May weather forecast
Buck Stand, SC

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Buck Stand, is a warm month, with an average temperature varying between 81.1°F (27.3°C) and 60.4°F (15.8°C).

Temperature

Buck Stand's weather in May shows a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving slightly up from April's agreeable 73.2°F (22.9°C) to a warm 81.1°F (27.3°C). Throughout May, Buck Stand's nights cool down to an average of 60.4°F (15.8°C).

Heat index

May's mean heat index is evaluated at a tropical 86°F (30°C). With sustained exposure and activity, exhaustion becomes probable, resulting in heat cramps.
Heat index determinations are made taking into account the shade and light air movements. The direct sunshine could escalate the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. An individual's perception of weather can be swayed by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and their level of physical exertion. Considering the impact of direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Youngsters often neglect the necessity for rest and hydration. Thirst is a sign of advancing dehydration - thus the importance of maintaining hydration, specifically during long-lasting physical activities.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 75%.

Rainfall

In Buck Stand, in May, it is raining for 14.8 days, with typically 3.23" (82mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Buck Stand, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.1 days and collects up to 33.94" (862mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Buck Stand, snow does not fall in April through November.

Daylight

In Buck Stand, South Carolina, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 58min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 8:36 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Buck Stand, South Carolina, is 9.9h.

UV index

In Buck Stand, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during May translates into these guidelines:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Remember that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Buck Stand?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Buck Stand, is 81.1°F (27.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 60.4°F (15.8°C). In May, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Buck Stand?

The average relative humidity in May in Buck Stand is 75%.

How much does it rain in Buck Stand in May?

In Buck Stand, South Carolina, in May, it is raining for 14.8 days, with typically 3.23" (82mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Buck Stand?

April through November are months without snowfall in Buck Stand.

How many hours of daylight does Buck Stand have in May?

In Buck Stand, the average day length in May is 13h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Buck Stand?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, in Buck Stand, South Carolina, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 8:36 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Buck Stand?

In Buck Stand, South Carolina, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.9h.

How high is the UV index in May in Buck Stand?

In Buck Stand, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Buck Stand, SC

Average temperature in May - Buck Stand, SC
  • Average high temperature in May: 81.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 60.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.2°F).

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Average pressure in May
Buck Stand, SC

Average pressure in May - Buck Stand, 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
Buck Stand, SC

Average wind speed in May - Buck Stand, SC
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in May
Buck Stand, SC

Average humidity in May - Buck Stand, 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 (70%).

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Average rainfall in May
Buck Stand, SC

Average rainfall in May - Buck Stand, SC
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.23"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.61").

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Average rainfall days in May
Buck Stand, SC

Average rainfall days in May - Buck Stand, SC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.1 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Buck Stand, SC

Average snowfall in May - Buck Stand, SC
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.94").
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
Buck Stand, SC

Average snowfall days in May - Buck Stand, SC
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.8 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
Buck Stand, SC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Buck Stand, 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 18min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Buck Stand, SC

Average sunshine days in May - Buck Stand, SC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).

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Average UV index in May
Buck Stand, SC

Average UV index in May - Buck Stand, SC
  • Average UV index in May: 6

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

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Average cloud cover in May
Buck Stand, SC

Average cloud cover in May - Buck Stand, SC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 34

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in May
Buck Stand, SC

Average visibility in May - Buck Stand, 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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