May weather forecast
Canton, NC

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Canton, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 70.5°F (21.4°C) and 50.2°F (10.1°C).

Temperature

As Canton welcomes May, the average high-temperature sees a modest rise, transitioning from a refreshing 63°F (17.2°C) in April to an agreeable 70.5°F (21.4°C). Canton, during the nights of May, experiences an average temperature drop to a cool 50.2°F (10.1°C).

Humidity

In Canton, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.

Rainfall

In Canton, in May, during 20.3 rainfall days, 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 185.9 rainfall days, and 35.59" (904mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Canton, North Carolina. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Canton aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Canton, during the entire year, snow falls for 22 days and aggregates up to 12.01" (305mm) of snow.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 3min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of May, in Canton, North Carolina, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 8:41 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Canton in May?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 70.5°F (21.4°C) and 50.2°F (10.1°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May in Canton?

In Canton, North Carolina, the average relative humidity in May is 80%.

How many days does it rain in May in Canton?

In May, in Canton, the rain falls for 20.3 days. Throughout May, 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Canton?

May is the last month it regularly snows in Canton. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Canton aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Canton have in May?

In Canton, North Carolina, the average day length in May is 14h and 3min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Canton?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of the month, in Canton, North Carolina, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 8:41 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Canton have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.2h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Canton?

The months with the highest UV index in Canton are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Canton?

In Canton, North Carolina, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Canton, NC

Average temperature in May - Canton, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 70.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 50.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).

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Average pressure in May
Canton, NC

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Canton, NC

Average wind speed in May - Canton, NC
  • Average wind speed in May: 5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.4mph).

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Average humidity in May
Canton, NC

Average humidity in May - Canton, NC
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

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Average rainfall in May
Canton, NC

Average rainfall in May - Canton, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.58"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.2").

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Average rainfall days in May
Canton, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Canton, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 20.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Canton, NC

Average snowfall in May - Canton, NC
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Canton, NC

Average snowfall days in May - Canton, NC
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Canton, NC
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min

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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Canton, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Canton, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 8.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.2 days).

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Average UV index in May
Canton, NC

Average UV index in May - Canton, NC
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Canton, NC

Average cloud cover in May - Canton, NC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 43

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 36).

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Average visibility in May
Canton, NC

Average visibility in May - Canton, NC
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (4mi).

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