May weather forecastElk Park, NC
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Elk Park, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 69.6°F (20.9°C) and 50.7°F (10.4°C).Temperature
Elk Park in May denotes a subtle temperature transition, adjusting from an average high of an enjoyable 61.3°F (16.3°C) in April to a pleasant 69.6°F (20.9°C). During May, Elk Park observes a consistent average nighttime temperature of 50.7°F (10.4°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are February, March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 19 days. Throughout May, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 178 rainfall days, and 24.96" (634mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.7 snowfall days, in May, Elk Park aggregates 0.47" (12mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 46.4 snowfall days, and 22.01" (559mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 6min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:39 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 9.4h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Elk Park, NC
- Average high temperature in May: 69.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 50.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).
Average pressure in May
Elk Park, 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 (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Elk Park, NC
- Average wind speed in May: 5.4mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.6mph).
Average humidity in May
Elk Park, NC
- Average humidity in May: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March, May and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and November (77%).
Average rainfall in May
Elk Park, NC
- Average rainfall in May: 2.72"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.38").
Average rainfall days in May
Elk Park, NC
- Average rainfall days in May: 19 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.6 days).
Average snowfall in May
Elk Park, NC
- Average snowfall in May: 0.47"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Elk Park, NC
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Elk Park, NC
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 6min
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 42min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 24min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in May
Elk Park, NC
- Average sunshine days in May: 9.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9 days).
Average UV index in May
Elk Park, NC
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Elk Park, NC
- Average cloud cover in May: 42
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in May
Elk Park, NC
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
