May weather forecastShannon, NC
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Shannon, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average high of 79.3°F (26.3°C) and an average low of 61.7°F (16.5°C).Temperature
The arrival of May witnesses a small shift in the average high-temperature, moving from an agreeable 71.8°F (22.1°C) in April to a moderately hot 79.3°F (26.3°C). During May, Shannon experiences an average low-temperature of 61.7°F (16.5°C) at night.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are May, August and September, with an average relative humidity of 77%.Rainfall
In May, in Shannon, the rain falls for 16.3 days. Throughout May, 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Shannon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 165.4 days and collects up to 33.23" (844mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Shannon, North Carolina, snow does not fall in April through October.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 0min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:24 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Shannon, the average sunshine in May is 9.8h.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 average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during May translates into these guidelines:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.
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Average temperature in May
Shannon, NC
- Average high temperature in May: 79.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.5°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 61.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.4°F).
Average pressure in May
Shannon, 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
Shannon, 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 (5.6mph).
Average humidity in May
Shannon, NC
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and September (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (72%).
Average rainfall in May
Shannon, NC
- Average rainfall in May: 3.35"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.77").
Average rainfall days in May
Shannon, NC
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.5 days).
Average snowfall in May
Shannon, NC
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.83").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Shannon, NC
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.9 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
Shannon, 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 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Shannon, NC
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.4 days).
Average UV index in May
Shannon, 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
Shannon, NC
- Average cloud cover in May: 36
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Shannon, 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).
