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 signals a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from April's pleasant 70.3°F (21.3°C) to a moderately hot 78.8°F (26°C). In the month of May, Shelby experiences an average low-temperature of 58.3°F (14.6°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.Rainfall
In May, in Shelby, the rain falls for 16.1 days. Throughout May, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 163.2 rainfall days, and 33.03" (839mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
April through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Shelby, North Carolina, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 2min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:35 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Shelby is 9.8h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index in Shelby are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: During May, 6 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average May temperature in Shelby?
What are the most humid months in Shelby?
What is the average humidity in May in Shelby?
How many days does it rain in May in Shelby?
When it does not snow in Shelby?
What is the average length of the day in May in Shelby?
When are sunrise and sunset in May in Shelby?
How long on average sun shines in May in Shelby?
What is the month with the highest UV index in Shelby?
How high is the UV index in May in Shelby?
Average temperature in May
Shelby, NC
- Average high temperature in May: 78.8°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 (47.8°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 58.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.2°F).
Average pressure in May
Shelby, NC
- Average pressure in May: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Shelby, NC
- Average wind speed in May: 5.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).
Average humidity in May
Shelby, NC
- Average humidity in May: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).
Average rainfall in May
Shelby, NC
- Average rainfall in May: 2.83"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.46").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and October (2.13").
Average rainfall days in May
Shelby, NC
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.9 days).
Average snowfall in May
Shelby, NC
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Shelby, NC
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2 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
Shelby, 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 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Shelby, NC
- Average sunshine days in May: 12 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Shelby, NC
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Shelby, NC
- Average cloud cover in May: 36
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in May
Shelby, NC
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).
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