May weather forecast
Sandy Springs, SC

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Sandy Springs, South Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 58.5°F (14.7°C) and 79°F (26.1°C).

Temperature

A minor escalation in the average high-temperature is seen with the onset of May, moving from a pleasant 71.2°F (21.8°C) in April to a moderately hot 79°F (26.1°C). In Sandy Springs, an average temperature of 58.5°F (14.7°C) is noted during May nights.

Humidity

In Sandy Springs, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.

Rainfall

In May, in Sandy Springs, the rain falls for 14.1 days. Throughout May, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Sandy Springs, there are 140.2 rainfall days, and 16.61" (422mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through November are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 13h and 59min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:38 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Sandy Springs is 10h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Sandy Springs are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 6 translates into the following recommendations:
Ward off overexposure. Defence against solar harm is crucial. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Sandy Springs?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Sandy Springs during May are 79°F (26.1°C) and 58.5°F (14.7°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May in Sandy Springs?

In Sandy Springs, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.

How many days does it rain in May in Sandy Springs?

In Sandy Springs, in May, it is raining for 14.1 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Sandy Springs?

April through November are months without snowfall in Sandy Springs, South Carolina.

What is the average length of the day in May in Sandy Springs?

In May, the average day length in Sandy Springs, South Carolina, is 13h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Sandy Springs?

On the first day of May in Sandy Springs, South Carolina, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:38 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Sandy Springs?

The average sunshine duration in May is 10h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Sandy Springs?

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

How high is the UV index in May in Sandy Springs?

In Sandy Springs, South Carolina, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Sandy Springs, SC

Average temperature in May - Sandy Springs, SC
  • Average high temperature in May: 79°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 58.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.8°F).

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Average pressure in May
Sandy Springs, SC

Average pressure in May - Sandy Springs, SC
  • Average pressure in May: 30.03"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and 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
Sandy Springs, SC

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

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Average humidity in May
Sandy Springs, SC

Average humidity in May - Sandy Springs, SC
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

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
Sandy Springs, SC

Average rainfall in May - Sandy Springs, SC
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.71").

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Average rainfall days in May
Sandy Springs, SC

Average rainfall days in May - Sandy Springs, SC
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (6.5 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Sandy Springs, SC

Average snowfall in May - Sandy Springs, SC
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.31").
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
Sandy Springs, SC

Average snowfall days in May - Sandy Springs, SC
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (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
Sandy Springs, SC

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Sandy Springs, 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: 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 24min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Sandy Springs, SC

Average sunshine days in May - Sandy Springs, SC
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.5 days).

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Average UV index in May
Sandy Springs, SC

Average UV index in May - Sandy Springs, 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
Sandy Springs, SC

Average cloud cover in May - Sandy Springs, SC
  • Average cloud cover in May: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in May
Sandy Springs, SC

Average visibility in May - Sandy Springs, 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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