Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
As Athens transitions into May, a marginal rise in the average high-temperature is observed, moving from an agreeable 70.3°F (21.3°C) in April to a warm 78.4°F (25.8°C). During May, Athens experiences an average low-temperature of 59.5°F (15.3°C) at night.Humidity
In Athens, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.Rainfall
In Athens, during May, the rain falls for 13.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation. In Athens, during the entire year, the rain falls for 132.4 days and collects up to 14.61" (371mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
March through November are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Athens, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 0min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 7:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 7:55 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Athens, the average sunshine in May is 9.6h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A maximum UV index of 6 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Deter overexposure. Protecting against the sun's effects is essential. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Athens, AL
- Average high temperature in May: 78.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.5°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 59.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.1°F).
Average pressure in May
Athens, AL
- Average pressure in May: 30.01"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
Athens, 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 (4.8mph).
Average humidity in May
Athens, AL
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in May
Athens, AL
- Average rainfall in May: 1.22"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.71").
Average rainfall days in May
Athens, AL
- Average rainfall days in May: 13.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.6 days).
Average snowfall in May
Athens, AL
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.08").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Athens, AL
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Athens, 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 4min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Athens, AL
- Average sunshine days in May: 15.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.3 days).
Average UV index in May
Athens, AL
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Athens, AL
- Average cloud cover in May: 36
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in May
Athens, 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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