May weather forecast
Spartanburg, SC

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Panorama of downtown Spartanburg in South Carolina
Panorama of downtown Spartanburg in South Carolina

Weather in May

May in Spartanburg signals the onset of the warm season. The city achieves the highest daylight hours during May, earning up to 14 hours of daylight. There is a significant climb in the temperature as well, making the days feel slightly hotter. Spartanburg's May weather features high humidity combined with warm temperatures. Despite the impending summer heat, May conditions remain fairly lovable for residents and visitors alike.

Temperature

Spartanburg's weather in May presents a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving from an agreeable 72°F (22.2°C) in April to a moderately hot 79.7°F (26.5°C). Spartanburg's nights in May cool down to an average low-temperature of 59°F (15°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In Spartanburg, in May, it is raining for 14.7 days, with typically 2.68" (68mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 145.5 rainfall days, and 28.98" (736mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through November are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:35 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Spartanburg are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 during May translates into the following guidance:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. Attempt to stay under shade and limit exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Remember, devices such as parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

The high-temperature during May is 79.7°F (26.5°C) and the low-temperature is 59°F (15°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How much does it rain in May?

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

When it does not snow?

In Spartanburg, snow does not fall in April through November.

How many hours of daylight does Spartanburg have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 1min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Spartanburg?

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 8:35 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Spartanburg have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.9h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Spartanburg?

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

What is the UV index intensity in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Spartanburg, SC

Average temperature in May - Spartanburg, SC
  • Average high temperature in May: 79.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 59°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.1°F).

Average pressure in May
Spartanburg, SC

Average pressure in May - Spartanburg, 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 (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Spartanburg, SC

Average wind speed in May - Spartanburg, 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 (4.4mph).

Average humidity in May
Spartanburg, SC

Average humidity in May - Spartanburg, 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 (68%).

Average rainfall in May
Spartanburg, SC

Average rainfall in May - Spartanburg, SC
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in May
Spartanburg, SC

Average rainfall days in May - Spartanburg, SC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.7 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Spartanburg, SC

Average snowfall in May - Spartanburg, 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, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Spartanburg, SC

Average snowfall days in May - Spartanburg, SC
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 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
Spartanburg, SC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Spartanburg, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in May
Spartanburg, SC

Average sunshine days in May - Spartanburg, SC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Spartanburg, SC

Average UV index in May - Spartanburg, 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
Spartanburg, SC

Average cloud cover in May - Spartanburg, SC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 36

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in May
Spartanburg, SC

Average visibility in May - Spartanburg, 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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