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 May begins, there's a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a pleasant 72.9°F (22.7°C) in April to a moderately hot 80.6°F (27°C). During the month of May, the temperature generally drops to a low average of 60.4°F (15.8°C).Heat index
Throughout May, the heat index is appraised at 84.2°F (29°C). Enduring exposure and continuous activity might cause a feeling of tiredness and induce heat cramps.It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. With exposure to direct sunshine, the heat index could climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. Additional factors encompassing metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and clothing can impact the individual's perception of temperature. One should be aware that direct sunshine can amplify the perceived temperature, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity in Clay is 74%.Rainfall
In Clay, in May, it is raining for 13.2 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 149 rainfall days, and 19.88" (505mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Clay, snow does not fall in April through October.Daylight
In Clay, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 55min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 7:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 7:51 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 10h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In May, a daily UV index of 6 turns into the following recommendations:
Embrace precautions and observe sun safety norms. Evasion of sunburn is a necessity. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Clay, AL
- Average high temperature in May: 80.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.7°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 60.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.9°F).
Average pressure in May
Clay, 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
Clay, AL
- Average wind speed in May: 5.7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in May
Clay, AL
- Average humidity in May: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in May
Clay, AL
- Average rainfall in May: 1.54"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.06").
Average rainfall days in May
Clay, AL
- Average rainfall days in May: 13.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.9 days).
Average snowfall in May
Clay, AL
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Clay, AL
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (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
Clay, 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 0min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in May
Clay, AL
- Average sunshine days in May: 15.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.6 days).
Average UV index in May
Clay, AL
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Clay, AL
- Average cloud cover in May: 33
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Clay, 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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