Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
May signifies a subtle uplift in the average high-temperature, adjusting from a refreshing 61.3°F (16.3°C) in April to an agreeable 69.6°F (20.9°C). An average temperature of 50.7°F (10.4°C) marks the nights in May.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are February, March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.Rainfall
In May, in Elk Valley, the rain falls for 19 days. Throughout May, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Elk Valley, during the entire year, the rain falls for 178 days and collects up to 24.96" (634mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Elk Valley. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.7 snowfall days, in May, Elk Valley aggregates 0.47" (12mm) of snow. In Elk Valley, during the entire year, snow falls for 46.4 days and aggregates up to 22.01" (559mm) of snow.Daylight
In Elk Valley, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 6min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:39 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 9.4h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Elk Valley. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The UV index of 5 in May translates into these instructions:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Frequently asked questions
What are May temperatures in Elk Valley?
What are the most humid months in Elk Valley?
What is the average humidity in May in Elk Valley?
How much does it rain in Elk Valley in May?
What is the last month it snows in Elk Valley?
What is the average length of the day in May in Elk Valley?
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Elk Valley?
How long on average sun shines in May in Elk Valley?
What are the months with the highest UV index in Elk Valley?
What is the UV index intensity in May in Elk Valley?
Average temperature in May
Elk Valley, 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 Valley, 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 Valley, 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 Valley, 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 Valley, 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 Valley, 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 Valley, 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 Valley, 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 Valley, 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 42min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 2min
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 Valley, 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 Valley, 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 Valley, 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 Valley, 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).
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