Morganton Weather in May

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

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

May is in the spring in Morganton and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

Morganton weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 26.4°C 79.4°F
Nightly temperature 11.7°C 53°F
Average temperature 19°C 66.2°F
Daily sunshine 9.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 118 mm 4.6 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 18.2°C 64.7°F
Humidity 70%
Windspeed 11.9kph 7 mph

On average May is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Morganton with around 118mm 4.6 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 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Morganton

Morganton average temperature in May

May rainfall

Morganton average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Morganton 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 Morganton in May 2024.

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Morganton weather stats

Morganton weather statistics
Hottest month: July 30.8°C 87.4°F
Driest month: November 95mm 3.7ins
Sunniest month: April 9.1hrs
Coldest month: January 9.7°C 49.5°F
Wettest month: March 125mm 4.9ins
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