May weather forecastSylva, NC
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in Sylva, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 70.7°F (21.5°C) and 50.5°F (10.3°C).Temperature
With the beginning of May, Sylva's average high-temperature sees a minor increase, transitioning from a refreshing 62.8°F (17.1°C) in April to an agreeable 70.7°F (21.5°C). An average temperature of 50.5°F (10.3°C) is recorded in Sylva during the nights in May.Humidity
May and September, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the most humid months in Sylva, North Carolina.Rainfall
In Sylva, North Carolina, in May, during 19.6 rainfall days, 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Sylva, during the entire year, the rain falls for 189.2 days and collects up to 40.39" (1026mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Sylva, snow does not fall in May through September.Daylight
In Sylva, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 2min.On the first day of May in Sylva, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:42 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 9.3h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 5 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Sylva, NC
- Average high temperature in May: 70.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.6°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 50.5°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 (27°F).
Average pressure in May
Sylva, NC
- Average pressure in May: 30.03"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Sylva, NC
- Average wind speed in May: 4.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (5.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.1mph).
Average humidity in May
Sylva, NC
- Average humidity in May: 81%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and September (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (77%).
Average rainfall in May
Sylva, NC
- Average rainfall in May: 3.7"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.56").
Average rainfall days in May
Sylva, NC
- Average rainfall days in May: 19.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.7 days).
Average snowfall in May
Sylva, NC
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Sylva, NC
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.1 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Sylva, 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 18min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in May
Sylva, NC
- Average sunshine days in May: 9.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Sylva, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Sylva, NC
- Average cloud cover in May: 43
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in May
Sylva, NC
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (4mi).
