May weather forecastGaston, NC
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Gaston, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 76.6°F (24.8°C) and 59.2°F (15.1°C).Temperature
The beginning of May signals a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a pleasant 69.1°F (20.6°C) in April to a warm 76.6°F (24.8°C). Throughout the month of May, Gaston expects an average low of 59.2°F (15.1°C).Humidity
The most humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 79%.Rainfall
In Gaston, during May, the rain falls for 17.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation. In Gaston, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.2 days and collects up to 27.6" (701mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Gaston, snow does not fall in April through October.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Gaston is 14h and 8min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of May, in Gaston, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:22 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Gaston is 9.4h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index in Gaston, North Carolina, are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 during May translates into the following directions:
Stick with precautions and abide by sun safety procedures. Evading sunburn is essential. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Gaston, NC
- Average high temperature in May: 76.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.8°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 59.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.8°F).
Average pressure in May
Gaston, 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).
Average wind speed in May
Gaston, NC
- Average wind speed in May: 7.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in May
Gaston, NC
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, April, July and November (74%).
Average rainfall in May
Gaston, NC
- Average rainfall in May: 2.52"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.85").
Average rainfall days in May
Gaston, NC
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Gaston, NC
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.3").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Gaston, NC
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Gaston, 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 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Gaston, NC
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).
Average UV index in May
Gaston, NC
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Gaston, NC
- Average cloud cover in May: 39
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in May
Gaston, 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).
