May weather forecast
Speed, NC

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Speed, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 60.4°F (15.8°C) and 77.5°F (25.3°C).

Temperature

May signals a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from April's pleasant 69.8°F (21°C) to a moderately hot 77.5°F (25.3°C). The average temperature in Speed, North Carolina, during May nights dips to a moderate 60.4°F (15.8°C).

Humidity

May, August and September, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months in Speed.

Rainfall

In Speed, during May, the rain falls for 16.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation. In Speed, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.2 days and collects up to 32.95" (837mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Speed, snow does not fall in April through November.

Daylight

In Speed, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 5min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 7:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:20 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.5h.

UV index

In Speed, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Adopt measures and apply sun safety strategies. Shielding from skin and eye damage is necessary. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Speed in May?

In May, in Speed, the average high-temperature is 77.5°F (25.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 60.4°F (15.8°C).

What is the most humid month in Speed?

The months with the highest humidity in Speed, North Carolina, are May, August and September, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in May in Speed?

The average relative humidity in May in Speed, North Carolina, is 78%.

How many days does it rain in May in Speed?

In Speed, in May, it is raining for 16.8 days, with typically 2.91" (74mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Speed?

April through November are months without snowfall in Speed, North Carolina.

What is the average length of the day in May in Speed?

In May, the average day length in Speed, North Carolina, is 14h and 5min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Speed?

On the first day of May in Speed, North Carolina, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 7:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:20 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Speed?

The average sunshine duration in May in Speed, North Carolina, is 9.5h.

How high is the UV index in May in Speed?

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

Average temperature in May - Speed, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 77.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 60.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.3°F).

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Average pressure in May
Speed, NC

Average pressure in May - Speed, 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
Speed, NC

Average wind speed in May - Speed, 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
Speed, NC

Average humidity in May - Speed, NC
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and September (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April and November (74%).

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Average rainfall in May
Speed, NC

Average rainfall in May - Speed, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.2").

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Average rainfall days in May
Speed, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Speed, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Speed, NC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.38").
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
Speed, NC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.8 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
Speed, NC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Speed, NC
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Speed, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Speed, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.2 days).

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Average UV index in May
Speed, NC

Average UV index in May - Speed, 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
Speed, NC

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in May
Speed, NC

Average visibility in May - Speed, 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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