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
As Ridgeway welcomes May, the average high-temperature sees a modest rise, transitioning from an agreeable 73°F (22.8°C) in April to a warm 80.2°F (26.8°C). In May, the nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 61.9°F (16.6°C).Humidity
May and December, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Ridgeway, in May, it is raining for 15.8 days, with typically 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Ridgeway, there are 160.7 rainfall days, and 32.13" (816mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
April through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 13h and 58min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:30 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Ridgeway, South Carolina, the average sunshine in May is 9.8h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The UV index of 6 during May translates into the following guidance:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete 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.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Ridgeway, SC
- Average high temperature in May: 80.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.4°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 61.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.1°F).
Average pressure in May
Ridgeway, SC
- Average pressure in May: 30.03"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
Ridgeway, SC
- Average wind speed in May: 6.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in May
Ridgeway, SC
- Average humidity in May: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July and November (71%).
Average rainfall in May
Ridgeway, SC
- Average rainfall in May: 2.95"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").
Average rainfall days in May
Ridgeway, SC
- Average rainfall days in May: 15.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18 days).
The months with the least rainy days are October and November (9 days).
Average snowfall in May
Ridgeway, SC
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.83").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Ridgeway, SC
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Ridgeway, 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 month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Ridgeway, SC
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.5 days).
Average UV index in May
Ridgeway, 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
Ridgeway, SC
- Average cloud cover in May: 35
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in May
Ridgeway, 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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