May weather forecast
Wrightsville Beach, NC

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average low of 66.9°F (19.4°C) and an average high of 77.4°F (25.2°C).

Temperature

Wrightsville Beach perceives a slight temperature ascent during May, with average high-temperatures adjusting from an agreeable 69.4°F (20.8°C) in April to a moderately hot 77.4°F (25.2°C). An average low-temperature of 66.9°F (19.4°C) is observed during May nights.

Humidity

In Wrightsville Beach, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.

Rainfall

In Wrightsville Beach, in May, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 1.97" (50mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Wrightsville Beach, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.4 days and collects up to 20.79" (528mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

March through November are months without snowfall in Wrightsville Beach.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 13h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:17 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 10.3h.

UV index

In Wrightsville Beach, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 6 in May leads to these guidelines:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Wrightsville Beach?

In Wrightsville Beach, 77.4°F (25.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 66.9°F (19.4°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May in Wrightsville Beach?

The average relative humidity in May in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, is 76%.

How many days does it rain in May in Wrightsville Beach?

In Wrightsville Beach, in May, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 1.97" (50mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Wrightsville Beach?

March through November are months without snowfall in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina.

How many hours of daylight does Wrightsville Beach have in May?

In May, the average day length in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, is 13h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Wrightsville Beach?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:17 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Wrightsville Beach have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 10.3h.

How high is the UV index in May in Wrightsville Beach?

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

Average temperature in May - Wrightsville Beach, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 77.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 66.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (77°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.4°F).

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Average pressure in May
Wrightsville Beach, NC

Average pressure in May - Wrightsville Beach, NC
  • Average pressure in May: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Wrightsville Beach, NC

Average wind speed in May - Wrightsville Beach, NC
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.2mph).

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Average humidity in May
Wrightsville Beach, NC

Average humidity in May - Wrightsville Beach, NC
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and March (73%).

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Average rainfall in May
Wrightsville Beach, NC

Average rainfall in May - Wrightsville Beach, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.79").

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Average rainfall days in May
Wrightsville Beach, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Wrightsville Beach, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.2 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Wrightsville Beach, NC

Average snowfall in May - Wrightsville Beach, NC
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The months with the highest snowfall are January, February and December (0.04").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Wrightsville Beach, NC

Average snowfall days in May - Wrightsville Beach, NC
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Wrightsville Beach, NC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Wrightsville Beach, 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: 10h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Wrightsville Beach, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Wrightsville Beach, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.2 days).

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Average UV index in May
Wrightsville Beach, NC

Average UV index in May - Wrightsville Beach, NC
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in May
Wrightsville Beach, NC

Average cloud cover in May - Wrightsville Beach, NC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 30

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 39).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in May
Wrightsville Beach, NC

Average visibility in May - Wrightsville Beach, 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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