Rutherfordton Weather in May

What's the weather like in Rutherfordton (North Carolina) in May 2025?

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

May is in the spring in Rutherfordton 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.

Rutherfordton weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 26.5°C 79.7°F
Nightly temperature 12.7°C 54.9°F
Average temperature 19.6°C 67.3°F
Daily sunshine 9.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 117 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 4th wettest month of the year in Rutherfordton with around 117mm 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 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Rutherfordton

Rutherfordton average temperature in May

May rainfall

Rutherfordton average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Rutherfordton 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 Rutherfordton in May 2025.

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Rutherfordton weather stats

Rutherfordton weather statistics
Hottest month: July 31.1°C 88°F
Driest month: April 97mm 3.8ins
Sunniest month: April 9.3hrs
Coldest month: January 9.8°C 49.6°F
Wettest month: March 136mm 5.4ins
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