Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
May's arrival is marked by an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 65.8°F (18.8°C) in April to a warm 74.8°F (23.8°C). During May nights, North Wilkesboro witnesses a consistent average temperature of 54.1°F (12.3°C).Humidity
May, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the most humid months in North Wilkesboro.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 18.1 days. Throughout May, 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in North Wilkesboro, there are 171 rainfall days, and 32.76" (832mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. During 0.1 snowfall days, in May, North Wilkesboro aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in North Wilkesboro, there are 10.5 snowfall days, and 8.11" (206mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 6min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of May, in North Wilkesboro, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:36 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in North Wilkesboro is 9.7h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 6 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Frequently asked questions
What is the temperature in May in North Wilkesboro?
What is the most humid month in North Wilkesboro?
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What is the last month it snows in North Wilkesboro?
How many hours of daylight does North Wilkesboro have in May?
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How many hours of sunshine does North Wilkesboro have in May?
When is the highest UV index in North Wilkesboro?
What is the UV index reading in May in North Wilkesboro?
Average temperature in May
North Wilkesboro, NC
- Average high temperature in May: 74.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.8°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 54.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).
Average pressure in May
North Wilkesboro, 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 (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
North Wilkesboro, NC
- Average wind speed in May: 5.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).
Average humidity in May
North Wilkesboro, NC
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).
Average rainfall in May
North Wilkesboro, NC
- Average rainfall in May: 3.46"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.05").
Average rainfall days in May
North Wilkesboro, NC
- Average rainfall days in May: 18.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
North Wilkesboro, NC
- Average snowfall in May: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
North Wilkesboro, NC
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
North Wilkesboro, NC
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min
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 4min
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 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
North Wilkesboro, NC
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).
Average UV index in May
North Wilkesboro, 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
North Wilkesboro, NC
- Average cloud cover in May: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in May
North Wilkesboro, NC
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, September and December (5mi).
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