May weather forecast
Pleasant Hills, SC

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Pleasant Hills, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 81.3°F (27.4°C) and an average low of 66°F (18.9°C).

Temperature

Pleasant Hills's May weather indicates a minor increase in high-temperatures, edging from April's warm 74.8°F (23.8°C) to a still moderately hot 81.3°F (27.4°C). In Pleasant Hills, the May nights cool down to an average low of 66°F (18.9°C).

Heat index

In May, the heat index is calculated to be a tropical 86°F (30°C). If one continues to be active during exposure, it might cause tiredness and subsequent heat cramps.
Be aware that heat index ratings are designed for shaded locations and minor breezes. With direct sunlight, the heat index could increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. The influence of weather is personal, with varied individuals experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical exertion levels. Realize that direct exposure to sunlight can augment the felt heat, leading to a potential increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 15.6 days. Throughout May, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Pleasant Hills, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172.6 days and collects up to 39.13" (994mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

March through November are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Pleasant Hills, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 52min.
On the first day of May in Pleasant Hills, South Carolina, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:23 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Pleasant Hills, the average sunshine in May is 10.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 6 in May leads to these guidelines:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Pleasant Hills in May?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 81.3°F (27.4°C) and 66°F (18.9°C) respectively. In May, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Pleasant Hills?

The average relative humidity in May in Pleasant Hills is 75%.

How many days does it rain in May in Pleasant Hills?

In May, in Pleasant Hills, South Carolina, the rain falls for 15.6 days. Throughout May, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Pleasant Hills?

In Pleasant Hills, snow does not fall in March through November.

What is the average length of the day in May in Pleasant Hills?

In Pleasant Hills, the average day length in May is 13h and 52min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Pleasant Hills?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:23 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Pleasant Hills have in May?

In Pleasant Hills, the average sunshine duration in May is 10.2h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Pleasant Hills?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Pleasant Hills, SC

Average temperature in May - Pleasant Hills, SC
  • Average high temperature in May: 81.3°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 (56.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 66°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (75.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (41.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Pleasant Hills, SC

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Pleasant Hills, SC

Average wind speed in May - Pleasant Hills, SC
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Pleasant Hills, SC

Average humidity in May - Pleasant Hills, SC
  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and March (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Pleasant Hills, SC

Average rainfall in May - Pleasant Hills, SC
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (6.22").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.46").

Average rainfall days in May
Pleasant Hills, SC

Average rainfall days in May - Pleasant Hills, SC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (23.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in May
Pleasant Hills, SC

Average snowfall in May - Pleasant Hills, SC
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Pleasant Hills, SC

Average snowfall days in May - Pleasant Hills, SC
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Pleasant Hills, 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 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Pleasant Hills, SC

Average sunshine days in May - Pleasant Hills, SC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (5.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Pleasant Hills, SC

Average UV index in May - Pleasant Hills, SC
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in May
Pleasant Hills, SC

Average cloud cover in May - Pleasant Hills, SC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in May
Pleasant Hills, SC

Average visibility in May - Pleasant Hills, 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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