May weather forecast
Biltmore Forest, NC

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Biltmore Forest, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between max 73.8°F (23.2°C) and min 52.3°F (11.3°C).

Temperature

Biltmore Forest's transition into May is marked by a minor temperature shift, moving from a refreshing 65.7°F (18.7°C) in April to a warm 73.8°F (23.2°C). Biltmore Forest, during the month of May, experiences an average low-temperature of 52.3°F (11.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 14.3 days. Throughout May, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 128.4 rainfall days, and 15.2" (386mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 3min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:37 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

In May, the average sunshine is 9.6h.

UV index

In Biltmore Forest, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 5 in May leads to these recommendations:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Biltmore Forest, is 73.8°F (23.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 52.3°F (11.3°C).

What are the most humid months?

May, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 14.3 days. Throughout May, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

May through October are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in May?

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

How many hours of daylight does Biltmore Forest have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 3min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 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.

How many hours of sunshine does Biltmore Forest have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.6h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Biltmore Forest, NC

Average temperature in May - Biltmore Forest, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 73.8°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 (44.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 52.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28°F).

Average pressure in May
Biltmore Forest, NC

Average pressure in May - Biltmore Forest, 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).

Average wind speed in May
Biltmore Forest, NC

Average wind speed in May - Biltmore Forest, NC
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Biltmore Forest, NC

Average humidity in May - Biltmore Forest, NC
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

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

Average rainfall in May
Biltmore Forest, NC

Average rainfall in May - Biltmore Forest, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.91").

Average rainfall days in May
Biltmore Forest, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Biltmore Forest, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Biltmore Forest, NC

Average snowfall in May - Biltmore Forest, NC
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.3").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Biltmore Forest, NC

Average snowfall days in May - Biltmore Forest, NC
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Biltmore Forest, NC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Biltmore Forest, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Biltmore Forest, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Biltmore Forest, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Biltmore Forest, NC

Average UV index in May - Biltmore Forest, 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).

Average cloud cover in May
Biltmore Forest, NC

Average cloud cover in May - Biltmore Forest, NC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 38

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in May
Biltmore Forest, NC

Average visibility in May - Biltmore Forest, NC
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

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

Biltmore Forest, North Carolina, USA

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