May weather forecast
Mount Pleasant, NC

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Mount Pleasant, is a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 79°F (26.1°C) and an average low of 59.7°F (15.4°C).

Temperature

Mount Pleasant's transition into May is noticed by a slight rise in the average high-temperature, advancing from a pleasant 70.7°F (21.5°C) in April to a moderately hot 79°F (26.1°C). May nights in Mount Pleasant cool down to an average low-temperature of 59.7°F (15.4°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

In Mount Pleasant, in May, it is raining for 17 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Mount Pleasant, there are 160.4 rainfall days, and 30.75" (781mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through November are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 2min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:31 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Mount Pleasant, the average sunshine in May is 9.7h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 6 transforms into the following instructions:
Adhere to precautions and respect sun safety doctrines. Avoiding sunburn is vital. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.
Updated: Jun 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Mount Pleasant, is 79°F (26.1°C), while the average low-temperature is 59.7°F (15.4°C).

What is the most humid month?

May and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are most humid months in Mount Pleasant.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Mount Pleasant, during May, the rain falls for 17 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

April through November are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In Mount Pleasant, the average day length in May is 14h and 2min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:31 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Mount Pleasant have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.7h.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Mount Pleasant, NC

Average temperature in May - Mount Pleasant, NC
  • Average high temperature in May: 79°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 59.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.1°F).

Average pressure in May
Mount Pleasant, NC

Average pressure in May - Mount Pleasant, NC
  • Average pressure in May: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Mount Pleasant, NC

Average wind speed in May - Mount Pleasant, NC
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Mount Pleasant, NC

Average humidity in May - Mount Pleasant, NC
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Mount Pleasant, NC

Average rainfall in May - Mount Pleasant, NC
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.97").

Average rainfall days in May
Mount Pleasant, NC

Average rainfall days in May - Mount Pleasant, NC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The months with the least rainy days are October and November (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Mount Pleasant, NC

Average snowfall in May - Mount Pleasant, NC
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.57").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Mount Pleasant, NC

Average snowfall days in May - Mount Pleasant, NC
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Mount Pleasant, NC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Mount Pleasant, NC
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Mount Pleasant, NC

Average sunshine days in May - Mount Pleasant, NC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Mount Pleasant, NC

Average UV index in May - Mount Pleasant, NC
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Mount Pleasant, NC

Average cloud cover in May - Mount Pleasant, NC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 37

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in May
Mount Pleasant, NC

Average visibility in May - Mount Pleasant, NC
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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