May weather forecast
Tatum, SC

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Tatum, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 79.7°F (26.5°C) and min 62.4°F (16.9°C).

Temperature

In Tatum, the onset of May comes with a modest high-temperature shift, transitioning from April's agreeable 72.1°F (22.3°C) to a moderately hot 79.7°F (26.5°C). Tatum temperatures generally rest at a low of 62.4°F (16.9°C) during the May nights.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May, August, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

In Tatum, South Carolina, during May, the rain falls for 16.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation. In Tatum, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157 days and collects up to 32.36" (822mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Tatum, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of May, in Tatum, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:25 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.9h.

UV index

In Tatum, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during May morphs into the following directions:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

In Tatum, 79.7°F (26.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 62.4°F (16.9°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What are the most humid months?

May, August, September and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in May in Tatum?

In Tatum, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Tatum, during May, the rain falls for 16.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

April through October are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in May in Tatum?

In Tatum, the average day length in May is 13h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:25 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Tatum have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.9h.

How high is the UV index in May in Tatum?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Tatum, SC

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 62.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36°F).

Average pressure in May
Tatum, SC

Average pressure in May - Tatum, SC
  • Average pressure in May: 30.02"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 (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Tatum, SC

Average wind speed in May - Tatum, SC
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Tatum, SC

Average humidity in May - Tatum, SC
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August, September and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Tatum, SC

Average rainfall in May - Tatum, SC
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.61").

Average rainfall days in May
Tatum, SC

Average rainfall days in May - Tatum, SC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Tatum, SC

Average snowfall in May - Tatum, SC
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Tatum, SC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.8 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
Tatum, SC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Tatum, 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 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Tatum, SC

Average sunshine days in May - Tatum, SC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Tatum, SC

Average UV index in May - Tatum, 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
Tatum, SC

Average cloud cover in May - Tatum, SC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in May
Tatum, SC

Average visibility in May - Tatum, 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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