May weather forecast
Whiteville, NC

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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 start of May in Whiteville brings a subtle rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a pleasant 71.6°F (22°C) in April to a moderately hot 79.2°F (26.2°C). Throughout May, an average low-temperature of 62.6°F (17°C) is expected in Whiteville.

Humidity

May, June, August and September, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 16.1 days. Throughout May, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 161.1 rainfall days, and 25.75" (654mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

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 May in Whiteville, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Whiteville, the average sunshine in May is 9.8h.

UV index

In Whiteville, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 6 turns into the following recommendations:
Shun overexposure. Protection from sun ravages is indispensable. Remember that UV radiation from the Sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to limit direct sun exposure during this time. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Whiteville?

In Whiteville, 79.2°F (26.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 62.6°F (17°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What are the most humid months in Whiteville?

The months with the highest humidity in Whiteville are May, June, August and September, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in May in Whiteville?

In May, the average relative humidity in Whiteville, North Carolina, is 79%.

How many days does it rain in May in Whiteville?

In Whiteville, in May, it is raining for 16.1 days, with typically 2.68" (68mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Whiteville?

March through December are months without snowfall in Whiteville, North Carolina.

How many hours of daylight does Whiteville have in May?

In May, the average day length in Whiteville is 13h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Whiteville?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, in Whiteville, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Whiteville have in May?

In Whiteville, North Carolina, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Whiteville?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Whiteville, NC

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).

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Average pressure in May
Whiteville, NC

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).

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Average wind speed in May
Whiteville, NC

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).

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Average humidity in May
Whiteville, NC

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%).

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Average rainfall in May
Whiteville, NC

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").

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Average rainfall days in May
Whiteville, NC

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).

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Average snowfall in May
Whiteville, NC

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").

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Average snowfall days in May
Whiteville, NC

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).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Whiteville, NC

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 5min

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).

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Average sunshine days in May
Whiteville, NC

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).

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Average UV index in May
Whiteville, NC

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).

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Average cloud cover in May
Whiteville, NC

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).

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Average visibility in May
Whiteville, NC

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).

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