May Weather in Hatteras

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Hatteras, United States, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 21°C (70°F). Highs can soar to 25°C (78°F), while lows may dip to 13°C (56°F). Typically, the humidity level in Hatteras throughout May hovers around 81%.

13°C (56°F)

Minimum temperature

21°C (70°F)

Average temperature

25°C (78°F)

Maximum temperature

81%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In May, Hatteras averages 109 mm (4.3 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 10 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 14 hours 1 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 10 hours 40 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 50% probability of sunny days during this period.

109 mm (4.3 inches)

Precipitation

10 rainy days

Rainy days

10 hours 40 minutes

Sunshine hours

50%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In May, the UV Index in Hatteras reaches a maximum of 11, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 13:00 and 15:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
  07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00
UVI 1 2 4 6 8 10 11 10 8 5 3 2 1
Exposure Low Moderate High VeryHigh Extreme VeryHigh Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 25 min 15 min 10 min 15 min 30 min 45 min

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