May Weather in Morehead City

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Morehead City, United States, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 22°C (71°F). Highs can soar to 28°C (83°F), while lows may dip to 12°C (54°F). Typically, the humidity level in Morehead City throughout May hovers around 81%.

12°C (54°F)

Minimum temperature

22°C (71°F)

Average temperature

28°C (83°F)

Maximum temperature

81%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In May, Morehead City averages 114 mm (4.5 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 10 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 13 hours 59 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 10 hours 44 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 49% probability of sunny days during this period.

114 mm (4.5 inches)

Precipitation

10 rainy days

Rainy days

10 hours 44 minutes

Sunshine hours

49%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In May, the UV Index in Morehead City 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 3 6 8 10 11 10 8 6 3 2 1
Exposure Low Moderate High VeryHigh Extreme VeryHigh High Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 25 min 15 min 10 min 15 min 25 min 30 min 45 min

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