May weather forecast
Henderson, NC

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Henderson, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between min 58.8°F (14.9°C) and max 78.1°F (25.6°C).

Temperature

The shift into May brings a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from an agreeable 70.2°F (21.2°C) in April to a moderately hot 78.1°F (25.6°C). The average temperature during May nights in Henderson is registered at a moderate 58.8°F (14.9°C).

Humidity

In Henderson, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

In Henderson, in May, it is raining for 16.6 days, with typically 2.68" (68mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Henderson, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157.1 days and collects up to 29.41" (747mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Henderson, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Henderson, North Carolina, is 14h and 7min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:25 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Henderson, the average sunshine in May is 9.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Henderson is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during May morphs into the following directions:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. 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. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes.
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Henderson?

In Henderson, 78.1°F (25.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 58.8°F (14.9°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May in Henderson?

In Henderson, North Carolina, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

How much does it rain in Henderson in May?

In Henderson, in May, during 16.6 rainfall days, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Henderson?

In Henderson, North Carolina, snow does not fall in April through October.

How many hours of daylight does Henderson have in May?

In Henderson, the average day length in May is 14h and 7min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Henderson?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:25 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Henderson have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Henderson, North Carolina, is 9.5h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Henderson?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Henderson is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Henderson, NC

Average temperature in May - Henderson, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 78.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 58.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.1°F).

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Average pressure in May
Henderson, NC

Average pressure in May - Henderson, NC
  • Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Henderson, NC

Average wind speed in May - Henderson, NC
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

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Average humidity in May
Henderson, NC

Average humidity in May - Henderson, NC
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).

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Average rainfall in May
Henderson, NC

Average rainfall in May - Henderson, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.09").

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Average rainfall days in May
Henderson, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Henderson, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Henderson, NC

Average snowfall in May - Henderson, NC
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.85").
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
Henderson, NC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.9 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
Henderson, NC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Henderson, 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 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Henderson, NC

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (12.1 days).

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Average UV index in May
Henderson, NC

Average UV index in May - Henderson, NC
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Henderson, NC

Average cloud cover in May - Henderson, NC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in May
Henderson, NC

Average visibility in May - Henderson, 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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