May weather forecastHigh Shoals, NC
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in High Shoals, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 78.4°F (25.8°C) and 57.9°F (14.4°C).Temperature
High Shoals in May observes a minor temperature shift, with average high-temperatures adjusting from an agreeable 70.2°F (21.2°C) in April to a moderately hot 78.4°F (25.8°C). During the month of May, an average low-temperature of 57.9°F (14.4°C) is recorded.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 15.9 days. Throughout May, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in High Shoals, there are 160.9 rainfall days, and 32.6" (828mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
April through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 2min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 8:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:34 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In High Shoals, the average sunshine in May 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 vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 6 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.
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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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
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 30min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
