South Charleston Weather in May

What's the weather like in South Charleston (West Virginia) in May 2024?

The climate in South Charleston during May can be summarized as mild and a little damp.

May is in the spring in South Charleston and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.

South Charleston weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 24.2°C 75.5°F
Nightly temperature 10.3°C 50.5°F
Average temperature 17.2°C 63°F
Daily sunshine 8.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 98 mm 3.9 ins
Rainy days 13 days
Sea temperature 13.8°C 56.9°F
Humidity 67%
Windspeed 10.8kph 7 mph

On average May is the 3rd wettest month of the year in South Charleston with around 98mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in South Charleston

South Charleston average temperature in May

May rainfall

South Charleston average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

South Charleston average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in South Charleston in May 2024.

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South Charleston weather stats

South Charleston weather statistics
Hottest month: July 29.6°C 85.3°F
Driest month: October 70mm 2.8ins
Sunniest month: June 9hrs
Coldest month: January 4.8°C 40.6°F
Wettest month: July 122mm 4.8ins
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