May weather forecast
Nags Head, NC

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a pleasant month in Nags Head, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 64.6°F (18.1°C) and 70.3°F (21.3°C).

Temperature

The coming of May brings a minor shift in Nags Head's weather, with average high-temperatures adjusting from April's refreshing 62.2°F (16.8°C) to a pleasant 70.3°F (21.3°C). During the nights of May, Nags Head records an average temperature of 64.6°F (18.1°C), a minor drop from daytime peaks.

Humidity

The most humid month in Nags Head is May, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In Nags Head, during May, the rain falls for 15.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation. In Nags Head, during the entire year, the rain falls for 165.9 days and collects up to 26.5" (673mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Nags Head, snow does not fall in April through December.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Nags Head is 14h and 5min.
On the first day of May in Nags Head, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 7:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:13 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Nags Head is 9.9h.

UV index

In Nags Head, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 6 in May transforms into this advice:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Nags Head?

The high-temperature, in May, in Nags Head, records 70.3°F (21.3°C), while the low-temperature is 64.6°F (18.1°C).

What is the most humid month in Nags Head?

With an average relative humidity of 80%, May is the most humid month in Nags Head, North Carolina.

What is the average humidity in May in Nags Head?

In May, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in Nags Head in May?

In Nags Head, during May, the rain falls for 15.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Nags Head?

April through December are months without snowfall in Nags Head.

How many hours of daylight does Nags Head have in May?

In Nags Head, North Carolina, the average day length in May is 14h and 5min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Nags Head?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 7:49 pm. On the last day of the month, in Nags Head, North Carolina, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:13 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Nags Head have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Nags Head, North Carolina, is 9.9h.

How high is the UV index in May in Nags Head?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Nags Head, North Carolina, is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Nags Head, NC

Average temperature in May - Nags Head, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 70.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 64.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (76.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (41.4°F).

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Average pressure in May
Nags Head, NC

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Nags Head, NC

Average wind speed in May - Nags Head, NC
  • Average wind speed in May: 11.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (14mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10mph).

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Average humidity in May
Nags Head, NC

Average humidity in May - Nags Head, NC
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (74%).

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Average rainfall in May
Nags Head, NC

Average rainfall in May - Nags Head, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.02").

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Average rainfall days in May
Nags Head, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Nags Head, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.9 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Nags Head, NC

Average snowfall in May - Nags Head, NC
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Nags Head, NC

Average snowfall days in May - Nags Head, NC
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Nags Head, NC

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Nags Head, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Nags Head, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8 days).

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Average UV index in May
Nags Head, NC

Average UV index in May - Nags Head, NC
  • Average UV index in May: 6

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

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Average cloud cover in May
Nags Head, NC

Average cloud cover in May - Nags Head, NC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in May
Nags Head, NC

Average visibility in May - Nags Head, 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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