May weather forecast
Kirkwood, SC

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Kirkwood, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 62.4°F (16.9°C) and 79.9°F (26.6°C).

Temperature

The arrival of May brings a soft temperature shift, with the average high-temperature nudging from a pleasant 73°F (22.8°C) in April to a moderately hot 79.9°F (26.6°C). Nighttime temperatures consistently average a refreshing 62.4°F (16.9°C) during May.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Kirkwood, in May, it is raining for 11.6 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Kirkwood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 116.1 days and collects up to 11.42" (290mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

March through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 13h and 58min.
On the first day of May in Kirkwood, South Carolina, 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 8:28 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Kirkwood, South Carolina, is 9.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 6 in May suggests the following recommendations:
Deter overexposure. Protecting against the sun's effects is essential. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Kirkwood?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Kirkwood, is 79.9°F (26.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 62.4°F (16.9°C).

What is the most humid month in Kirkwood?

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

What is the average humidity in May in Kirkwood?

In Kirkwood, the average relative humidity in May is 75%.

How many days does it rain in May in Kirkwood?

In Kirkwood, in May, during 11.6 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Kirkwood?

March through December are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in May in Kirkwood?

The average day length in May in Kirkwood, South Carolina, is 13h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Kirkwood?

On the first day of May in Kirkwood, South Carolina, 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 8:28 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Kirkwood?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Kirkwood?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Kirkwood is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Kirkwood, SC

Average temperature in May - Kirkwood, 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
Kirkwood, SC

Average pressure in May - Kirkwood, 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
Kirkwood, SC

Average wind speed in May - Kirkwood, 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
Kirkwood, SC

Average humidity in May - Kirkwood, 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
Kirkwood, SC

Average rainfall in May - Kirkwood, 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
Kirkwood, SC

Average rainfall days in May - Kirkwood, 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
Kirkwood, SC

Average snowfall in May - Kirkwood, 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
Kirkwood, SC

Average snowfall days in May - Kirkwood, 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
Kirkwood, SC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Kirkwood, 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
Kirkwood, SC

Average sunshine days in May - Kirkwood, 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
Kirkwood, SC

Average UV index in May - Kirkwood, 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
Kirkwood, SC

Average cloud cover in May - Kirkwood, 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
Kirkwood, SC

Average visibility in May - Kirkwood, 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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