May weather forecast
Colfax, NC

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Colfax, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 77.5°F (25.3°C) and min 57.6°F (14.2°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature mildly increases in May, edging from an agreeable 69.1°F (20.6°C) in April to a warm 77.5°F (25.3°C). Colfax's average low-temperature is measured at a refreshing 57.6°F (14.2°C) during May.

Humidity

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Colfax is May, when the rain falls for 17.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Colfax, North Carolina, is 14h and 6min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:31 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Colfax, the average sunshine in May is 9.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Colfax are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during May leads to these instructions:
Undertake protective measures and comply with sun safety rules. Shielding against skin and eye damage is essential. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Colfax in May?

The high-temperature in Colfax, North Carolina, during May is 77.5°F (25.3°C) and the low-temperature is 57.6°F (14.2°C).

What are the most humid months in Colfax?

The months with the highest humidity are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

What is the average humidity in May in Colfax?

In Colfax, North Carolina, the average relative humidity in May is 75%.

What is the rainiest month in Colfax?

The month with the most rainfall in Colfax is May, when the rain falls for 17.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May in Colfax?

In Colfax, North Carolina, during May, the rain falls for 17.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Colfax?

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

What is the average length of the day in May in Colfax?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 6min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Colfax?

On the first day of May in Colfax, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:31 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Colfax have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Colfax, North Carolina, is 9.4h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Colfax?

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

How high is the UV index in May in Colfax?

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

Average temperature in May - Colfax, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 77.5°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 (45.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 57.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

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Average pressure in May
Colfax, NC

Average pressure in May - Colfax, 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
Colfax, NC

Average wind speed in May - Colfax, NC
  • Average wind speed in May: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in May
Colfax, NC

Average humidity in May - Colfax, NC
  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

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Average rainfall in May
Colfax, NC

Average rainfall in May - Colfax, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.27"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.05").

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Average rainfall days in May
Colfax, NC

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Colfax, NC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.32").
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
Colfax, NC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.8 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
Colfax, NC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Colfax, NC
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Colfax, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Colfax, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in May
Colfax, NC

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

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Average cloud cover in May
Colfax, NC

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in May
Colfax, NC

Average visibility in May - Colfax, 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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