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
The shift into May is marked by a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's refreshing 65.8°F (18.8°C) to a moderately hot 74.8°F (23.8°C). Fairplains experiences an average nighttime temperature of 54.1°F (12.3°C) in the month of May.Humidity
May, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the most humid months in Fairplains.Rainfall
In Fairplains, during May, the rain falls for 18.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 171 rainfall days, and 32.76" (832mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, Fairplains aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Fairplains, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.5 days and aggregates up to 8.11" (206mm) of snow.Daylight
In Fairplains, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 6min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:36 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Fairplains, the average sunshine in May is 9.7h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during May translates into these guidelines:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed in less than 20 minutes. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Frequently asked questions
What are May temperatures in Fairplains?
What are the most humid months in Fairplains?
What is the average humidity in May in Fairplains?
How many days does it rain in May in Fairplains?
What is the last month it snows in Fairplains?
How many hours of daylight does Fairplains have in May?
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Fairplains?
How many hours of sunshine does Fairplains have in May?
What are the months with the highest UV index in Fairplains?
What is the UV index intensity in May in Fairplains?
Average temperature in May
Fairplains, NC
- Average high temperature in May: 74.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.8°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 54.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).
Average pressure in May
Fairplains, 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
Fairplains, NC
- Average wind speed in May: 5.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).
Average humidity in May
Fairplains, NC
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).
Average rainfall in May
Fairplains, NC
- Average rainfall in May: 3.46"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.05").
Average rainfall days in May
Fairplains, NC
- Average rainfall days in May: 18.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
Fairplains, NC
- Average snowfall in May: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Fairplains, NC
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Fairplains, 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 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Fairplains, NC
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Fairplains, 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).
Average cloud cover in May
Fairplains, NC
- Average cloud cover in May: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in May
Fairplains, NC
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, September and December (5mi).
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