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
May's onset brings a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a pleasant 70.3°F (21.3°C) in April to a warm 78.4°F (25.8°C). During the nights in May, Wake Forest experiences a consistent average temperature of 59.5°F (15.3°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.Rainfall
In Wake Forest, in May, it is raining for 17.2 days, with typically 2.99" (76mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Wake Forest, 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 May, the average length of the day in Wake Forest is 14h and 5min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:25 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Wake Forest, the average sunshine in May is 9.2h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.
Frequently asked questions
What are May temperatures in Wake Forest?
What is the average humidity in May in Wake Forest?
How much does it rain in Wake Forest in May?
When it does not snow in Wake Forest?
What is the average length of the day in May in Wake Forest?
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Wake Forest?
How long on average sun shines in May in Wake Forest?
How high is the UV index in May in Wake Forest?
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 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 1min
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).
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