May weather forecastWhiteville, NC
May
Weather in May
May in Whiteville exhibits summer's imminent arrival with temperatures consistently soaring. The balmy weather begins setting in with the highest temperatures reaching 79.2°F (26.2°C), offering residents longer, sunnier days to enjoy. Despite having the highest daylight hours count of the year at 14 hours, the city only gets 9.8 hours of sunshine due to cloud cover. These same clouds contribute to frequent short-lived showers, upping the precipitation. The frequent rain showers, however, do not deter residents from enjoying the outdoors, as the weather remains pleasantly warm and inviting.Temperature
The arrival of May witnesses a small shift in the average high-temperature, moving from an agreeable 71.6°F (22°C) in April to a warm 79.2°F (26.2°C). Whiteville records a consistent low-temperature of 62.6°F (17°C) during May nights.Humidity
May, June, August and September, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months in Whiteville.Rainfall
In Whiteville, during May, the rain falls for 16.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation. In Whiteville, North Carolina, during the entire year, the rain falls for 161.1 days and collects up to 25.75" (654mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
March through December are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Whiteville, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 9.8h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum UV index of 6 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Shun overexposure. Protection from sun ravages is indispensable. 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. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Whiteville, NC
- Average high temperature in May: 79.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.2°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 62.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.3°F).
Average pressure in May
Whiteville, NC
- Average pressure in May: 30.03"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Whiteville, NC
- Average wind speed in May: 7.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).
Average humidity in May
Whiteville, NC
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June, August and September (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (73%).
Average rainfall in May
Whiteville, NC
- Average rainfall in May: 2.68"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").
Average rainfall days in May
Whiteville, NC
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).
Average snowfall in May
Whiteville, NC
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Whiteville, NC
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Whiteville, 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 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Whiteville, NC
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Whiteville, 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
Whiteville, NC
- Average cloud cover in May: 35
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in May
Whiteville, 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).
