May weather forecast
Halifax, NC

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Halifax, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 59.4°F (15.2°C) and 76.6°F (24.8°C).

Temperature

May brings a slight increase in the average high-temperature, progressing from an agreeable 69.3°F (20.7°C) in April to a warm 76.6°F (24.8°C). Halifax experiences an average nighttime temperature of 59.4°F (15.2°C) in the month of May.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 79%, May is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Halifax, during May, the rain falls for 16.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation. In Halifax, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149 days and collects up to 24.02" (610mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through November are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Halifax, North Carolina, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 7min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 7:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:22 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.4h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Halifax. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 6 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Halifax?

Halifax in May has an average high-temperature of 76.6°F (24.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 59.4°F (15.2°C).

What is the most humid month in Halifax?

May is the most humid month in Halifax, North Carolina, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in May in Halifax?

In Halifax, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

How much does it rain in Halifax in May?

In Halifax, North Carolina, in May, during 16.5 rainfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Halifax?

April through November are months without snowfall in Halifax, North Carolina.

What is the average length of the day in May in Halifax?

The average day length in May is 14h and 7min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Halifax?

On the first day of May in Halifax, North Carolina, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 7:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:22 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Halifax have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Halifax is 9.4h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Halifax?

The months with the highest UV index in Halifax, North Carolina, are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index reading in May in Halifax?

In Halifax, North Carolina, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Halifax, NC

Average temperature in May - Halifax, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 76.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 59.4°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 (32°F).

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Average pressure in May
Halifax, NC

Average pressure in May - Halifax, 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).

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Average wind speed in May
Halifax, NC

Average wind speed in May - Halifax, NC
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in May
Halifax, NC

Average humidity in May - Halifax, 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 and November (74%).

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Average rainfall in May
Halifax, NC

Average rainfall in May - Halifax, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.38").

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Average rainfall days in May
Halifax, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Halifax, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Halifax, NC

Average snowfall in May - Halifax, 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, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Halifax, NC

Average snowfall days in May - Halifax, NC
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.2 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
Halifax, NC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Halifax, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Halifax, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Halifax, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.1 days).

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Average UV index in May
Halifax, NC

Average UV index in May - Halifax, 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).

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Average cloud cover in May
Halifax, NC

Average cloud cover in May - Halifax, 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).

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Average visibility in May
Halifax, NC

Average visibility in May - Halifax, 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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