May weather forecast
High Shoals, NC

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in High Shoals, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 78.4°F (25.8°C) and 57.9°F (14.4°C).

Temperature

May's onset brings a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a pleasant 70.2°F (21.2°C) in April to a warm 78.4°F (25.8°C). Nighttime temperature in High Shoals dips to a mean of 57.9°F (14.4°C) during May.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

In High Shoals, during May, the rain falls for 15.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation. In High Shoals, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.9 days and collects up to 32.6" (828mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in High Shoals is 14h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 8:11 pm. On the last day of May, in High Shoals, North Carolina, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:34 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during May morphs into the following directions:
Conform to measures and uphold sun safety traditions. Warding off skin and eye harm is necessary. 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. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in High Shoals?

The average high-temperature, in May, in High Shoals, is 78.4°F (25.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 57.9°F (14.4°C).

What are the most humid months in High Shoals?

The months with the highest humidity in High Shoals, North Carolina, are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the average humidity in May in High Shoals?

The average relative humidity in May in High Shoals, North Carolina, is 76%.

How many days does it rain in May in High Shoals?

In High Shoals, in May, during 15.9 rainfall days, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in High Shoals?

April through October are months without snowfall in High Shoals, North Carolina.

What is the average length of the day in May in High Shoals?

In High Shoals, North Carolina, the average day length in May is 14h and 2min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in High Shoals?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 8:11 pm. On the last day of the month, in High Shoals, North Carolina, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:34 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does High Shoals have in May?

In High Shoals, North Carolina, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.5h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in High Shoals?

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

What is the UV index reading in May in High Shoals?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in High Shoals, North Carolina, is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
High Shoals, NC

Average temperature in May - High Shoals, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 78.4°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 (46.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 57.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.5°F).

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Average pressure in May
High Shoals, NC

Average pressure in May - High Shoals, 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 (29.98"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
High Shoals, NC

Average wind speed in May - High Shoals, NC
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

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Average humidity in May
High Shoals, NC

Average humidity in May - High Shoals, 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%).

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Average rainfall in May
High Shoals, NC

Average rainfall in May - High Shoals, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.03"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.01").

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Average rainfall days in May
High Shoals, NC

Average rainfall days in May - High Shoals, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

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Average snowfall in May
High Shoals, NC

Average snowfall in May - High Shoals, NC
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.24").
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
High Shoals, NC

Average snowfall days in May - High Shoals, 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
High Shoals, NC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - High Shoals, NC
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 0min

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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in May
High Shoals, NC

Average sunshine days in May - High Shoals, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).

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Average UV index in May
High Shoals, NC

Average UV index in May - High Shoals, 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).

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Average cloud cover in May
High Shoals, NC

Average cloud cover in May - High Shoals, NC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in May
High Shoals, NC

Average visibility in May - High Shoals, 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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