Asheville Weather in May: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In May, Asheville experiences mild weather conditions with an average daily temperature of 17.2°C (63.0°F). Highs reach 22.6°C (72.7°F) and lows drop down to 12.4°C (54.3°F) on average. Travelers can generally expect temperatures to be comfortable during the day and cooler in the evenings.
What is the temperature in Asheville in May?
Average air temperature in Asheville is 17.2°C (63°F) in May. The outside temperature in Asheville feels like 17.2°C (63°F) on a typical May day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 22.6°C (72.7°F) and feels like 22.7°C (72.8°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 12.4°C (54.4°F) which feels like 12.3°C (54.1°F).
How hot is Asheville in May?
The hot temperature in May in Asheville rises to 28.3°C (82.9°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 67.4% humidity. During hottest days of May it feels like 29.1 °C (84.4°F). The average maximum temp in Asheville is 22.6°C (84.4°F) during day time in May.
How cold is Asheville in May?
The coldest temp in Asheville in May drops to 2.9°C (37.2°F) during the cold nights. With 11.3km/h (7mph) winds and 67.4% humidity it feels like 2.8°C (37°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 12.4°C (54.4°F) during night time in May.
Does it rain in Asheville in May?
Yes, it rains for 16 days in Asheville, United States in May averaging 2.84 mm of precipitation. Asheville has a 51.6% chance for rain throughout the entire month of May.
How much does it rain in Asheville throughout May?
Asheville has 2.84 mm (0.11 inch) of rain per day on average in May. It rains for an average of 16 days out of the entire month.
Is Asheville windy in May?
The average speed of wind in Asheville, United States during May is 11.3km/h (7mph) and average windgust is 33.7km/h (21mph). On some days in May wind can reach up to 23.8km/h (14.8mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Asheville in May?
Most days of May the wind is blowing from Southwest direction in Asheville.
What are the humidity levels in Asheville in May?
The average humidity levels in Asheville in May are 67.4%. Daily humidity levels in Asheville range from 34.1% to 88.8% during May.
How many hours of daylight are in Asheville in May?
Asheville has 14 hours 02 minutes of daylight in May on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Asheville in May is at 6:25:43 and the sunset is at 20:28:42.
What is the cloud coverage in Asheville in May?
Clouds cover 46% of the sky on average throughout May in Asheville. The cloud coverage ranges from 0% to 99.9% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in May in Asheville?
The average UV index in Asheville is 8.1 in May. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 2 to 10.
What is the solar radiation in Asheville in May?
The average solar radiation is 208.5 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Asheville during May. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 58.9 W/m2 to 287.8 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during May in Asheville?
The average solar energy during May in Asheville is 18 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 4.8 MJ/m2, to 24.8 MJ/m2 during May.
Are there severe weather risks in Asheville in May?
Yes, there is a 11.9% risk for severe weather in Asheville, United States in May.
What is the air pressure in Asheville in May?
On average the air pressure in Asheville in May is 1016.7 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1002.3 mb to 1023.1 mb.
What is the visibility in Asheville in May?
The average daylight visibility in Asheville in May is 15.6 km (9.7 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 11.3 km (7 miles) to 16 km (9.9 miles) throughout May.
What is the dew point in Asheville in May?
The average dew point in Asheville during May is 10.4°C (50.7°F).
Where is the data for Asheville climate in May coming from?
The climate data for Asheville, North Carolina, United States in May is collected from the following weather stations.
- RUTHERFORD CO MARCHMAN FIELD AIRPORT, NC US
- ASHEVILLE AIRPORT, NC US
- ASHEVILLE 8 SSW, NC US
- ASHEVILLE 13 S, NC US
- KJ4RDP-13 Fairview NC US
- FW2588 Candler NC US
- KAVL
- 7 MILE RIDGE NC US