May weather forecast
Anniston, AL

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The colorful courthouse of the Calhoun County located in Anniston, Alabama
The colorful courthouse of the Calhoun County located in Anniston, Alabama

Weather in May

In May, Anniston, Alabama basks under the escalating summer heat with average highs touching 80.4°F (26.9°C), marking a transition from spring to summer. It is the time when winter layers are officially packed away, replaced with lighter summer clothing. Signs of summer become increasingly apparent during May, acting as a precursor to the sweltering highs of June. However, May also brings slightly less rainfall than June, making outdoor activities more appealing during this month.

Temperature

The shift from April to May is marked by a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a pleasant 72.9°F (22.7°C) to a moderately hot 80.4°F (26.9°C). During the month of May, the temperature falls to an average of 59.2°F (15.1°C).

Humidity

In Anniston, the average relative humidity in May is 75%.

Rainfall

In Anniston, in May, during 13 rainfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Anniston, during the entire year, the rain falls for 147.2 days and collects up to 20.12" (511mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through November are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Anniston, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 55min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 7:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 7:48 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 10.1h.

UV index

In Anniston, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In May, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 80.4°F (26.9°C) and a low-temperature of 59.2°F (15.1°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 75%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Anniston, in May, during 13 rainfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Anniston, snow does not fall in April through November.

How many hours of daylight does Anniston have in May?

In Anniston, the average day length in May is 13h and 55min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May in Anniston, Alabama, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 7:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 7:48 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Anniston have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 10.1h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Anniston, AL

Average temperature in May - Anniston, AL
  • Average high temperature in May: 80.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 59.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Anniston, AL

Average pressure in May - Anniston, AL
  • Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Anniston, AL

Average wind speed in May - Anniston, AL
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in May
Anniston, AL

Average humidity in May - Anniston, AL
  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in May
Anniston, AL

Average rainfall in May - Anniston, AL
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (0.98").

Average rainfall days in May
Anniston, AL

Average rainfall days in May - Anniston, AL
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Anniston, AL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.51").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Anniston, AL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 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
Anniston, AL

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Anniston, AL
  • Average daylight in May: 13h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 10h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in May
Anniston, AL

Average sunshine days in May - Anniston, AL
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Anniston, AL

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in May
Anniston, AL

Average cloud cover in May - Anniston, AL
  • Average cloud cover in May: 32

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Anniston, AL

Average visibility in May - Anniston, 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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