May weather forecast
Kiawah Island, SC

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Weather in May

May brings summer weather to Kiawah Island with an increase in temperature from previous months. The amount of rainfall decreases from April. The wind lessens a little bit, enhancing the warmth of the climate. In typical summer fashion, the day length reaches a high, providing abundant sunlight. May month is a perfect time for beach activities and alfresco dining.

Temperature

May in Kiawah Island, South Carolina, signifies a subtle uplift in the average high-temperature, adjusting from an agreeable 71.4°F (21.9°C) in April to a moderately hot 78.1°F (25.6°C). An average low-temperature of 69.3°F (20.7°C) is witnessed throughout the month of May in Kiawah Island, a mere drop from the daytime peak.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Kiawah Island, 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 Kiawah Island, snow does not fall in February through November.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in Kiawah Island is 13h and 51min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 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 in Kiawah Island. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 in May translates into this advice:
Eschew overexposure. Those with light skin may suffer burns in fewer than 20 minutes. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Kiawah Island?

May temperatures vary between a 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 in Kiawah Island?

In Kiawah Island, South Carolina, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.

How many days does it rain in May in Kiawah Island?

In Kiawah Island, 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 Kiawah Island?

February through November are months without snowfall in Kiawah Island.

How many hours of daylight does Kiawah Island have in May?

In Kiawah Island, the average day length in May is 13h and 51min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Kiawah Island?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of the month, in Kiawah Island, South Carolina, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:22 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Kiawah Island have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Kiawah Island is 10.5h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Kiawah Island?

The months with the highest UV index in Kiawah Island, South Carolina, are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

What is the UV index reading in May in Kiawah Island?

In Kiawah Island, South Carolina, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Kiawah Island, SC

Average temperature in May - Kiawah Island, 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).

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Average pressure in May
Kiawah Island, SC

Average pressure in May - Kiawah Island, 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).

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Average wind speed in May
Kiawah Island, SC

Average wind speed in May - Kiawah Island, 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).

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Average humidity in May
Kiawah Island, SC

Average humidity in May - Kiawah Island, 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%).

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Average rainfall in May
Kiawah Island, SC

Average rainfall in May - Kiawah Island, 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").

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Average rainfall days in May
Kiawah Island, SC

Average rainfall days in May - Kiawah Island, 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).

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Average snowfall days in May
Kiawah Island, SC

Average snowfall days in May - Kiawah Island, 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).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Kiawah Island, SC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Kiawah Island, 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).

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Average sunshine days in May
Kiawah Island, SC

Average sunshine days in May - Kiawah Island, 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).

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Average UV index in May
Kiawah Island, SC

Average UV index in May - Kiawah Island, 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).

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Average cloud cover in May
Kiawah Island, SC

Average cloud cover in May - Kiawah Island, 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).

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Average visibility in May
Kiawah Island, SC

Average visibility in May - Kiawah Island, 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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