May weather forecast
Forest City, NC

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Forest City, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between min 56.8°F (13.8°C) and max 78.3°F (25.7°C).

Temperature

May's onset brings a subtle temperature rise, moving from a pleasant 70.2°F (21.2°C) in April to a warm 78.3°F (25.7°C). Forest City's average low-temperature during May nights is observed to be a refreshing 56.8°F (13.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 75%.

Rainfall

In Forest City, in May, during 15.6 rainfall days, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Forest City, there are 138 rainfall days, and 17.91" (455mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Forest City, North Carolina, is 14h and 2min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:36 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 10h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Embrace precautions and observe sun safety norms. Evasion of sunburn is a necessity. Attempt to stay under shade and limit exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Remember, devices such as parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Forest City?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 78.3°F (25.7°C) and 56.8°F (13.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May in Forest City?

The average relative humidity in May in Forest City is 75%.

How many days does it rain in May in Forest City?

In Forest City, North Carolina, in May, it is raining for 15.6 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Forest City?

April through October are months without snowfall.

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

In May, the average day length in Forest City, North Carolina, is 14h and 2min.

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

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of the month, in Forest City, North Carolina, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:36 pm EDT.

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

The average sunshine duration in May in Forest City is 10h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Forest City?

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

What is the UV index reading in May in Forest City?

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

Average temperature in May - Forest City, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 78.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 56.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.1°F).

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Average pressure in May
Forest City, NC

Average pressure in May - Forest City, 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).

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Average wind speed in May
Forest City, NC

Average wind speed in May - Forest City, NC
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.8mph).

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Average humidity in May
Forest City, NC

Average humidity in May - Forest City, NC
  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

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Average rainfall in May
Forest City, NC

Average rainfall in May - Forest City, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.98").

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Average rainfall days in May
Forest City, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Forest City, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.1 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Forest City, NC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.18").
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
Forest City, NC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 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
Forest City, NC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Forest City, NC
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 0min

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: 10h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Forest City, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Forest City, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.7 days).

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Average UV index in May
Forest City, NC

Average UV index in May - Forest City, 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 and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Forest City, NC

Average cloud cover in May - Forest City, NC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 34

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in May
Forest City, NC

Average visibility in May - Forest 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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