May weather forecast
The Shoals, SC

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in The Shoals, South Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between min 59.2°F (15.1°C) and max 80.1°F (26.7°C).

Temperature

Entering May, The Shoals notices a subtle temperature elevation, with the average high-temperature advancing from April's agreeable 71.8°F (22.1°C) to a moderately hot 80.1°F (26.7°C). In The Shoals, the May nights cool down to an average low of 59.2°F (15.1°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In The Shoals, in May, it is raining for 13.2 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 136.3 rainfall days, and 19.02" (483mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through November are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In The Shoals, South Carolina, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:38 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In The Shoals, South Carolina, the average sunshine in May is 9.7h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Embrace precautions and observe sun safety norms. Evasion of sunburn is a necessity. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for The Shoals in May?

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 80.1°F (26.7°C) and a low-temperature of 59.2°F (15.1°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 75%.

How much does it rain in May?

In The Shoals, during May, the rain falls for 13.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

April through November are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in May in The Shoals?

The average day length in May is 13h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 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.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

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

Average temperature in May - The Shoals, SC
  • Average high temperature in May: 80.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 59.2°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 (34.5°F).

Average pressure in May
The Shoals, SC

Average pressure in May - The Shoals, 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
The Shoals, SC

Average wind speed in May - The Shoals, SC
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in May
The Shoals, SC

Average humidity in May - The Shoals, SC
  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in May
The Shoals, SC

Average rainfall in May - The Shoals, SC
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.79").

Average rainfall days in May
The Shoals, SC

Average rainfall days in May - The Shoals, SC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (7.2 days).

Average snowfall in May
The Shoals, SC

Average snowfall in May - The Shoals, SC
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in May
The Shoals, SC

Average snowfall days in May - The Shoals, SC
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.9 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
The Shoals, SC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - The Shoals, 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 4min

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 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
The Shoals, SC

Average sunshine days in May - The Shoals, SC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.3 days).

Average UV index in May
The Shoals, SC

Average UV index in May - The Shoals, SC
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
The Shoals, SC

Average cloud cover in May - The Shoals, SC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in May
The Shoals, SC

Average visibility in May - The Shoals, SC
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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