May weather forecastJackson, NC
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Jackson, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 59.4°F (15.2°C) and 76.6°F (24.8°C).Temperature
Observing a slight rise in May, the average high-temperature shifts from April's pleasant 69.3°F (20.7°C) to a moderately hot 76.6°F (24.8°C). During May, Jackson sees a mean low-temperature of 59.4°F (15.2°C).Humidity
The most humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 79%.Rainfall
In Jackson, in May, it is raining for 16.5 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Jackson, North Carolina, 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
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 7min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 7:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 9.4h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 6 during May translates into the following directions:
Persist in precautions and follow sun safety policies. Keeping sunburn at bay is imperative. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.
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Average temperature in May
Jackson, 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).
Average pressure in May
Jackson, 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).
Average wind speed in May
Jackson, 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).
Average humidity in May
Jackson, 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%).
Average rainfall in May
Jackson, 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").
Average rainfall days in May
Jackson, 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).
Average snowfall in May
Jackson, 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").
Average snowfall days in May
Jackson, 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
Jackson, NC
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 6min
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 24min
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).
Average sunshine days in May
Jackson, 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).
Average UV index in May
Jackson, 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).
Average cloud cover in May
Jackson, 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).
Average visibility in May
Jackson, 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).
