May weather forecastGloucester, NC
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Gloucester, is a warm month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 74.1°F (23.4°C) and an average low of 68.2°F (20.1°C).Temperature
May introduces a minor temperature shift, with average high-temperatures adjusting from April's comfortable 66.9°F (19.4°C) to a warm 74.1°F (23.4°C). Gloucester observes a slightly reduced average nighttime temperature of 68.2°F (20.1°C) during May.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity in Gloucester are May through August, with an average relative humidity of 78%.Rainfall
In Gloucester, during May, the rain falls for 14.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Gloucester, there are 181.4 rainfall days, and 34.76" (883mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
March through December are months without snowfall in Gloucester.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Gloucester, North Carolina, is 13h and 59min.On the first day of May in Gloucester, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 7:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:13 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Gloucester is 10.1h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In May, an average UV index of 6 transforms into the following instructions:
Endorse precautions and be consistent with sun safety guidelines. Preventing sunburn is paramount. Limit direct sun exposure especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. However, keep in mind that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Gloucester, NC
- Average high temperature in May: 74.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.1°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 68.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (78.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (44.6°F).
Average pressure in May
Gloucester, NC
- Average pressure in May: 30.04"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Gloucester, NC
- Average wind speed in May: 11.9mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (14mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.4mph).
Average humidity in May
Gloucester, NC
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June, July and August (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are February, March and October (74%).
Average rainfall in May
Gloucester, NC
- Average rainfall in May: 2.68"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.84").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.3").
Average rainfall days in May
Gloucester, NC
- Average rainfall days in May: 14.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and November (11.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
Gloucester, NC
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.24").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Gloucester, NC
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Gloucester, NC
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in May: 10h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Gloucester, NC
- Average sunshine days in May: 14.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (5.9 days).
Average UV index in May
Gloucester, NC
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in May
Gloucester, NC
- Average cloud cover in May: 31
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in May
Gloucester, 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).
