May weather forecast
Catawba, SC

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Catawba, South Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 60.8°F (16°C) and 79.7°F (26.5°C).

Temperature

The beginning of May signals a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a pleasant 71.6°F (22°C) in April to a moderately hot 79.7°F (26.5°C). The mean low-temperature during May nights is a refreshing 60.8°F (16°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 74%.

Rainfall

In Catawba, during May, the rain falls for 14.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Catawba, there are 146.1 rainfall days, and 28.94" (735mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Catawba, snow does not fall in April through November.

Daylight

In Catawba, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:31 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during May translates into these guidelines:
Shield from overexposure. Defense against sun-related harm is required. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 79.7°F (26.5°C) and a low-temperature of 60.8°F (16°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Catawba, during May, the rain falls for 14.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

April through November are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Catawba have in May?

In Catawba, the average day length in May is 14h and 0min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:31 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Catawba, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.5h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In Catawba, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Catawba, SC

Average temperature in May - Catawba, SC
  • Average high temperature in May: 79.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 60.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Catawba, SC

Average pressure in May - Catawba, SC
  • 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 (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Catawba, SC

Average wind speed in May - Catawba, SC
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in May
Catawba, SC

Average humidity in May - Catawba, SC
  • Average humidity in May: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in May
Catawba, SC

Average rainfall in May - Catawba, SC
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.23").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and October (1.81").

Average rainfall days in May
Catawba, SC

Average rainfall days in May - Catawba, SC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Catawba, SC

Average snowfall in May - Catawba, SC
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.26").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Catawba, SC

Average snowfall days in May - Catawba, SC
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Catawba, SC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Catawba, SC
  • 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 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Catawba, SC

Average sunshine days in May - Catawba, SC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Catawba, SC

Average UV index in May - Catawba, SC
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Catawba, SC

Average cloud cover in May - Catawba, SC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 38

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Catawba, SC

Average visibility in May - Catawba, SC
  • 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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