Phillip’s Weather Trivia: Which of these cities gets the most May rainfall in ENC
May sees more rain than April despite the April showers tale
Published: Apr. 28, 2022 at 12:01 PM EDT
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - As we enter May, our rainfall averages start going up. Despite the April showers bring May flowers saying, You are more likely to encounter a shower in May than April. Check out the trivia question and see below if you are correct.
Hint: The outer banks don’t get as much rain and other parts of ENC in May.
Yes, New Bern sees the most rain on average in May. New Bern gets 4.25″ while Greenville is close behind at 4.04″. Beaufort and Ocracoke average under 4 inches for the month. Some other locations in east include Jacksonville with 4.20″, Kinston 3.92″, Warsaw 3.90″, Belhaven 4.01″, Williamston 3.69″, Tarboro 3.33″, Rocky Mount 3.31″, and Lewiston 3.41″. - Phillip Williams
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