May weather forecast
Kirkland, SC

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Kirkland, South Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between min 62.4°F (16.9°C) and max 79.9°F (26.6°C).

Temperature

Kirkland's May weather indicates a minor ascent in high-temperatures, adjusting from a pleasant 73°F (22.8°C) in April to a warm 79.9°F (26.6°C). An average low-temperature of 62.4°F (16.9°C) is observed during the May nights.

Humidity

May is the most humid month in Kirkland, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

Rainfall

In Kirkland, South Carolina, during May, the rain falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 116.1 rainfall days, and 11.42" (290mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

March through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 13h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:29 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Kirkland, the average sunshine in May is 9.9h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 6 turns into the following recommendations:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.
Updated: Jul 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Kirkland during May are 79.9°F (26.6°C) and 62.4°F (16.9°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month?

May is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How many days does it rain in May in Kirkland?

In May, in Kirkland, South Carolina, the rain falls for 11.6 days. Throughout May, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Kirkland, snow does not fall in March through December.

How many hours of daylight does Kirkland have in May?

In Kirkland, the average day length in May is 13h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:29 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Kirkland have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.9h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Kirkland is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Kirkland, SC

Average temperature in May - Kirkland, SC
  • Average high temperature in May: 79.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 62.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Kirkland, SC

Average pressure in May - Kirkland, SC
  • Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Kirkland, SC

Average wind speed in May - Kirkland, SC
  • Average wind speed in May: 7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Kirkland, SC

Average humidity in May - Kirkland, SC
  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and November (70%).

Average rainfall in May
Kirkland, SC

Average rainfall in May - Kirkland, SC
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.59").

Average rainfall days in May
Kirkland, SC

Average rainfall days in May - Kirkland, SC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in May
Kirkland, SC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.08").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Kirkland, SC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Kirkland, SC
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 0min

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: 9h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Kirkland, SC

Average sunshine days in May - Kirkland, SC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Kirkland, SC

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

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

Average cloud cover in May
Kirkland, SC

Average cloud cover in May - Kirkland, SC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in May
Kirkland, SC

Average visibility in May - Kirkland, 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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