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
In Gates, stepping into May brings a gentle temperature nudge, moving slightly up from April's agreeable 68.4°F (20.2°C) to a moderately hot 76.3°F (24.6°C). Throughout May, a steady low-temperature average of 59°F (15°C) is noted.Humidity
May is the most humid month in Gates, with an average relative humidity of 80%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 19.3 days. Throughout May, 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Gates, during the entire year, the rain falls for 173.1 days and collects up to 33.82" (859mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
April through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 8min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:19 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Gates is 9.4h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Gates. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In May, a daily UV index of 6 turns into the following recommendations:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.
Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in Gates in May?
What is the most humid month in Gates?
What is the average humidity in May in Gates?
How much does it rain in Gates in May?
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When are sunrise and sunset in May in Gates?
How many hours of sunshine does Gates have in May?
When is the highest UV index in Gates?
What is the UV index intensity in May in Gates?
Average temperature in May
Gates, NC
- Average high temperature in May: 76.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.8°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 59°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.6°F).
Average pressure in May
Gates, NC
- Average pressure in May: 30.03"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
Gates, NC
- Average wind speed in May: 7.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).
Average humidity in May
Gates, NC
- Average humidity in May: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (75%).
Average rainfall in May
Gates, NC
- Average rainfall in May: 3.31"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.28").
Average rainfall days in May
Gates, NC
- Average rainfall days in May: 19.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Gates, NC
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Gates, NC
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Gates, 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 month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Gates, NC
- Average sunshine days in May: 10.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.2 days).
Average UV index in May
Gates, 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).
Average cloud cover in May
Gates, NC
- Average cloud cover in May: 40
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in May
Gates, NC
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (5mi).
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