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
The onset of May brings a minor temperature shift, with the average high-temperature moving from an agreeable 71.4°F (21.9°C) in April to a warm 79.3°F (26.3°C). During May, the average low-temperature is recorded at a refreshing 59.2°F (15.1°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.Rainfall
In Highmound, during May, the rain falls for 16.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 177.4 rainfall days, and 41.42" (1052mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
April through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Highmound, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 57min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:55 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 9.6h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Highmound, AL
- Average high temperature in May: 79.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.9°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 59.2°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 (34°F).
Average pressure in May
Highmound, 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
Highmound, AL
- Average wind speed in May: 5.9mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).
Average humidity in May
Highmound, AL
- Average humidity in May: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).
Average rainfall in May
Highmound, AL
- Average rainfall in May: 3.31"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.32").
Average rainfall days in May
Highmound, AL
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).
Average snowfall in May
Highmound, AL
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.63").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Highmound, AL
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.4 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
Highmound, 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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Highmound, AL
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.4 days).
Average UV index in May
Highmound, 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
Highmound, AL
- Average cloud cover in May: 35
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in May
Highmound, 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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