May weather forecast
Leighton, AL

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Leighton, Alabama, with an average temperature ranging between min 59.7°F (15.4°C) and max 78.6°F (25.9°C).

Temperature

In May, the meteorological conditions subtly change with the average high-temperature edging from an agreeable 70.3°F (21.3°C) in April to a moderately hot 78.6°F (25.9°C). Throughout the month of May, Leighton expects an average low of 59.7°F (15.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

In Leighton, in May, it is raining for 15.8 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Leighton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.1 days and collects up to 33.11" (841mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 13h and 59min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 7:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 7:57 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.6h.

UV index

In Leighton, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

The high-temperature in Leighton during May is 78.6°F (25.9°C) and the low-temperature is 59.7°F (15.4°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In Leighton, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 15.8 days. Throughout May, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

April through October are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Leighton have in May?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Leighton?

On the first day of May in Leighton, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 7:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 7:57 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Leighton have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Leighton is 9.6h.

What is the UV index intensity 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 unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Leighton, AL

Average temperature in May - Leighton, AL
  • Average high temperature in May: 78.6°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 (47.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 59.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Leighton, AL

Average pressure in May - Leighton, AL
  • Average pressure in May: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Leighton, AL

Average wind speed in May - Leighton, AL
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Leighton, AL

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

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

Average rainfall in May
Leighton, AL

Average rainfall in May - Leighton, AL
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

Average rainfall days in May
Leighton, AL

Average rainfall days in May - Leighton, AL
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Leighton, AL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Leighton, AL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.2 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
Leighton, AL

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Leighton, 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 months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Leighton, AL

Average sunshine days in May - Leighton, AL
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.4 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.4 days).

Average UV index in May
Leighton, AL

Average UV index in May - Leighton, AL
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Leighton, AL

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in May
Leighton, AL

Average visibility in May - Leighton, 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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