Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
Observing a minor shift, the average high-temperature during May adjusts from April's agreeable 71.6°F (22°C) to a warm 79.3°F (26.3°C). The nighttime temperature dips to a comfortable 61.7°F (16.5°C) on average during May.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are May, August and September, with an average relative humidity of 77%.Rainfall
In Tar Heel, during May, the rain falls for 16.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation. In Tar Heel, during the entire year, the rain falls for 161.7 days and collects up to 27.6" (701mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
April through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Tar Heel, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of May, in Tar Heel, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:22 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Tar Heel, the average sunshine in May is 9.7h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during May translates into these guidelines:
Sidestep overexposure. Individuals with fair complexions risk burning in fewer than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.
Frequently asked questions
What are May temperatures in Tar Heel?
What is the most humid month in Tar Heel?
What is the average humidity in May in Tar Heel?
How much does it rain in Tar Heel in May?
When it does not snow in Tar Heel?
How many hours of daylight does Tar Heel have in May?
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Tar Heel?
How long on average sun shines in May in Tar Heel?
How high is the UV index in May in Tar Heel?
Average temperature in May
Tar Heel, NC
- Average high temperature in May: 79.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.5°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 61.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.6°F).
Average pressure in May
Tar Heel, NC
- Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Tar Heel, NC
- Average wind speed in May: 7.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).
Average humidity in May
Tar Heel, NC
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and September (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (73%).
Average rainfall in May
Tar Heel, NC
- Average rainfall in May: 2.68"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.34").
Average rainfall days in May
Tar Heel, NC
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.7 days).
Average snowfall in May
Tar Heel, NC
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.39").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Tar Heel, NC
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (1 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
Tar Heel, NC
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Tar Heel, NC
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11 days).
Average UV index in May
Tar Heel, NC
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Tar Heel, NC
- Average cloud cover in May: 37
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and October (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in May
Tar Heel, 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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