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
The beginning of May signals a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving from an agreeable 68.4°F (20.2°C) in April to a moderately hot 77°F (25°C). An average minimum temperature of 56.3°F (13.5°C) marks the month of May.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity in Hickory are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.Rainfall
In Hickory, in May, it is raining for 17.4 days, with typically 3.5" (89mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Hickory, North Carolina, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.1 days and collects up to 32.01" (813mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
April through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 4min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:35 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Hickory, the average sunshine in May is 9.8h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The UV index of 6 in May translates into these instructions:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost importance. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.
Frequently asked questions
What is the temperature in May in Hickory?
What are the most humid months in Hickory?
What is the average humidity in May in Hickory?
How much does it rain in Hickory in May?
When it does not snow in Hickory?
How many hours of daylight does Hickory have in May?
What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Hickory?
How long on average sun shines in May in Hickory?
What are the months with the highest UV index in Hickory?
What is the UV index reading in May in Hickory?
Average temperature in May
Hickory, NC
- Average high temperature in May: 77°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.9°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 56.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).
Average pressure in May
Hickory, NC
- Average pressure in May: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Hickory, NC
- Average wind speed in May: 5.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.8mph).
Average humidity in May
Hickory, NC
- Average humidity in May: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).
Average rainfall in May
Hickory, NC
- Average rainfall in May: 3.5"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.97").
Average rainfall days in May
Hickory, NC
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).
Average snowfall in May
Hickory, NC
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Hickory, NC
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.3 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
Hickory, NC
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Hickory, NC
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10 days).
Average UV index in May
Hickory, 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, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Hickory, NC
- Average cloud cover in May: 37
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in May
Hickory, NC
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).
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