Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
The arrival of May brings a soft temperature shift, with the average high-temperature nudging from a warm 74.1°F (23.4°C) in April to a still moderately hot 81.1°F (27.3°C). New Ellenton's nights in May cool down to an average low-temperature of 63.5°F (17.5°C).Heat index
May's mean heat index is estimated at a hot 86°F (30°C). With extended exposure and activity, one might feel exhausted and experience heat cramps.Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. Direct sunlight might lead to a heat index increase by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Always consider that direct sunlight exposure might heighten the heat's effects, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
Humidity
In New Ellenton, the average relative humidity in May is 73%.Rainfall
In New Ellenton, during May, the rain falls for 15.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation. In New Ellenton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.3 days and collects up to 30.31" (770mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
April through December are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 13h and 54min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 8:31 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 10.1h.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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: An average UV index of 6 in May transforms into this advice:
Ward off overexposure. Defence against solar harm is crucial. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the UV index reading in May?
Average temperature in May
New Ellenton, SC
- Average high temperature in May: 81.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.8°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 63.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.5°F).
Average pressure in May
New Ellenton, 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
New Ellenton, SC
- Average wind speed in May: 7.2mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).
Average humidity in May
New Ellenton, SC
- Average humidity in May: 73%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, July and November (70%).
Average rainfall in May
New Ellenton, SC
- Average rainfall in May: 2.99"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").
Average rainfall days in May
New Ellenton, SC
- Average rainfall days in May: 15.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.7 days).
Average snowfall in May
New Ellenton, SC
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").
Average snowfall days in May
New Ellenton, SC
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 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
New Ellenton, 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: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
New Ellenton, SC
- Average sunshine days in May: 14.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.9 days).
Average UV index in May
New Ellenton, 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 and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in May
New Ellenton, SC
- Average cloud cover in May: 33
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in May
New Ellenton, 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).
New Ellenton, South Carolina, USA
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