Weather in Oak Island: May
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Average day temperature: | 75.2°F |
| Average night temperature: | 67.0°F | |
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Sea water temperature: | 72.6°F |
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Number of sunny days: | 10 days |
| Day length: | 13.6 - 14.3 hours | |
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Number of rainy days: | 3 days |
| Precipitation totals: | 1.5 in. | |
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Air temperature in May, °F
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2025
2024
2023
The highest day temperature during May of 2025 was 84°F. At the same time the lowest night temperature was 65°F. Daily and nightly averages during May were 77.1°F and 70.6°F.
Sea water temperature in Oak Island in May, °F
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2025
2024
2023
The average sea water temperature in May of 2025 was 74.6°F. The highest and lowest sea temperatures during the month were 77.4°F and 70.5°F.
Sunny, partly cloudy and cloudy days
Number of sunny, partly cloudy and cloudy days in May is almost equal.
Precipitation total in May, in.
Precipitation total value in Oak Island in May is 1.5 in. Other months of the year show relatively similar values.
Wind speed in May, mph
The average wind speed value in May is 9.6 mph
Average sunny hours
This chart shows average number of hours during the day when sunlight can reach the ground. It depends on day length and cloudiness during the day. The average number of sunny hours in May is: 7.5.
Best time for vacation in Oak Island
Oak Island on a weather map
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Name
°F
24 Hours Forecast
Oak Island
Local time: 02:39
December 05, friday
0300
50°F
W
6 mph
6 mph
0600
48°F
S
5 mph
5 mph
0900
48°F
SW
6 mph
6 mph
1200
48°F
SW
6 mph
6 mph
1500
46°F
S
8 mph
8 mph
1800
45°F
S
8 mph
8 mph
2100
43°F
SE
9 mph
9 mph
December 06, saturday
0000
43°F
S
7 mph
7 mph
