Weather in Outer Banks: May
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Average day temperature: | 66.3°F |
| Average night temperature: | 63.7°F | |
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Sea water temperature: | 65.3°F |
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Number of sunny days: | 8 days |
| Day length: | 13.7 - 14.4 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
The highest day temperature during May of 2024 was 75°F. At the same time the lowest night temperature was 58°F. Day and night temperature averages during May were 66.9°F and 66.3°F.
Sea water temperature in Outer Banks in May, °F
The average sea water temperature in May of 2024 was 66.4°F. The highest and lowest sea temperatures during the month were 73.4°F and 59.2°F.
Number of sunny, partly cloudy and cloudy days in May is almost equal.
Precipitation total in May, in.
Precipitation total value in Outer Banks in May is 1.5 in. Other months of the year show relatively similar values.
The average wind speed value in May is 12.3 mph
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: 7.2.
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