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
In May, the average high-temperature marginally rises from an agreeable 72.5°F (22.5°C) in April to a moderately hot 80.4°F (26.9°C). May's nights in Rainbow City observe an average temperature of 59.5°F (15.3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 75%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 15.8 days. Throughout May, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Rainbow City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 175.9 days and collects up to 39.41" (1001mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
April through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in May in Rainbow City is 13h and 56min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 7:28 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 7:49 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Rainbow City is 9.9h.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 health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Endorse precautions and be consistent with sun safety guidelines. Preventing sunburn is paramount. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.
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Average temperature in May
Rainbow City, AL
- Average high temperature in May: 80.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.6°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 59.5°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 (34.3°F).
Average pressure in May
Rainbow City, 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
Rainbow City, AL
- Average wind speed in May: 5.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in May
Rainbow City, AL
- Average humidity in May: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).
Average rainfall in May
Rainbow City, AL
- Average rainfall in May: 2.99"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.17").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and October (2.4").
Average rainfall days in May
Rainbow City, AL
- Average rainfall days in May: 15.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Rainbow City, AL
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Rainbow City, AL
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.7 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
Rainbow City, AL
- Average daylight in May: 13h and 5min
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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Rainbow City, AL
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Rainbow City, 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
Rainbow City, AL
- Average cloud cover in May: 33
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Rainbow City, 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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