May weather forecast
Princeton, NC

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Princeton, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 78.3°F (25.7°C) and 61.3°F (16.3°C).

Temperature

May marks a minor ascent in the average high-temperature, adjusting from April's agreeable 70.9°F (21.6°C) to a moderately hot 78.3°F (25.7°C). Princeton, in May, witnesses an average low-temperature of 61.3°F (16.3°C).

Humidity

In Princeton, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

In May, in Princeton, the rain falls for 17.6 days. Throughout May, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Princeton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 161 days and collects up to 32.95" (837mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through November are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 3min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:22 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.5h.

UV index

In Princeton, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 transforms into these recommendations:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Princeton in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Princeton, is 78.3°F (25.7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 61.3°F (16.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Princeton?

In Princeton, North Carolina, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

How much does it rain in Princeton in May?

In May, in Princeton, North Carolina, the rain falls for 17.6 days. Throughout May, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Princeton?

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

How many hours of daylight does Princeton have in May?

In Princeton, the average day length in May is 14h and 3min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Princeton?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, in Princeton, North Carolina, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:22 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Princeton have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.5h.

How high is the UV index in May in Princeton?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Princeton, North Carolina, is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Princeton, NC

Average temperature in May - Princeton, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 78.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 61.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.3°F).

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Average pressure in May
Princeton, NC

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Princeton, NC

Average wind speed in May - Princeton, NC
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in May
Princeton, NC

Average humidity in May - Princeton, NC
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and November (73%).

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Average rainfall in May
Princeton, NC

Average rainfall in May - Princeton, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.07"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.93").

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Average rainfall days in May
Princeton, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Princeton, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Princeton, NC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.1").
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
Princeton, NC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.4 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
Princeton, NC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Princeton, 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 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Princeton, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Princeton, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.1 days).

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Average UV index in May
Princeton, NC

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

The month with the highest UV index is 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
Princeton, NC

Average cloud cover in May - Princeton, NC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 38

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 32).

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Average visibility in May
Princeton, NC

Average visibility in May - Princeton, 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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