May weather forecast
Murphy, NC

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Weather in May

May in Murphy, North Carolina is a remarkably pleasant month, demonstrating full-blown spring conditions. The distinctive shift towards warmer temperatures is accompanied by an increased duration of sunlight exposure. A welcomed change is the increase in average high temperature, living up to a comfortable 74.3°F (23.5°C). The month remains consistent with rainfall but offers fewer rainy days than April does. As spring progresses, May signals the near arrival of summer.

Temperature

The start of May in Murphy brings a subtle shift in the average high-temperature, edging up from April's comfortable 65.8°F (18.8°C) to a warm 74.3°F (23.5°C). Nighttime temperatures hover around an average low of 53.4°F (11.9°C) in May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Murphy is 78%.

Rainfall

In Murphy, during May, the rain falls for 17.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 181 rainfall days, and 40.39" (1026mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Murphy, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 8:22 pm. On the last day of May, in Murphy, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 8:44 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Murphy is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 5 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Murphy?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 74.3°F (23.5°C) and 53.4°F (11.9°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May in Murphy?

The average relative humidity in May in Murphy, North Carolina, is 78%.

How many days does it rain in May in Murphy?

In Murphy, North Carolina, in May, during 17.8 rainfall days, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Murphy?

May through September are months without snowfall in Murphy, North Carolina.

Does it snow in Murphy in May?

In May, in Murphy, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

What is the average length of the day in May in Murphy?

In Murphy, North Carolina, the average day length in May is 14h and 1min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Murphy?

On the first day of May in Murphy, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 8:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 8:44 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Murphy?

In Murphy, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.7h.

How high is the UV index in May in Murphy?

In Murphy, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Murphy, NC

Average temperature in May - Murphy, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 74.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 53.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.3°F).

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Average pressure in May
Murphy, NC

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Murphy, NC

Average wind speed in May - Murphy, NC
  • Average wind speed in May: 4.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.5mph).

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Average humidity in May
Murphy, NC

Average humidity in May - Murphy, NC
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

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Average rainfall in May
Murphy, NC

Average rainfall in May - Murphy, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.48").

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Average rainfall days in May
Murphy, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Murphy, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.2 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Murphy, NC

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

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

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Average snowfall days in May
Murphy, NC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Murphy, 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 June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Murphy, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Murphy, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.2 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.2 days).

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Average UV index in May
Murphy, NC

Average UV index in May - Murphy, NC
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Murphy, NC

Average cloud cover in May - Murphy, NC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in May
Murphy, NC

Average visibility in May - Murphy, NC
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).

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