May weather forecast
Plymouth, NC

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Plymouth, is a warm month, with an average temperature ranging between max 77.7°F (25.4°C) and min 60.4°F (15.8°C).

Temperature

The start of May signals a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from an agreeable 70°F (21.1°C) in April to a warm 77.7°F (25.4°C). Throughout May, Plymouth's nights cool down to an average of 60.4°F (15.8°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Plymouth, North Carolina, is 78%.

Rainfall

In May, in Plymouth, the rain falls for 16.1 days. Throughout May, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Plymouth, there are 165 rainfall days, and 28.74" (730mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through November are months without snowfall in Plymouth.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Plymouth, North Carolina, is 14h and 5min.
On the first day of May in Plymouth, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:17 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Plymouth is 9.5h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Stay clear of intense sun exposure. Solar protection is of utmost significance. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Plymouth in May?

May temperatures in Plymouth, North Carolina, vary between a high-temperature of 77.7°F (25.4°C) and a low-temperature of 60.4°F (15.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Plymouth?

In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How much does it rain in Plymouth in May?

In May, in Plymouth, North Carolina, the rain falls for 16.1 days. Throughout May, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Plymouth?

In Plymouth, North Carolina, snow does not fall in April through November.

How many hours of daylight does Plymouth have in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 5min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Plymouth?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of the month, in Plymouth, North Carolina, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:17 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Plymouth?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Plymouth, North Carolina, is 9.5h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Plymouth?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Plymouth, North Carolina, is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Plymouth, NC

Average temperature in May - Plymouth, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 77.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 60.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.8°F).

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Average pressure in May
Plymouth, NC

Average pressure in May - Plymouth, NC
  • Average pressure in May: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Plymouth, NC

Average wind speed in May - Plymouth, NC
  • Average wind speed in May: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

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Average humidity in May
Plymouth, NC

Average humidity in May - Plymouth, NC
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and April (76%).

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Average rainfall in May
Plymouth, NC

Average rainfall in May - Plymouth, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.73").

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Average rainfall days in May
Plymouth, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Plymouth, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.3 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Plymouth, NC

Average snowfall in May - Plymouth, NC
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.06").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Plymouth, NC

Average snowfall days in May - Plymouth, NC
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Plymouth, NC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Plymouth, 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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Plymouth, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Plymouth, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).

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Average UV index in May
Plymouth, NC

Average UV index in May - Plymouth, NC
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Plymouth, NC

Average cloud cover in May - Plymouth, NC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in May
Plymouth, NC

Average visibility in May - Plymouth, NC
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (5mi).

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