May weather forecast
Elm City, NC

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Elm City, is a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 60.4°F (15.8°C) and an average high of 77.9°F (25.5°C).

Temperature

A subtle rise in the average high-temperature is observed during May, adjusting from a pleasant 70.3°F (21.3°C) in April to a moderately hot 77.9°F (25.5°C). Elm City's average low-temperature is measured at a mild 60.4°F (15.8°C) during May.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Elm City are May and September, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Elm City, during May, the rain falls for 17.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation. In Elm City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 165.9 days and collects up to 33.23" (844mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Elm City, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 4min.
On the first day of May in Elm City, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 7:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Elm City is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Stand by precautions and apply sun safety measures. Evading sunburn is of great importance. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Elm City?

In Elm City, in May, the average high-temperature is 77.9°F (25.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 60.4°F (15.8°C).

What is the most humid month in Elm City?

The months with the highest humidity in Elm City are May and September, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in May in Elm City?

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

How much does it rain in Elm City in May?

In Elm City, during May, the rain falls for 17.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Elm City?

April through October are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in May in Elm City?

In May, the average day length in Elm City is 14h and 4min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Elm City?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 7:58 pm. On the last day of the month, in Elm City, North Carolina, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Elm City?

The average sunshine duration in May in Elm City is 9.6h.

How high is the UV index in May in Elm City?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Elm City, North Carolina, is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Elm City, NC

Average temperature in May - Elm City, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 77.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 60.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.9°F).

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Average pressure in May
Elm City, NC

Average pressure in May - Elm City, NC
  • Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Elm City, NC

Average wind speed in May - Elm City, NC
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in May
Elm City, NC

Average humidity in May - Elm City, NC
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and September (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (73%).

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Average rainfall in May
Elm City, NC

Average rainfall in May - Elm City, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.32").

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Average rainfall days in May
Elm City, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Elm City, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Elm City, NC

Average snowfall in May - Elm City, NC
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.26").
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
Elm City, NC

Average snowfall days in May - Elm City, NC
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2 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
Elm City, NC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Elm City, 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 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Elm City, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Elm City, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.4 days).

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Average UV index in May
Elm City, NC

Average UV index in May - Elm City, NC
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Elm City, NC

Average cloud cover in May - Elm City, NC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in May
Elm City, NC

Average visibility in May - Elm City, 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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