Smithfield Weather in May

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

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

May is in the spring in Smithfield and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

Smithfield weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 26.7°C 80.1°F
Nightly temperature 12.5°C 54.5°F
Average temperature 19.6°C 67.3°F
Daily sunshine 9.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 110 mm 4.3 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 20.8°C 69.5°F
Humidity 72%
Windspeed 14kph 9 mph

On average May is the 4th wettest month of the year in Smithfield with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Smithfield

Smithfield average temperature in May

May rainfall

Smithfield average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Smithfield 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 Smithfield in May 2024.

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Smithfield weather stats

Smithfield weather statistics
Hottest month: July 31.3°C 88.3°F
Driest month: November 81mm 3.2ins
Sunniest month: April 9.2hrs
Coldest month: January 10.1°C 50.2°F
Wettest month: July 140mm 5.5ins
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