May weather forecast
Andalusia, AL

May is the gateway to summer where Andalusia starts feeling the heat and experiences a serious shift towards warmer temperatures. It presents the residents with more daylight hours, and the warmth can often be felt late into the evenings. The average temperatures clock in at over 80°F (26.7°C) as the weather gears up for the sizzling summer months. The highest temperature evinces a sharp rise, crossing the 85.3°F (29.6°C) mark, announcing the arrival of the hot season in full swing. With June around the corner, it's certainly a harbinger of the balmy days to come.

Temperature

A minor escalation in the average high-temperature is seen with the onset of May, moving from a warm 77.9°F (25.5°C) in April to a still moderately hot 85.3°F (29.6°C). Andalusia observes a noteworthy temperature drop from the daily highs during May nights, with a mean temperature of 63.3°F (17.4°C).

Heat index

The heat index in May is computed to be a hot 93.2°F (34°C). More protective measures are required - heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Heatstroke may follow lengthy activity.
Heat index details are generally centered around shaded locations and a mild breeze. Heat index values have the potential to be boosted by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is a measure of how hot it feels when the actual air humidity is factored in. An individual's perception of weather can be influenced by a variety of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their degree of physical exertion. When in direct sunlight, one should be cautious as it can raise the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.

Humidity

In Andalusia, the average relative humidity in May is 71%.

Rainfall

In Andalusia, in May, it is raining for 9.3 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Andalusia, Alabama, during the entire year, the rain falls for 132.9 days and collects up to 13.39" (340mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

March through November are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 13h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 7:25 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 7:45 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Andalusia, Alabama, the average sunshine in May is 10.6h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, the UV index of 7 transforms into the following advice:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.