May weather forecast
Ellwood, SC

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also a moderately hot month in Ellwood, South Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 80.2°F (26.8°C) and 64.9°F (18.3°C).

Temperature

Ellwood's weather in May shows a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving slightly up from April's 73.9°F (23.3°C) to a still warm 80.2°F (26.8°C). An average nighttime temperature of 64.9°F (18.3°C) is observed during May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

In Ellwood, during May, the rain falls for 16.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Ellwood, South Carolina, there are 179.5 rainfall days, and 40.79" (1036mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Ellwood, South Carolina, snow does not fall in March through November.

Daylight

In Ellwood, South Carolina, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 53min.
On the first day of May in Ellwood, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:23 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 10.2h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during May translates into these guidelines:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 80.2°F (26.8°C) and a low-temperature of 64.9°F (18.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Ellwood, during May, the rain falls for 16.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

March through November are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 13h and 53min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:23 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Ellwood have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 10.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Ellwood, SC

Average temperature in May - Ellwood, SC
  • Average high temperature in May: 80.2°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 (55.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 64.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (74.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (40.8°F).

Average pressure in May
Ellwood, SC

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Ellwood, SC

Average wind speed in May - Ellwood, SC
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in May
Ellwood, SC

Average humidity in May - Ellwood, SC
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and March (74%).

Average rainfall in May
Ellwood, SC

Average rainfall in May - Ellwood, SC
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (6.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.46").

Average rainfall days in May
Ellwood, SC

Average rainfall days in May - Ellwood, SC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.8 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (23.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Ellwood, SC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.24").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Ellwood, SC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.5 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
Ellwood, SC

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 10h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Ellwood, SC

Average sunshine days in May - Ellwood, SC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Ellwood, SC

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

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

Average cloud cover in May
Ellwood, SC

Average cloud cover in May - Ellwood, SC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 30

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in May
Ellwood, SC

Average visibility in May - Ellwood, 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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