May weather forecastPelham, NC
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Pelham, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 78.6°F (25.9°C) and 57.7°F (14.3°C).Temperature
May's arrival brings a modest temperature shift, moving from an agreeable 69.8°F (21°C) in April to a moderately hot 78.6°F (25.9°C). Pelham encounters an average low-temperature of 57.7°F (14.3°C) during May nights.Humidity
In Pelham, the average relative humidity in May is 75%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall in Pelham. Rain falls for 16.7 days and accumulates 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
April through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Pelham, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 8min.On the first day of May in Pelham, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 8:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:30 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 9.5h.UV index
In Pelham, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum UV index of 6 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Enforce precautions and stick to sun safety measures. Preservation from skin and eye damage is essential. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Pelham, NC
- Average high temperature in May: 78.6°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 (45.5°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 57.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).
Average pressure in May
Pelham, 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 (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Pelham, NC
- Average wind speed in May: 6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).
Average humidity in May
Pelham, NC
- Average humidity in May: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).
Average rainfall in May
Pelham, NC
- Average rainfall in May: 3.19"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.61").
Average rainfall days in May
Pelham, NC
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
Pelham, NC
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Pelham, NC
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Pelham, 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 months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Pelham, NC
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.4 days).
Average UV index in May
Pelham, NC
- Average UV index in May: 6
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Pelham, NC
- Average cloud cover in May: 39
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Pelham, 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).
