May weather forecast
Knoxwood, SC

Share

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Knoxwood, South Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average high of 80.1°F (26.7°C) and an average low of 59.2°F (15.1°C).

Temperature

With the onset of May, Knoxwood experiences a subtle temperature shift, with the average high-temperature moving from a pleasant 71.8°F (22.1°C) in April to a moderately hot 80.1°F (26.7°C). An average low-temperature of 59.2°F (15.1°C) is common in Knoxwood during the nights of May.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Knoxwood, during May, the rain falls for 13.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation. In Knoxwood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 136.3 days and collects up to 19.02" (483mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through November are months without snowfall in Knoxwood.

Daylight

In Knoxwood, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of May, in Knoxwood, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:37 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Knoxwood is 9.7h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 6 in May interprets into the following advice:
Undertake protective measures and comply with sun safety rules. Shielding against skin and eye damage is essential. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Knoxwood in May?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Knoxwood, is 80.1°F (26.7°C) and the average low-temperature is 59.2°F (15.1°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Knoxwood?

In Knoxwood, South Carolina, the average relative humidity in May is 75%.

How many days does it rain in May in Knoxwood?

In Knoxwood, South Carolina, in May, during 13.2 rainfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Knoxwood?

In Knoxwood, South Carolina, snow does not fall in April through November.

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

The average day length in May in Knoxwood, South Carolina, is 13h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Knoxwood?

On the first day of May in Knoxwood, South Carolina, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:37 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Knoxwood?

In Knoxwood, South Carolina, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.7h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Knoxwood?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Knoxwood, SC

Average temperature in May - Knoxwood, SC
  • Average high temperature in May: 80.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 59.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Knoxwood, SC

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Knoxwood, SC

Average wind speed in May - Knoxwood, SC
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Knoxwood, SC

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in May
Knoxwood, SC

Average rainfall in May - Knoxwood, SC
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.79").

Average rainfall days in May
Knoxwood, SC

Average rainfall days in May - Knoxwood, SC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (7.2 days).

Average snowfall in May
Knoxwood, SC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Knoxwood, SC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.9 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
Knoxwood, SC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Knoxwood, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Knoxwood, SC

Average sunshine days in May - Knoxwood, SC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Knoxwood, SC

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

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

Average cloud cover in May
Knoxwood, SC

Average cloud cover in May - Knoxwood, SC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in May
Knoxwood, SC

Average visibility in May - Knoxwood, SC
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

Knoxwood, South Carolina, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location