May weather forecast
Lowell, NC

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Lowell, is a warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 79.3°F (26.3°C) and 59.4°F (15.2°C).

Temperature

The arrival of May witnesses a small shift in the average high-temperature, moving from an agreeable 71.2°F (21.8°C) in April to a warm 79.3°F (26.3°C). The temperature lowers to an average of 59.4°F (15.2°C) during May nights.

Humidity

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Lowell, in May, during 16.8 rainfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Lowell, there are 155.8 rainfall days, and 30.98" (787mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Lowell, snow does not fall in April through November.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 8:10 pm. On the last day of May, in Lowell, North Carolina, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:33 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Lowell are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Lowell?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Lowell, North Carolina, are 79.3°F (26.3°C) and 59.4°F (15.2°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month in Lowell?

The months with the highest humidity in Lowell, North Carolina, are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

What is the average humidity in May in Lowell?

In Lowell, North Carolina, the average relative humidity in May is 75%.

How many days does it rain in May in Lowell?

In Lowell, North Carolina, in May, during 16.8 rainfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Lowell?

April through November are months without snowfall in Lowell, North Carolina.

How many hours of daylight does Lowell have in May?

In Lowell, the average day length in May is 14h and 2min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Lowell?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 8:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:33 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Lowell have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Lowell is 9.7h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Lowell?

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

How high is the UV index in May in Lowell?

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

Average temperature in May - Lowell, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 79.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 59.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.1°F).

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Average pressure in May
Lowell, NC

Average pressure in May - Lowell, NC
  • Average pressure in May: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Lowell, NC

Average wind speed in May - Lowell, NC
  • Average wind speed in May: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

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Average humidity in May
Lowell, NC

Average humidity in May - Lowell, NC
  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (70%).

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Average rainfall in May
Lowell, NC

Average rainfall in May - Lowell, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.97").

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Average rainfall days in May
Lowell, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Lowell, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Lowell, NC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.97").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Lowell, NC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Lowell, NC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Lowell, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Lowell, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Lowell, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).

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Average UV index in May
Lowell, NC

Average UV index in May - Lowell, 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 and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Lowell, NC

Average cloud cover in May - Lowell, NC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in May
Lowell, NC

Average visibility in May - Lowell, 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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