May weather forecastSkyland, NC
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Skyland, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average high of 78.1°F (25.6°C) and an average low of 57°F (13.9°C).Temperature
The shift into May is accompanied by a modest temperature increase, with the average high-temperature edging up from an agreeable 70.5°F (21.4°C) in April to a moderately hot 78.1°F (25.6°C). During the month of May, Skyland experiences a steady low-temperature average of 57°F (13.9°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 74%.Rainfall
In Skyland, during May, the rain falls for 14.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation. In Skyland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 136.1 days and collects up to 28.15" (715mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
April through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Skyland, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 3min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:39 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 10h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The average daily UV index of 6 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Skyland, NC
- Average high temperature in May: 78.1°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 (48.7°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 57°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.5°F).
Average pressure in May
Skyland, NC
- Average pressure in May: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Skyland, NC
- Average wind speed in May: 5.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in May
Skyland, NC
- Average humidity in May: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (68%).
Average rainfall in May
Skyland, NC
- Average rainfall in May: 2.56"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.18").
Average rainfall days in May
Skyland, NC
- Average rainfall days in May: 14.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (7.6 days).
Average snowfall in May
Skyland, NC
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Skyland, NC
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 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
Skyland, NC
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 6min
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: 10h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Skyland, NC
- Average sunshine days in May: 15.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.6 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (14.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Skyland, NC
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Skyland, NC
- Average cloud cover in May: 34
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in May
Skyland, 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).
