May weather forecast
Westchester, SC

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Westchester, South Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 69.3°F (20.7°C) and 78.1°F (25.6°C).

Temperature

In May, the average high-temperature marginally rises from a pleasant 71.4°F (21.9°C) in April to a moderately hot 78.1°F (25.6°C). Westchester upholds a consistent average temperature of 69.3°F (20.7°C) throughout the nights of May.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Westchester, in May, it is raining for 9.9 days, with typically 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 113.3 rainfall days, and 10" (254mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Westchester, South Carolina, snow does not fall in February through November.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Westchester is 13h and 51min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:22 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 10.5h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 7 turns into the following recommendations:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.
Updated: Jul 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

During May, Westchester experiences an average high-temperature of 78.1°F (25.6°C) and a low-temperature of 69.3°F (20.7°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 76%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Westchester, during May, the rain falls for 9.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Westchester, snow does not fall in February through November.

How many hours of daylight does Westchester have in May?

The average day length in May in Westchester, South Carolina, is 13h and 51min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:22 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 10.5h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Westchester, SC

Average temperature in May - Westchester, SC
  • Average high temperature in May: 78.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (57°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 69.3°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (78.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (46.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Westchester, SC

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Westchester, SC

Average wind speed in May - Westchester, SC
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Westchester, SC

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and October (73%).

Average rainfall in May
Westchester, SC

Average rainfall in May - Westchester, SC
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.24").

Average rainfall days in May
Westchester, SC

Average rainfall days in May - Westchester, SC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 9.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.2 days).

Average snowfall days in May
Westchester, SC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Westchester, SC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Westchester, SC
  • Average daylight in May: 13h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 10h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Westchester, SC

Average sunshine days in May - Westchester, SC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Westchester, SC

Average UV index in May - Westchester, SC
  • Average UV index in May: 7

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in May
Westchester, SC

Average cloud cover in May - Westchester, SC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 27

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 39).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in May
Westchester, SC

Average visibility in May - Westchester, 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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