May weather forecast
Cedar Island, NC

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Cedar Island, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average high of 74.1°F (23.4°C) and an average low of 68.2°F (20.1°C).

Temperature

The embrace of May brings a minor uplift in the average high-temperature, shifting from a comfortable 66.9°F (19.4°C) in April to a warm 74.1°F (23.4°C). May registers an average low temperature of 68.2°F (20.1°C), subtly lower than the daytime maximum.

Humidity

May through August, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Cedar Island, in May, it is raining for 14.6 days, with typically 2.68" (68mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 181.4 rainfall days, and 34.76" (883mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Cedar Island, snow does not fall in March through December.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 7:51 pm. On the last day of May, in Cedar Island, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 8:13 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Cedar Island, the average sunshine in May is 10.1h.

UV index

In Cedar Island, North Carolina, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 in May translates into these instructions:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Cedar Island?

The high-temperature, in May, in Cedar Island, records 74.1°F (23.4°C), while the low-temperature is 68.2°F (20.1°C).

What is the most humid month in Cedar Island?

The months with the highest humidity are May through August, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in May in Cedar Island?

The average relative humidity in May in Cedar Island, North Carolina, is 78%.

How much does it rain in Cedar Island in May?

In May, in Cedar Island, the rain falls for 14.6 days. Throughout May, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Cedar Island?

In Cedar Island, North Carolina, snow does not fall in March through December.

What is the average length of the day in May in Cedar Island?

The average day length in May in Cedar Island, North Carolina, is 14h and 1min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Cedar Island?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 7:51 pm. On the last day of the month, in Cedar Island, North Carolina, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 8:13 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Cedar Island?

The average sunshine duration in May is 10.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Cedar Island?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Cedar Island, NC

Average temperature in May - Cedar Island, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 74.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 68.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (78.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (44.6°F).

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Average pressure in May
Cedar Island, NC

Average pressure in May - Cedar Island, NC
  • Average pressure in May: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Cedar Island, NC

Average wind speed in May - Cedar Island, NC
  • Average wind speed in May: 11.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (14mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.4mph).

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Average humidity in May
Cedar Island, NC

Average humidity in May - Cedar Island, NC
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June, July and August (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are February, March and October (74%).

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Average rainfall in May
Cedar Island, NC

Average rainfall in May - Cedar Island, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.84").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.3").

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Average rainfall days in May
Cedar Island, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Cedar Island, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and November (11.1 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Cedar Island, NC

Average snowfall in May - Cedar Island, NC
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.24").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Cedar Island, NC

Average snowfall days in May - Cedar Island, NC
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Cedar Island, NC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Cedar Island, NC
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 0min

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: 10h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Cedar Island, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Cedar Island, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (5.9 days).

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Average UV index in May
Cedar Island, NC

Average UV index in May - Cedar Island, NC
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in May
Cedar Island, NC

Average cloud cover in May - Cedar Island, NC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in May
Cedar Island, NC

Average visibility in May - Cedar Island, 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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