May Rainfall and Precipitation in Outer Banks

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Outer Banks, the United States of America in May.

Outer Banks, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences moderate precipitation in May, ranging from 79 mm (3.1 in) of rainfall in Corolla to 93 mm (3.7 in) in Manteo.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in May: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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Outer Banks precipitation in May: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Outer Banks, the United States of America receive in May?

Manteo sees moderate rainfall in May, averaging around 93 mm (3.7 in). Most days stay dry, with the occasional shower.

How many days does it rain in Outer Banks, the United States of America in May?

Rainfall in Manteo typically falls on roughly 11 days days in May.

Is May part of the rainy season in Outer Banks, the United States of America?

No. May sits outside the typical rainy season in Outer Banks, the United States of America, so you can expect drier conditions overall.

What is the wettest city in May in Outer Banks, the United States of America?

Manteo is the wettest city in Outer Banks, the United States of America in May according to our database, with average rainfall of around 93 mm (3.7 in).

What is the driest city in May in Outer Banks, the United States of America?

Based on our database, Corolla sees the least rainfall in Outer Banks, the United States of America in May, with around 79 mm (3.1 in) on average.

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