May weather forecast
Pickens, SC

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Pickens, South Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average high of 78.4°F (25.8°C) and an average low of 57.7°F (14.3°C).

Temperature

Observing a minor shift, the average high-temperature during May adjusts from April's agreeable 70.5°F (21.4°C) to a moderately hot 78.4°F (25.8°C). Pickens, in May, experiences an average temperature of 57.7°F (14.3°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 75%.

Rainfall

In Pickens, in May, during 15.3 rainfall days, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Pickens, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.6 days and collects up to 32.64" (829mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Pickens, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 8:38 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Pickens is 10h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Fend off overexposure. Sun protection is vital. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Pickens?

May temperatures in Pickens vary between a high-temperature of 78.4°F (25.8°C) and a low-temperature of 57.7°F (14.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Pickens?

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

How much does it rain in Pickens in May?

In Pickens, South Carolina, in May, during 15.3 rainfall days, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Pickens?

April through October are months without snowfall in Pickens.

How many hours of daylight does Pickens have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 1min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Pickens?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, in Pickens, South Carolina, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 8:38 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Pickens have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 10h.

When is the highest UV index in Pickens?

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

What is the UV index reading in May in Pickens?

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

Average temperature in May - Pickens, SC
  • Average high temperature in May: 78.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 57.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.1°F).

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Average pressure in May
Pickens, SC

Average pressure in May - Pickens, 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 (29.99"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Pickens, SC

Average wind speed in May - Pickens, SC
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

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Average humidity in May
Pickens, SC

Average humidity in May - Pickens, 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 (69%).

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Average rainfall in May
Pickens, SC

Average rainfall in May - Pickens, SC
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.15"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.66").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.38").

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Average rainfall days in May
Pickens, SC

Average rainfall days in May - Pickens, SC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.8 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Pickens, SC

Average snowfall in May - Pickens, 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 and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Pickens, SC

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

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Pickens, 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 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 10h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Pickens, SC

Average sunshine days in May - Pickens, SC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.5 days).

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Average UV index in May
Pickens, SC

Average UV index in May - Pickens, 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
Pickens, SC

Average cloud cover in May - Pickens, SC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in May
Pickens, SC

Average visibility in May - Pickens, 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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