Weather on May 1

Charleston, SC

55 Years of Data

Avg High
76°F
Avg Low
64°F
Warmest
1990
81°F avg
Coldest
1999
52°F avg

About This Date

May 1st in Charleston, SC typically brings pleasant spring weather, with average highs around 76°F and lows near 64°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 1st was in 1990 (81°F average), while the coldest was 1999 (52°F) — a 29°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 22% of May 1st dates historically, with the wettest May 1st recording 7.19" of rain. The last decade has been 3.3°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 3.3°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for May 1st in Charleston, SC? Great weather for outdoor activities.

YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202576°67°71°
202476°68°72°0.36"
202376°58°67°
202276°68°72°
202172°66°69°
202074°58°66°
201978°72°75°
201875°59°67°
201778°71°75°1.07"
201677°73°75°
201569°58°63°
201479°69°74°
201372°61°66°
201278°72°75°
201176°70°73°
201077°69°73°
200978°70°74°
200871°61°66°
200779°67°73°
200672°53°62°
200572°64°68°
200473°68°71°4.37"
200374°67°70°
200278°70°74°
200173°59°66°
200077°61°69°
1999coldest56°49°52°1.17"
199879°67°73°0.89"
199778°67°72°
199667°55°61°
199579°68°73°
199477°71°74°0.03"
199370°65°67°
199273°59°66°
199188°71°79°0.03"
1990warmest91°71°81°
198977°70°73°0.08"
198870°60°65°
198785°69°77°
198687°66°77°
198580°63°71°
198481°67°74°
198379°63°71°
198272°60°66°
198183°63°73°
198076°57°66°
197974°60°67°
197875°65°70°0.23"
197777°60°69°0.1"
197679°66°72°7.19"
197575°65°70°0.41"
197489°67°78°
197374°63°68°
197277°63°70°
197167°54°60°
55 years of data from DWTN CHARLESTON

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May 1st Weather in Charleston, SC - 55 Years of History