Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
As Dover, North Carolina, enters May, the average high-temperature marginally increases from the an agreeable 71.2°F (21.8°C) of April to a moderately hot 78.8°F (26°C). Dover records an average nighttime low of 61.3°F (16.3°C) in May.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity in Dover, North Carolina, is 78%.Rainfall
In Dover, in May, it is raining for 16.4 days, with typically 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Dover, there are 172 rainfall days, and 35.2" (894mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
April through November are months without snowfall in Dover.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Dover, North Carolina, is 14h and 2min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 8:18 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 9.7h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in May translates into the following instructions:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.
Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Dover, NC
- Average high temperature in May: 78.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.8°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 61.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.5°F).
Average pressure in May
Dover, 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
Dover, NC
- Average wind speed in May: 7.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in May
Dover, NC
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and March (74%).
Average rainfall in May
Dover, NC
- Average rainfall in May: 2.95"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.01").
Average rainfall days in May
Dover, NC
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10 days).
Average snowfall in May
Dover, NC
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.91").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Dover, NC
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.7 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
Dover, NC
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 0min
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 4min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Dover, NC
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Dover, 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
Dover, NC
- Average cloud cover in May: 37
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in May
Dover, NC
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (5mi).
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