May weather forecastWest Smithfield, NC
May
Weather in May
May, the last month of the spring in West Smithfield, is a warm month, with an average temperature ranging between min 61°F (16.1°C) and max 78.3°F (25.7°C).Temperature
A slight uplift in the average high-temperature marks May, adjusting from April's pleasant 70.5°F (21.4°C) to a moderately hot 78.3°F (25.7°C). Throughout May, an average nighttime temperature of 61°F (16.1°C) is experienced in West Smithfield.Humidity
May, August and September, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In West Smithfield, in May, it is raining for 11.9 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation. In West Smithfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 115.7 days and collects up to 11.06" (281mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
March through December are months without snowfall.Daylight
In West Smithfield, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 3min.On the first day of May in West Smithfield, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:23 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In West Smithfield, North Carolina, the average sunshine in May is 9.5h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index in West Smithfield is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Stay clear of intense sun exposure. Solar protection is of utmost significance. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
West Smithfield, NC
- Average high temperature in May: 78.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.9°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 61°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.2°F).
Average pressure in May
West Smithfield, NC
- Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are November and December (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
West Smithfield, NC
- Average wind speed in May: 7.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).
Average humidity in May
West Smithfield, 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, March and November (73%).
Average rainfall in May
West Smithfield, NC
- Average rainfall in May: 1.22"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").
Average rainfall days in May
West Smithfield, NC
- Average rainfall days in May: 11.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.5 days).
Average snowfall in May
West Smithfield, NC
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.12").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").
Average snowfall days in May
West Smithfield, NC
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
West Smithfield, NC
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 6min
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 30min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
West Smithfield, NC
- Average sunshine days in May: 16.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.9 days).
Average UV index in May
West Smithfield, NC
- Average UV index in May: 6
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
West Smithfield, NC
- Average cloud cover in May: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in May
West Smithfield, 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).
