Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
Sapphire's transition into May brings a slight rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 65.7°F (18.7°C) in April to a warm 73.6°F (23.1°C). During May, the nighttime temperature averages of 52.5°F (11.4°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity in Sapphire, North Carolina, is 78%.Rainfall
In Sapphire, in May, it is raining for 19.7 days, with typically 4.33" (110mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Sapphire, North Carolina, during the entire year, the rain falls for 191.1 days and collects up to 45.59" (1158mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
May through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Sapphire, North Carolina, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 1min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 8:40 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Sapphire, the average sunshine in May is 9.6h.UV index
In Sapphire, North Carolina, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 5 in May interprets into the following advice:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in Sapphire in May?
What is the average humidity in May in Sapphire?
How many days does it rain in May in Sapphire?
When it does not snow in Sapphire?
Does it snow in Sapphire in May?
How many hours of daylight does Sapphire have in May?
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Sapphire?
How many hours of sunshine does Sapphire have in May?
What is the UV index reading in May in Sapphire?
Average temperature in May
Sapphire, NC
- Average high temperature in May: 73.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 52.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).
Average pressure in May
Sapphire, NC
- Average pressure in May: 30.03"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Sapphire, NC
- Average wind speed in May: 4.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (5.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.5mph).
Average humidity in May
Sapphire, NC
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (75%).
Average rainfall in May
Sapphire, NC
- Average rainfall in May: 4.33"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and December (4.96").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.44").
Average rainfall days in May
Sapphire, NC
- Average rainfall days in May: 19.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.2 days).
Average snowfall in May
Sapphire, NC
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Sapphire, NC
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Sapphire, 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 4min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Sapphire, NC
- Average sunshine days in May: 8.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.5 days).
Average UV index in May
Sapphire, NC
- Average UV index in May: 5
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Sapphire, NC
- Average cloud cover in May: 38
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in May
Sapphire, NC
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are June, July and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October and December (5mi).
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