May weather forecast
Sugar Mountain, NC

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Sugar Mountain, is a pleasant month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 50.7°F (10.4°C) and an average high of 69.6°F (20.9°C).

Temperature

The commencement of May sees a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from an enjoyable 61.3°F (16.3°C) in April to a pleasant 69.6°F (20.9°C). Nighttime temperatures in May average to a cool 50.7°F (10.4°C) in Sugar Mountain.

Humidity

February, March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Sugar Mountain, in May, during 19 rainfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 178 rainfall days, and 24.96" (634mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.7 snowfall days, in May, Sugar Mountain aggregates 0.47" (12mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Sugar Mountain, North Carolina, there are 46.4 snowfall days, and 22.01" (559mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Sugar Mountain, North Carolina, is 14h and 6min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:38 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Sugar Mountain is 9.4h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Sugar Mountain. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 5 translates into the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Sugar Mountain?

During May, Sugar Mountain experiences an average high-temperature of 69.6°F (20.9°C) and a low-temperature of 50.7°F (10.4°C).

What is the most humid month in Sugar Mountain?

February, March, May and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are most humid months in Sugar Mountain, North Carolina.

What is the average humidity in May in Sugar Mountain?

The average relative humidity in May is 80%.

How many days does it rain in May in Sugar Mountain?

In Sugar Mountain, North Carolina, in May, during 19 rainfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Sugar Mountain?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Sugar Mountain, North Carolina. During 0.7 snowfall days, in May, Sugar Mountain aggregates 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in May in Sugar Mountain?

In Sugar Mountain, the average day length in May is 14h and 6min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Sugar Mountain?

On the first day of May in Sugar Mountain, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:38 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Sugar Mountain have in May?

In Sugar Mountain, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.4h.

When is the highest UV index in Sugar Mountain?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Sugar Mountain, North Carolina.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Sugar Mountain?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average temperature in May - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 69.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 50.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

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Average pressure in May
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average pressure in May - Sugar Mountain, 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 (29.99"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average wind speed in May - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.6mph).

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Average humidity in May
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average humidity in May - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March, May and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and November (77%).

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Average rainfall in May
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average rainfall in May - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.38").

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Average rainfall days in May
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 19 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.6 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average snowfall in May - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average snowfall days in May - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Sugar Mountain, 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 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 9.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9 days).

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Average UV index in May
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average UV index in May - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average cloud cover in May - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 35).

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Average visibility in May
Sugar Mountain, NC

Average visibility in May - Sugar Mountain, NC
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).

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