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 shift into May is marked by a modest rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's pleasant 71.2°F (21.8°C) to a warm 79°F (26.1°C). In May, the recorded average low-temperature is a moderate 58.5°F (14.7°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 76%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 14.1 days. Throughout May, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 140.2 rainfall days, and 16.61" (422mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
April through November are months without snowfall.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 13h and 59min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:39 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 Sandy Springs, 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 reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Embrace precautions and observe sun safety norms. Evasion of sunburn is a necessity. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Sandy Springs, 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
Sandy Springs, 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
Sandy Springs, 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
Sandy Springs, 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
Sandy Springs, 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
Sandy Springs, 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
Sandy Springs, 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
Sandy Springs, 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
Sandy Springs, 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
Sandy Springs, 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
Sandy Springs, 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
Sandy Springs, 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
Sandy Springs, 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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