May weather forecast
Fairs Crossroads, SC

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Fairs Crossroads, South Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 60.4°F (15.8°C) and 81.1°F (27.3°C).

Temperature

In Fairs Crossroads, the onset of May comes with a modest high-temperature shift, transitioning from April's agreeable 73.2°F (22.9°C) to a warm 81.1°F (27.3°C). May nights in Fairs Crossroads observe an average temperature dip to a moderate 60.4°F (15.8°C).

Heat index

Throughout May, the heat index is appraised at a tropical 86°F (30°C). Exhaustion might be the outcome of enduring exposure and continuous activity, with a risk of heat cramps.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. If directly exposed to the sun, the heat index could rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', gives a temperature feeling by integrating air temperature and humidity. One's perception of temperature can vary depending on physical activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Keep in mind that direct sunshine exposure can amplify the weather's effects, possibly increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Young ones generally face higher dangers than adults since they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface area compared totheir small bodies and increased heat production from their activities, the risks are heightened.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Fairs Crossroads is 75%.

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

In Fairs Crossroads, snow does not fall in April through November.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 13h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 8:36 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Fairs Crossroads is 9.9h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Fairs Crossroads is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests these recommendations:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Fairs Crossroads in May?

Fairs Crossroads in May has an average high-temperature of 81.1°F (27.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 60.4°F (15.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in May is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Fairs Crossroads?

The average relative humidity in May is 75%.

How much does it rain in Fairs Crossroads in May?

In Fairs Crossroads, 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 Fairs Crossroads?

April through November are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in May in Fairs Crossroads?

In May, the average day length in Fairs Crossroads, South Carolina, is 13h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Fairs Crossroads?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, in Fairs Crossroads, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 8:36 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Fairs Crossroads have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Fairs Crossroads, South Carolina, is 9.9h.

How high is the UV index in May in Fairs Crossroads?

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

Average temperature in May - Fairs Crossroads, 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
Fairs Crossroads, SC

Average pressure in May - Fairs Crossroads, 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
Fairs Crossroads, SC

Average wind speed in May - Fairs Crossroads, 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
Fairs Crossroads, SC

Average humidity in May - Fairs Crossroads, 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
Fairs Crossroads, SC

Average rainfall in May - Fairs Crossroads, 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
Fairs Crossroads, SC

Average rainfall days in May - Fairs Crossroads, 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
Fairs Crossroads, SC

Average snowfall in May - Fairs Crossroads, 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
Fairs Crossroads, SC

Average snowfall days in May - Fairs Crossroads, 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
Fairs Crossroads, SC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Fairs Crossroads, 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
Fairs Crossroads, SC

Average sunshine days in May - Fairs Crossroads, 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
Fairs Crossroads, SC

Average UV index in May - Fairs Crossroads, 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
Fairs Crossroads, SC

Average cloud cover in May - Fairs Crossroads, 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
Fairs Crossroads, SC

Average visibility in May - Fairs Crossroads, 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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