May weather forecast
Conway, SC

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Weather in May

May in Conway, South Carolina, is characterized by warmer weather conditions, with the city witnessing an onset of the summer season. The increase in temperature is accompanied by a significant rise in rainfall, with an average estimate of 1.3" (33mm). May is unique in that it offers the greatest increase in daylight hours for the year, averaging around 13.9 hours. As May progresses, the frequency of days with sunshine also rises. Transitioning from May to June, the humidity levels remain relatively consistent while the temperature continues to rise.

Temperature

The arrival of May in Conway introduces a minor uplift in high-temperatures, adjusting from a pleasant 72°F (22.2°C) in April to a moderately hot 79°F (26.1°C). Throughout May, Conway records an average temperature of 64.4°F (18°C) at night.

Humidity

May, June, August, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months in Conway.

Rainfall

In Conway, during May, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 127.8 rainfall days, and 12.99" (330mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January, March through December are months without snowfall in Conway.

Daylight

In Conway, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 56min.
On the first day of May in Conway, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 10.1h.

UV index

In Conway, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Conway in May?

The high-temperature during May is 79°F (26.1°C) and the low-temperature is 64.4°F (18°C).

What is the most humid month in Conway?

The months with the highest humidity in Conway are May, June, August, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

What is the average humidity in May in Conway?

The average relative humidity in May in Conway is 78%.

How many days does it rain in May in Conway?

In Conway, South Carolina, during May, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Conway?

In Conway, snow does not fall in January, March through December.

How many hours of daylight does Conway have in May?

In Conway, South Carolina, the average day length in May is 13h and 56min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Conway?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:21 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Conway?

The average sunshine duration in May in Conway is 10.1h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Conway?

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

Average temperature in May - Conway, SC
  • Average high temperature in May: 79°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 64.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (74.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.2°F).

Average pressure in May
Conway, SC

Average pressure in May - Conway, SC
  • Average pressure in May: 30.03"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Conway, SC

Average wind speed in May - Conway, SC
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Conway, SC

Average humidity in May - Conway, SC
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June, August, September and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (74%).

Average rainfall in May
Conway, SC

Average rainfall in May - Conway, SC
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

Average rainfall days in May
Conway, SC

Average rainfall days in May - Conway, SC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Conway, SC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.04").
The months with the least snowfall are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Conway, SC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Conway, SC
  • Average daylight in May: 13h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 10h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Conway, SC

Average sunshine days in May - Conway, SC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Conway, SC

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in May
Conway, SC

Average cloud cover in May - Conway, SC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 31

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 40).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in May
Conway, SC

Average visibility in May - Conway, 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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