May weather forecastWake Forest, NC
May
Weather in May
With the arrival of May comes the unmistakable presence of summer in Wake Forest, North Carolina. The weather transitions from the pleasant temperatures of April to the increasing heat of June. A significant aspect of weather in May is the noticeable rise in humidity levels to around 76%. This is the beginning of the humid season, which is a marked feature of the North Carolinian summer. As May closes, it allows for the ushering in of high summer temperatures in June.Temperature
The shift into May is characterized by a subtle rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from April's pleasant 70.3°F (21.3°C) to a moderately hot 78.4°F (25.8°C). In Wake Forest, the expected average low-temperature for May is a refreshing 59.5°F (15.3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 76%.Rainfall
In May, in Wake Forest, the rain falls for 17.2 days. Throughout May, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Wake Forest, North Carolina, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.2 days and collects up to 31.65" (804mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
April through October are months without snowfall in Wake Forest.Daylight
In Wake Forest, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 5min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:25 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Wake Forest is 9.2h.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 radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Stay clear of intense sun exposure. Solar protection is of utmost significance. Limit direct sun exposure especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. However, keep in mind that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Wake Forest, NC
- Average high temperature in May: 78.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.7°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 59.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.2°F).
Average pressure in May
Wake Forest, NC
- Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Wake Forest, NC
- Average wind speed in May: 6.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in May
Wake Forest, NC
- Average humidity in May: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (73%).
Average rainfall in May
Wake Forest, NC
- Average rainfall in May: 2.99"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.13").
Average rainfall days in May
Wake Forest, NC
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.2 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).
Average snowfall in May
Wake Forest, NC
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (1.54").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Wake Forest, NC
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.5 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
Wake Forest, NC
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 6min
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 12min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in May
Wake Forest, NC
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Wake Forest, NC
- Average UV index in May: 6
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Wake Forest, NC
- Average cloud cover in May: 40
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in May
Wake Forest, 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).
