May weather forecastWilson, NC
May
Weather in May
In May, Wilson witnesses the onset of summer, with temperatures rising conspicuously from April. Average low temperatures venture into a comfortable 60.8°F (16°C), a significant move up from the previous month. Skywatchers would also notice a difference, as the cloud cover dips slightly compared to April. On the brighter side (quite literally), people in Wilson can soak up additional sunshine with a leap in daylight hours. A concurrent increase in the UV index presages the approaching summer solstice in June.Temperature
Wilson in May denotes a subtle temperature transition, adjusting from an average high of a pleasant 70.3°F (21.3°C) in April to a moderately hot 78.1°F (25.6°C). Throughout May, Wilson experiences a low-temperature average of 60.8°F (16°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity in Wilson, North Carolina, are May and September, with an average relative humidity of 78%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 17 days. Throughout May, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 166.8 rainfall days, and 33.62" (854mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Wilson, snow does not fall in April through November.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Wilson is 14h and 4min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 7:58 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 9.6h.UV index
In Wilson, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Adhere to precautions and respect sun safety doctrines. Avoiding sunburn is vital. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Wilson, NC
- Average high temperature in May: 78.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 60.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34°F).
Average pressure in May
Wilson, NC
- Average pressure in May: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Wilson, NC
- Average wind speed in May: 7.5mph
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
Wilson, NC
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and September (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, March, April and November (74%).
Average rainfall in May
Wilson, NC
- Average rainfall in May: 3.03"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.24").
Average rainfall days in May
Wilson, NC
- Average rainfall days in May: 17 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Wilson, NC
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.22").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Wilson, NC
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.9 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
Wilson, 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 36min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Wilson, NC
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.2 days).
Average UV index in May
Wilson, 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
Wilson, NC
- Average cloud cover in May: 37
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in May
Wilson, 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).
