May weather forecast
Anderson, AL

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Anderson, is a warm month, with an average temperature varying between 77.7°F (25.4°C) and 59.4°F (15.2°C).

Temperature

May's onset witnesses a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from an agreeable 69.6°F (20.9°C) in April to a moderately hot 77.7°F (25.4°C). May sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 59.4°F (15.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

In Anderson, in May, it is raining for 15.3 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Anderson, Alabama, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164 days and collects up to 37.56" (954mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 7:34 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 7:57 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Anderson, the average sunshine in May is 9.4h.

UV index

In Anderson, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during May translates into these guidelines:
Stand by precautions and apply sun safety measures. Evading sunburn is of great importance. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.
Updated: Jun 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

During May, Anderson experiences an average high-temperature of 77.7°F (25.4°C) and a low-temperature of 59.4°F (15.2°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Anderson, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Anderson, in May, it is raining for 15.3 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

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

What is the average length of the day in May?

In Anderson, the average day length in May is 14h and 1min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 7:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 7:57 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Anderson have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Anderson, AL

Average temperature in May - Anderson, AL
  • Average high temperature in May: 77.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 59.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.5°F).

Average pressure in May
Anderson, AL

Average pressure in May - Anderson, AL
  • Average pressure in May: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Anderson, AL

Average wind speed in May - Anderson, AL
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.9mph).

Average humidity in May
Anderson, AL

Average humidity in May - Anderson, AL
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in May
Anderson, AL

Average rainfall in May - Anderson, AL
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.32").

Average rainfall days in May
Anderson, AL

Average rainfall days in May - Anderson, AL
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Anderson, AL

Average snowfall in May - Anderson, AL
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Anderson, AL

Average snowfall days in May - Anderson, AL
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (2.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Anderson, AL

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Anderson, AL
  • 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: 9h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Anderson, AL

Average sunshine days in May - Anderson, AL
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Anderson, AL

Average UV index in May - Anderson, AL
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Anderson, AL

Average cloud cover in May - Anderson, AL
  • Average cloud cover in May: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Anderson, AL

Average visibility in May - Anderson, AL
  • 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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