May weather forecast
New Light, SC

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in New Light, is a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 58.5°F (14.7°C) and an average high of 79°F (26.1°C).

Temperature

May brings a slight increase in the average high-temperature, progressing from an agreeable 71.2°F (21.8°C) in April to a moderately hot 79°F (26.1°C). New Light observes an average nighttime low-temperature of 58.5°F (14.7°C) during the month of May.

Humidity

In New Light, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.

Rainfall

In New Light, in May, it is raining for 14.1 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation. In New Light, during the entire year, the rain falls for 140.2 days and collects up to 16.61" (422mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through November are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In New Light, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 59min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:38 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In New Light, the average sunshine in May is 10h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Uphold preventive measures and conform to sun safety guidelines. Defending against skin and eye harm is crucial. 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. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.
Updated: Jul 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 79°F (26.1°C) and 58.5°F (14.7°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May?

In New Light, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 14.1 days. Throughout May, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In New Light, snow does not fall in April through November.

How many hours of daylight does New Light have in May?

In May, the average day length is 13h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:38 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does New Light have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 10h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in New Light is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
New Light, SC

Average temperature in May - New Light, SC
  • Average high temperature in May: 79°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 58.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.8°F).

Average pressure in May
New Light, SC

Average pressure in May - New Light, 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
New Light, SC

Average wind speed in May - New Light, SC
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in May
New Light, SC

Average humidity in May - New Light, SC
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

Average rainfall in May
New Light, SC

Average rainfall in May - New Light, SC
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.71").

Average rainfall days in May
New Light, SC

Average rainfall days in May - New Light, SC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (6.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
New Light, SC

Average snowfall in May - New Light, SC
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

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

Average snowfall days in May
New Light, SC

Average snowfall days in May - New Light, SC
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.8 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 Light, SC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - New Light, 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: 10h and 0min

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 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
New Light, SC

Average sunshine days in May - New Light, SC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.5 days).

Average UV index in May
New Light, SC

Average UV index in May - New Light, SC
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
New Light, SC

Average cloud cover in May - New Light, SC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in May
New Light, SC

Average visibility in May - New Light, 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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