May weather forecast
Blacksburg, SC

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Blacksburg, is a warm month, with an average temperature varying between 58.6°F (14.8°C) and 79.3°F (26.3°C).

Temperature

In May, the average high-temperature marginally rises from an agreeable 71.4°F (21.9°C) in April to a warm 79.3°F (26.3°C). May brings with it a nighttime average temperature of 58.6°F (14.8°C) in Blacksburg, South Carolina.

Humidity

In Blacksburg, the average relative humidity in May is 75%.

Rainfall

In May, in Blacksburg, the rain falls for 15.4 days. Throughout May, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Blacksburg, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.1 days and collects up to 27.68" (703mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In Blacksburg, South Carolina, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of May, in Blacksburg, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:34 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.7h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 6 in May leads to these recommendations:
Avoid excessive sunlight. Those with lighter skin may experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Blacksburg in May?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Blacksburg, is 79.3°F (26.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 58.6°F (14.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Blacksburg?

In Blacksburg, the average relative humidity in May is 75%.

How much does it rain in Blacksburg in May?

In Blacksburg, during May, the rain falls for 15.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Blacksburg?

April through November are months without snowfall.

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

In Blacksburg, South Carolina, the average day length in May is 14h and 1min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Blacksburg?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of the month, in Blacksburg, South Carolina, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:34 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Blacksburg?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Blacksburg, South Carolina, is 9.7h.

When is the highest UV index in Blacksburg?

The months with the highest UV index in Blacksburg, South Carolina, are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Blacksburg?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Blacksburg, SC

Average temperature in May - Blacksburg, SC
  • Average high temperature in May: 79.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 58.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.7°F).

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Average pressure in May
Blacksburg, SC

Average pressure in May - Blacksburg, 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).

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Average wind speed in May
Blacksburg, SC

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

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Average humidity in May
Blacksburg, SC

Average humidity in May - Blacksburg, SC
  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

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Average rainfall in May
Blacksburg, SC

Average rainfall in May - Blacksburg, SC
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.73").

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Average rainfall days in May
Blacksburg, SC

Average rainfall days in May - Blacksburg, SC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Blacksburg, SC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Blacksburg, SC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Blacksburg, 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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Blacksburg, SC

Average sunshine days in May - Blacksburg, SC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.2 days).

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Average UV index in May
Blacksburg, SC

Average UV index in May - Blacksburg, 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).

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Average cloud cover in May
Blacksburg, SC

Average cloud cover in May - Blacksburg, SC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in May
Blacksburg, SC

Average visibility in May - Blacksburg, 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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