May weather forecastCatawba, NC
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Catawba, North Carolina, 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
Entering May, Catawba notices a subtle temperature elevation, with the average high-temperature advancing from April's agreeable 69.8°F (21°C) to a moderately hot 78.6°F (25.9°C). May's nights observe an average temperature of 58.1°F (14.5°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.Rainfall
In Catawba, during May, the rain falls for 17.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation. In Catawba, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.1 days and collects up to 31.81" (808mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Catawba, snow does not fall in April through October.Daylight
In Catawba, the average length of the day in May 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
In May, the average sunshine is 9.4h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in May translates into the following instructions:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Catawba, 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 24min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
