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
May's arrival in Sanford, North Carolina, sees a mild rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from April's pleasant 71.1°F (21.7°C) to a warm 79.3°F (26.3°C). In Sanford, an average low-temperature of 59.9°F (15.5°C) is recorded during May nights.Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 16.2 days and typically aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Sanford, snow does not fall in April through October.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 3min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of May, in Sanford, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:26 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Sanford is 9.6h.UV index
In Sanford, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during May leads to these instructions:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.
Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in Sanford in May?
What is the average humidity in May in Sanford?
What is the rainiest month in Sanford?
How much does it rain in Sanford in May?
When it does not snow in Sanford?
How many hours of daylight does Sanford have in May?
When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Sanford?
How many hours of sunshine does Sanford have in May?
What is the UV index intensity in May in Sanford?
Average temperature in May
Sanford, NC
- Average high temperature in May: 79.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.6°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 59.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.5°F).
Average pressure in May
Sanford, NC
- Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Sanford, NC
- Average wind speed in May: 6.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in May
Sanford, NC
- Average humidity in May: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).
Average rainfall in May
Sanford, NC
- Average rainfall in May: 3.23"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.81").
Average rainfall days in May
Sanford, NC
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).
Average snowfall in May
Sanford, NC
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Sanford, NC
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (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
Sanford, 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 month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Sanford, NC
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.7 days).
Average UV index in May
Sanford, NC
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Sanford, NC
- Average cloud cover in May: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in May
Sanford, 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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