May weather forecast
Fort Payne, AL

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Fort Payne, is a warm month, with an average temperature ranging between min 58.5°F (14.7°C) and max 77.5°F (25.3°C).

Temperature

The start of May signals a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from an agreeable 69.8°F (21°C) in April to a warm 77.5°F (25.3°C). Throughout the month of May, Fort Payne sees a steady low-temperature average of 58.5°F (14.7°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Fort Payne, Alabama, in May, it is raining for 17.9 days, with typically 4.21" (107mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Fort Payne, there are 183.7 rainfall days, and 47.01" (1194mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Fort Payne, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

In Fort Payne, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 7:27 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 7:49 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.5h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 6 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. Remember that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.
Updated: Jun 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

May temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 77.5°F (25.3°C) and a low-temperature of 58.5°F (14.7°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 17.9 days. Throughout May, 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Fort Payne, snow does not fall in April through October.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In May, the average day length is 13h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May in Fort Payne, Alabama, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 7:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 7:49 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Fort Payne have in May?

In Fort Payne, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.5h.

When is the highest UV index in Fort Payne?

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

How high is the UV index in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Fort Payne, AL

Average temperature in May - Fort Payne, AL
  • Average high temperature in May: 77.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 58.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Fort Payne, AL

Average pressure in May - Fort Payne, 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
Fort Payne, AL

Average wind speed in May - Fort Payne, AL
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Fort Payne, AL

Average humidity in May - Fort Payne, AL
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (75%).

Average rainfall in May
Fort Payne, AL

Average rainfall in May - Fort Payne, AL
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.21"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.84").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and October (2.95").

Average rainfall days in May
Fort Payne, AL

Average rainfall days in May - Fort Payne, AL
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10 days).

Average snowfall in May
Fort Payne, AL

Average snowfall in May - Fort Payne, AL
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.91").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Fort Payne, AL

Average snowfall days in May - Fort Payne, AL
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Fort Payne, AL

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Fort Payne, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Fort Payne, AL

Average sunshine days in May - Fort Payne, AL
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Fort Payne, AL

Average UV index in May - Fort Payne, 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
Fort Payne, AL

Average cloud cover in May - Fort Payne, 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 32).

Average visibility in May
Fort Payne, AL

Average visibility in May - Fort Payne, AL
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, June, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May, July, August, September and December (5mi).

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