May weather forecast
Swannanoa, NC

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Swannanoa, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 73.4°F (23°C) and 52.3°F (11.3°C).

Temperature

Swannanoa perceives a slight temperature ascent during May, with average high-temperatures adjusting from an enjoyable 65.1°F (18.4°C) in April to a moderately hot 73.4°F (23°C). An average temperature of 52.3°F (11.3°C) is recorded in Swannanoa, North Carolina, during the nights in May.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Swannanoa are May and September, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Swannanoa, during May, the rain falls for 16.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Swannanoa, there are 156.4 rainfall days, and 27.8" (706mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Swannanoa, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 4min.
On the first day of May in Swannanoa, North Carolina, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:39 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Swannanoa is 9.8h.

UV index

In Swannanoa, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 5 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Swannanoa?

In Swannanoa, 73.4°F (23°C) is the average high-temperature and 52.3°F (11.3°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What are the most humid months in Swannanoa?

May and September, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are most humid months in Swannanoa, North Carolina.

What is the average humidity in May in Swannanoa?

The average relative humidity in May in Swannanoa is 78%.

How many days does it rain in May in Swannanoa?

In May, in Swannanoa, the rain falls for 16.9 days. Throughout May, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Swannanoa?

May through October are months without snowfall in Swannanoa, North Carolina.

Does it snow in Swannanoa in May?

In May, in Swannanoa, North Carolina, it doesn't snow. April is the latest month when it typically snows.

How many hours of daylight does Swannanoa have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 4min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Swannanoa?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, in Swannanoa, North Carolina, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:39 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Swannanoa have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Swannanoa is 9.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Swannanoa?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Swannanoa, North Carolina, is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Swannanoa, NC

Average temperature in May - Swannanoa, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 73.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).

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Average pressure in May
Swannanoa, NC

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Swannanoa, NC

Average wind speed in May - Swannanoa, NC
  • Average wind speed in May: 4.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (6.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.4mph).

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Average humidity in May
Swannanoa, NC

Average humidity in May - Swannanoa, NC
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and September (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (74%).

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Average rainfall in May
Swannanoa, NC

Average rainfall in May - Swannanoa, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.83"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and December (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

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Average rainfall days in May
Swannanoa, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Swannanoa, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.9 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).

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Average snowfall in May
Swannanoa, NC

Average snowfall in May - Swannanoa, NC
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Swannanoa, NC

Average snowfall days in May - Swannanoa, NC
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Swannanoa, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Swannanoa, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Swannanoa, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.4 days).

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Average UV index in May
Swannanoa, NC

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Swannanoa, NC

Average cloud cover in May - Swannanoa, NC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 37

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in May
Swannanoa, NC

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

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, September, October and December (5mi).

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