Gastonia Weather in May

What's the weather like in Gastonia (North Carolina) in May 2024?

The climate in Gastonia during May can be summarized as warm and damp.

May is in the spring in Gastonia and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (80°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

Gastonia weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 26.4°C 79.5°F
Nightly temperature 13.4°C 56.1°F
Average temperature 19.9°C 67.8°F
Daily sunshine 9.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 100 mm 3.9 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 18.2°C 64.7°F
Humidity 68%
Windspeed 12.2kph 8 mph

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Gastonia with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Gastonia

Gastonia average temperature in May

May rainfall

Gastonia average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Gastonia average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Gastonia in May 2024.

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Gastonia weather stats

Gastonia weather statistics
Hottest month: July 31.4°C 88.5°F
Driest month: April 83mm 3.3ins
Sunniest month: April 9.4hrs
Coldest month: January 9.8°C 49.6°F
Wettest month: March 129mm 5.1ins
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