May weather forecast
Bluffton, GA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Bluffton, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 83.8°F (28.8°C) and 64.9°F (18.3°C).

Temperature

May sees a marginal temperature increase, moving from a moderately hot 77°F (25°C) in April to a still warm 83.8°F (28.8°C). May sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 64.9°F (18.3°C).

Heat index

The heat index value during May is calculated to be a hot 89.6°F (32°C). When exposure and activity are sustained, they could induce fatigue, with a chance of heat cramps.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Uninterrupted exposure to the sun may boost the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', unifies temperature and humidity readings to offer a comprehensive feel of warmth. Elements such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact one's weather perception. Under direct sun rays, the felt temperature might be heightened, with the heat index increasing by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 70%.

Rainfall

In Bluffton, in May, it is raining for 14.1 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Bluffton, Georgia, there are 163.9 rainfall days, and 31.73" (806mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

March through December are months without snowfall in Bluffton, Georgia.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 13h and 46min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 8:39 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 10.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Bluffton are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 7 during May translates into the following directions:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in Bluffton in May?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Bluffton, Georgia, are 83.8°F (28.8°C) and 64.9°F (18.3°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in May is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Bluffton?

The average relative humidity in May is 70%.

How much does it rain in Bluffton in May?

In Bluffton, Georgia, in May, it is raining for 14.1 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Bluffton?

In Bluffton, Georgia, snow does not fall in March through December.

How many hours of daylight does Bluffton have in May?

The average day length in May is 13h and 46min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Bluffton?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 8:39 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Bluffton have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Bluffton, Georgia, is 10.6h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Bluffton?

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

What is the UV index intensity in May in Bluffton?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Bluffton is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Bluffton, GA

Average temperature in May - Bluffton, GA
  • Average high temperature in May: 83.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (57.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 64.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (41.5°F).

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Average pressure in May
Bluffton, GA

Average pressure in May - Bluffton, GA
  • Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.98"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Bluffton, GA

Average wind speed in May - Bluffton, GA
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

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Average humidity in May
Bluffton, GA

Average humidity in May - Bluffton, GA
  • Average humidity in May: 70%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

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Average rainfall in May
Bluffton, GA

Average rainfall in May - Bluffton, GA
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.57").

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Average rainfall days in May
Bluffton, GA

Average rainfall days in May - Bluffton, GA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.5 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Bluffton, GA

Average snowfall in May - Bluffton, GA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.16").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Bluffton, GA

Average snowfall days in May - Bluffton, GA
  • 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 March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Bluffton, GA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Bluffton, GA
  • Average daylight in May: 13h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 10h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Bluffton, GA

Average sunshine days in May - Bluffton, GA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.1 days).

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Average UV index in May
Bluffton, GA

Average UV index in May - Bluffton, GA
  • Average UV index in May: 7

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

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Average cloud cover in May
Bluffton, GA

Average cloud cover in May - Bluffton, GA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in May
Bluffton, GA

Average visibility in May - Bluffton, GA
  • 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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