May weather forecastOxford, NC
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Oxford, is a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 58.8°F (14.9°C) and an average high of 78.3°F (25.7°C).Temperature
Oxford's transition into May brings a slight rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a pleasant 70.2°F (21.2°C) in April to a warm 78.3°F (25.7°C). In May, the nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 58.8°F (14.9°C).Humidity
In Oxford, North Carolina, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.Rainfall
The wettest months are May and August, with an average 2.95" (75mm) of rainfall.Snowfall
In Oxford, snow does not fall in April through October.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 7min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:26 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Oxford, the average sunshine in May is 9.5h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 6 in May interprets into the following advice:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Oxford, NC
- Average high temperature in May: 78.3°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 (46.8°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 58.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.9°F).
Average pressure in May
Oxford, NC
- Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Oxford, NC
- Average wind speed in May: 6.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in May
Oxford, NC
- Average humidity in May: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).
Average rainfall in May
Oxford, NC
- Average rainfall in May: 2.95"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and August (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").
Average rainfall days in May
Oxford, NC
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).
Average snowfall in May
Oxford, NC
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Oxford, NC
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.7 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
Oxford, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Oxford, NC
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.6 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (11.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Oxford, 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
Oxford, NC
- Average cloud cover in May: 40
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in May
Oxford, 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).
