May weather forecast
Basham, AL

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Basham, Alabama, with temperature in the range of an average low of 59.9°F (15.5°C) and an average high of 79.2°F (26.2°C).

Temperature

As May begins, there's a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a pleasant 71.1°F (21.7°C) in April to a warm 79.2°F (26.2°C). Basham experiences an average nighttime temperature of 59.9°F (15.5°C) in the month of May.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 15.9 days. Throughout May, 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Basham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 173 days and collects up to 41.38" (1051mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In Basham, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 7:33 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 7:55 pm CDT.

Sunshine

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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

In Basham, 79.2°F (26.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 59.9°F (15.5°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Basham, in May, it is raining for 15.9 days, with typically 3.46" (88mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Basham, Alabama, snow does not fall in April through October.

How many hours of daylight does Basham have in May?

The average day length in May is 13h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 7:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 7:55 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Basham, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.6h.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

How high is the UV index in May in Basham?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Basham, AL

Average temperature in May - Basham, AL
  • Average high temperature in May: 79.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 59.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Basham, AL

Average pressure in May - Basham, 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
Basham, AL

Average wind speed in May - Basham, AL
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Basham, AL

Average humidity in May - Basham, AL
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Basham, AL

Average rainfall in May - Basham, AL
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.24").

Average rainfall days in May
Basham, AL

Average rainfall days in May - Basham, AL
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Basham, AL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Basham, AL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.1 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
Basham, AL

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Basham, AL
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Basham, AL

Average sunshine days in May - Basham, AL
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Basham, AL

Average UV index in May - Basham, 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
Basham, AL

Average cloud cover in May - Basham, AL
  • Average cloud cover in May: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Basham, AL

Average visibility in May - Basham, 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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