May weather forecastOak Ridge, NC
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Oak Ridge, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average high of 77.5°F (25.3°C) and an average low of 57.6°F (14.2°C).Temperature
The arrival of May brings a soft temperature shift, with the average high-temperature nudging from an agreeable 68.7°F (20.4°C) in April to a warm 77.5°F (25.3°C). Oak Ridge records an average temperature drop to a refreshing 57.6°F (14.2°C) in May.Humidity
May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the most humid months in Oak Ridge.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall in Oak Ridge is May, when the rain falls for 17.7 days and typically aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
April through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Oak Ridge is 14h and 6min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:31 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Oak Ridge is 9.5h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index in Oak Ridge are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In May, a regular UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Endorse precautions and be consistent with sun safety guidelines. Preventing sunburn is paramount. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Oak Ridge, NC
- Average high temperature in May: 77.5°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 (45.5°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 57.6°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 (30.6°F).
Average pressure in May
Oak Ridge, 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
Oak Ridge, NC
- Average wind speed in May: 5.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).
Average humidity in May
Oak Ridge, NC
- Average humidity in May: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).
Average rainfall in May
Oak Ridge, NC
- Average rainfall in May: 3.15"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.01").
Average rainfall days in May
Oak Ridge, NC
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).
Average snowfall in May
Oak Ridge, NC
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Oak Ridge, NC
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.8 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
Oak Ridge, 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 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Oak Ridge, NC
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.1 days).
Average UV index in May
Oak Ridge, 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
Oak Ridge, NC
- Average cloud cover in May: 39
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Oak Ridge, 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).
