May weather forecast
Southern Shops, SC

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Southern Shops, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 58.8°F (14.9°C) and 79.5°F (26.4°C).

Temperature

Southern Shops's transition into May sees a mild rise in the average high-temperature, edging from a pleasant 71.4°F (21.9°C) in April to a warm 79.5°F (26.4°C). In May, Southern Shops records an average nighttime temperature of 58.8°F (14.9°C).

Humidity

In Southern Shops, the average relative humidity in May is 74%.

Rainfall

In Southern Shops, during May, the rain falls for 14.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation. In Southern Shops, during the entire year, the rain falls for 141 days and collects up to 28.5" (724mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 1min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:36 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 6 translates into the following recommendations:
Stay clear of intense sun exposure. Solar protection is of utmost significance. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

The high-temperature during May is 79.5°F (26.4°C) and the low-temperature is 58.8°F (14.9°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Southern Shops, in May, during 14.7 rainfall days, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Southern Shops, snow does not fall in April through October.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 1min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:36 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Southern Shops have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.9h.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in May?

In Southern Shops, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Southern Shops, SC

Average temperature in May - Southern Shops, SC
  • Average high temperature in May: 79.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 58.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.9°F).

Average pressure in May
Southern Shops, SC

Average pressure in May - Southern Shops, SC
  • Average pressure in May: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Southern Shops, SC

Average wind speed in May - Southern Shops, SC
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Southern Shops, SC

Average humidity in May - Southern Shops, SC
  • Average humidity in May: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (67%).

Average rainfall in May
Southern Shops, SC

Average rainfall in May - Southern Shops, SC
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.38").

Average rainfall days in May
Southern Shops, SC

Average rainfall days in May - Southern Shops, SC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in May
Southern Shops, SC

Average snowfall in May - Southern Shops, SC
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Southern Shops, SC

Average snowfall days in May - Southern Shops, SC
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.6 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
Southern Shops, SC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Southern Shops, SC
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
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 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Southern Shops, SC

Average sunshine days in May - Southern Shops, SC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Southern Shops, SC

Average UV index in May - Southern Shops, 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
Southern Shops, SC

Average cloud cover in May - Southern Shops, SC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in May
Southern Shops, SC

Average visibility in May - Southern Shops, 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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