May weather forecast
Stanley, NC

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Stanley, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 59°F (15°C) and max 79.2°F (26.2°C).

Temperature

With the onset of May, the average high-temperature subtly transitions from an agreeable 70.3°F (21.3°C) in April to a moderately hot 79.2°F (26.2°C). Throughout May, an average low-temperature of 59°F (15°C) is experienced in Stanley.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Stanley is 75%.

Rainfall

In May, in Stanley, the rain falls for 16.8 days. Throughout May, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Stanley, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.9 days and collects up to 31.26" (794mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Stanley, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

In Stanley, North Carolina, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 2min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 8:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:33 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Stanley is 9.7h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Stanley. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Evade overexposure. Individuals with fair skin risk burning in under 20 minutes. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Stanley?

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 79.2°F (26.2°C) and a low-temperature of 59°F (15°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Stanley?

In Stanley, North Carolina, the average relative humidity in May is 75%.

How many days does it rain in May in Stanley?

In Stanley, during May, the rain falls for 16.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Stanley?

April through October are months without snowfall.

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

In May, the average day length is 14h and 2min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Stanley?

On the first day of May in Stanley, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 8:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:33 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Stanley have in May?

In Stanley, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.7h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Stanley?

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

How high is the UV index in May in Stanley?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Stanley, 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
Stanley, NC

Average temperature in May - Stanley, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 79.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 59°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.5°F).

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Average pressure in May
Stanley, NC

Average pressure in May - Stanley, NC
  • Average pressure in May: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Stanley, NC

Average wind speed in May - Stanley, NC
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

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Average humidity in May
Stanley, NC

Average humidity in May - Stanley, NC
  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

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Average rainfall in May
Stanley, NC

Average rainfall in May - Stanley, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.93").

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Average rainfall days in May
Stanley, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Stanley, 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 (8.8 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Stanley, NC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Stanley, NC

Average snowfall days in May - Stanley, 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
Stanley, NC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Stanley, 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 July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Stanley, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Stanley, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.6 days).

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Average UV index in May
Stanley, NC

Average UV index in May - Stanley, 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).

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Average cloud cover in May
Stanley, NC

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

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in May
Stanley, NC

Average visibility in May - Stanley, 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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