May weather forecast
Guntersville, AL

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Guntersville, Alabama, with an average temperature varying between 58.8°F (14.9°C) and 78.8°F (26°C).

Temperature

As May arrives, a slight rise in the average high-temperature is observed, moving from an agreeable 71.2°F (21.8°C) in April to a warm 78.8°F (26°C). Guntersville witnesses an average low-temperature of 58.8°F (14.9°C) throughout the month of May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

In Guntersville, in May, during 16.3 rainfall days, 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Guntersville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 179.7 days and collects up to 41.89" (1064mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 13h and 58min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 7:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 7:51 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.8h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Fend off overexposure. Sun protection is vital. During the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UV radiation is highest. Try to avoid direct sunlight during these hours. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Guntersville in May?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 78.8°F (26°C) and 58.8°F (14.9°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May in Guntersville, Alabama, is 77%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Guntersville, in May, during 16.3 rainfall days, 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

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

How many hours of daylight does Guntersville have in May?

The average day length in May is 13h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 7:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 7:51 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Guntersville have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.8h.

When is 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?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Guntersville is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Guntersville, AL

Average temperature in May - Guntersville, AL
  • Average high temperature in May: 78.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 58.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Guntersville, AL

Average pressure in May - Guntersville, 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
Guntersville, AL

Average wind speed in May - Guntersville, AL
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Guntersville, AL

Average humidity in May - Guntersville, AL
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in May
Guntersville, AL

Average rainfall in May - Guntersville, AL
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.45").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.48").

Average rainfall days in May
Guntersville, AL

Average rainfall days in May - Guntersville, AL
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Guntersville, AL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.83").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Guntersville, AL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.9 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
Guntersville, AL

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Guntersville, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Guntersville, AL

Average sunshine days in May - Guntersville, AL
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Guntersville, AL

Average UV index in May - Guntersville, 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
Guntersville, AL

Average cloud cover in May - Guntersville, AL
  • Average cloud cover in May: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Guntersville, AL

Average visibility in May - Guntersville, 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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