May weather forecast
Muscle Shoals, AL

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Weather in May

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

Temperature

Muscle Shoals's May weather indicates a minor ascent in high-temperatures, adjusting from a pleasant 70.3°F (21.3°C) in April to a warm 78.6°F (25.9°C). Muscle Shoals throughout May, records an average low-temperature of 59.7°F (15.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

In Muscle Shoals, Alabama, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 7:36 pm. On the last day of May, in Muscle Shoals, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 7:58 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.6h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 6 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Stick with precautions and abide by sun safety procedures. Evading sunburn is essential. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.
Updated: Jun 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

In Muscle Shoals, in May, the average high-temperature is 78.6°F (25.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 59.7°F (15.4°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Muscle Shoals?

In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much 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 Muscle Shoals have in May?

In Muscle Shoals, the average day length in May is 14h and 0min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May in Muscle Shoals, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 7:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 7:58 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Muscle Shoals?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.6h.

How high is the UV index in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Muscle Shoals, AL

Average temperature in May - Muscle Shoals, 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
Muscle Shoals, AL

Average pressure in May - Muscle Shoals, 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
Muscle Shoals, AL

Average wind speed in May - Muscle Shoals, 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
Muscle Shoals, AL

Average humidity in May - Muscle Shoals, 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
Muscle Shoals, AL

Average rainfall in May - Muscle Shoals, 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
Muscle Shoals, AL

Average rainfall days in May - Muscle Shoals, 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
Muscle Shoals, AL

Average snowfall in May - Muscle Shoals, 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
Muscle Shoals, AL

Average snowfall days in May - Muscle Shoals, 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
Muscle Shoals, AL

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Muscle Shoals, AL
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
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
Muscle Shoals, AL

Average sunshine days in May - Muscle Shoals, 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
Muscle Shoals, AL

Average UV index in May - Muscle Shoals, 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
Muscle Shoals, AL

Average cloud cover in May - Muscle Shoals, 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
Muscle Shoals, AL

Average visibility in May - Muscle Shoals, 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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