative humidity in May in Catawba is 76%.

How many days does it rain in May in Catawba?

In May, the rain falls for 17.6 days. Throughout May, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Catawba?

April through October are months without snowfall in Catawba, North Carolina.

How many hours of daylight does Catawba have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 4min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Catawba?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 8:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:34 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Catawba have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.4h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Catawba?

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

What is the UV index reading in May in Catawba?

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

Average temperature in May - Catawba, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 78.6°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 (46.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 58.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.3°F).

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Average pressure in May
Catawba, NC

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Catawba, NC

Average wind speed in May - Catawba, 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 (4.2mph).

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Average humidity in May
Catawba, NC

Average humidity in May - Catawba, 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
Catawba, NC

Average rainfall in May - Catawba, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.03"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.89").

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Average rainfall days in May
Catawba, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Catawba, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Catawba, NC

Average snowfall in May - Catawba, NC
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.97").
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
Catawba, NC

Average snowfall days in May - Catawba, NC
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (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
Catawba, NC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Catawba, 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 2min

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 18min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Catawba, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Catawba, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in May
Catawba, NC

Average UV index in May - Catawba, 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 and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Catawba, NC

Average cloud cover in May - Catawba, NC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 39

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in May
Catawba, NC

Average visibility in May - Catawba, 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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