May weather forecast
Claremont, NC

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Claremont, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 77.5°F (25.3°C) and 57.4°F (14.1°C).

Temperature

As May begins, there's a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from an agreeable 69.4°F (20.8°C) in April to a moderately hot 77.5°F (25.3°C). During May, Claremont experiences an average low-temperature of 57.4°F (14.1°C) at night.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Claremont, during May, the rain falls for 17.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 165 rainfall days, and 32.99" (838mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Claremont, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

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, in Claremont, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:34 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Claremont, the average sunshine in May is 9.8h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed in less than 20 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Claremont in May?

In Claremont, 77.5°F (25.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 57.4°F (14.1°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the most humid month in Claremont?

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 Claremont?

In Claremont, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.

How many days does it rain in May in Claremont?

In Claremont, North Carolina, in May, during 17.3 rainfall days, 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Claremont?

April through October are months without snowfall in Claremont.

How many hours of daylight does Claremont have in May?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Claremont?

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

How long on average sun shines in May in Claremont?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Claremont is 9.8h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in May in Claremont?

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

Average temperature in May - Claremont, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 77.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 57.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.7°F).

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Average pressure in May
Claremont, NC

Average pressure in May - Claremont, 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
Claremont, NC

Average wind speed in May - Claremont, NC
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

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Average humidity in May
Claremont, NC

Average humidity in May - Claremont, 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
Claremont, NC

Average rainfall in May - Claremont, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.01").

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Average rainfall days in May
Claremont, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Claremont, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Claremont, NC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.2").
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
Claremont, NC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.4 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
Claremont, NC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Claremont, 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 5min

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

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Average sunshine days in May
Claremont, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Claremont, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).

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Average UV index in May
Claremont, NC

Average UV index in May - Claremont, 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
Claremont, NC

Average cloud cover in May - Claremont, NC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 37

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in May
Claremont, NC

Average visibility in May - Claremont, NC
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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