May weather forecastRaeford, NC
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Raeford, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between min 61.5°F (16.4°C) and max 79.3°F (26.3°C).Temperature
In May, the meteorological conditions subtly change with the average high-temperature edging from an agreeable 71.8°F (22.1°C) in April to a moderately hot 79.3°F (26.3°C). During May, the temperature is averaged to a low of 61.5°F (16.4°C) at night.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are May, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.Rainfall
In Raeford, in May, during 15.3 rainfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 150.3 rainfall days, and 23.9" (607mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
April through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Raeford, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 1min.On the first day of May in Raeford, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:25 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Raeford, the average sunshine in May is 9.6h.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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Stand by precautions and apply sun safety measures. Evading sunburn is of great importance. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Raeford, NC
- Average high temperature in May: 79.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.2°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 61.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.5°F).
Average pressure in May
Raeford, NC
- Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Raeford, NC
- Average wind speed in May: 7.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).
Average humidity in May
Raeford, NC
- Average humidity in May: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (72%).
Average rainfall in May
Raeford, NC
- Average rainfall in May: 2.36"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.22").
Average rainfall days in May
Raeford, NC
- Average rainfall days in May: 15.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Raeford, NC
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Raeford, NC
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.8 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
Raeford, 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 54min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Raeford, NC
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.1 days).
Average UV index in May
Raeford, 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).
Average cloud cover in May
Raeford, NC
- Average cloud cover in May: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in May
Raeford, 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).
