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 brings a modest temperature shift, moving from a pleasant 69.8°F (21°C) in April to a warm 77.7°F (25.4°C). An average minimum temperature of 64.6°F (18.1°C) is recorded during the month of May.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity in Oriental is 76%.Rainfall
In Oriental, in May, it is raining for 16.4 days, with typically 3.15" (80mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Oriental, North Carolina, during the entire year, the rain falls for 174.7 days and collects up to 39.61" (1006mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Oriental, snow does not fall in April through November.Daylight
In Oriental, North Carolina, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 1min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of May, in Oriental, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:15 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Oriental, the average sunshine in May is 9.9h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.
Frequently asked questions
What are May temperatures in Oriental?
What is the average humidity in May in Oriental?
How many days does it rain in May in Oriental?
When it does not snow in Oriental?
How many hours of daylight does Oriental have in May?
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Oriental?
How long on average sun shines in May in Oriental?
What is the UV index reading in May in Oriental?
Average temperature in May
Oriental, NC
- Average high temperature in May: 77.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.3°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 64.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (74.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.8°F).
Average pressure in May
Oriental, NC
- Average pressure in May: 30.03"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Oriental, NC
- Average wind speed in May: 8.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).
Average humidity in May
Oriental, NC
- Average humidity in May: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (74%).
Average rainfall in May
Oriental, NC
- Average rainfall in May: 3.15"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.36").
Average rainfall days in May
Oriental, NC
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.7 days).
Average snowfall in May
Oriental, NC
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Oriental, NC
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Oriental, 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 5min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Oriental, NC
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Oriental, NC
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in May
Oriental, NC
- Average cloud cover in May: 33
The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in May
Oriental, 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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