May weather forecast
Sand Rock, AL

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Sand Rock, Alabama, with an average temperature ranging between max 78.8°F (26°C) and min 58.6°F (14.8°C).

Temperature

May's arrival signals a modest temperature shift, moving from a pleasant 70.9°F (21.6°C) in April to a moderately hot 78.8°F (26°C). May generally records an average low-temperature of 58.6°F (14.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 76%.

Rainfall

In Sand Rock, in May, during 16.5 rainfall days, 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Sand Rock, during the entire year, the rain falls for 184 days and collects up to 43.54" (1106mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Sand Rock, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

In Sand Rock, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 58min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 7:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 7:49 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Sand Rock, the average sunshine in May is 9.9h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Sand Rock. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

During May, Sand Rock experiences an average high-temperature of 78.8°F (26°C) and a low-temperature of 58.6°F (14.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Sand Rock, in May, it is raining for 16.5 days, with typically 3.46" (88mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

April through October are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In Sand Rock, the average day length in May is 13h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Sand Rock?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 7:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 7:49 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Sand Rock, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.9h.

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.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In Sand Rock, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Sand Rock, AL

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 58.6°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 (32.9°F).

Average pressure in May
Sand Rock, AL

Average pressure in May - Sand Rock, 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
Sand Rock, AL

Average wind speed in May - Sand Rock, AL
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Sand Rock, AL

Average humidity in May - Sand Rock, 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 (74%).

Average rainfall in May
Sand Rock, AL

Average rainfall in May - Sand Rock, AL
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.46"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and December (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.64").

Average rainfall days in May
Sand Rock, AL

Average rainfall days in May - Sand Rock, AL
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in May
Sand Rock, AL

Average snowfall in May - Sand Rock, AL
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Sand Rock, AL

Average snowfall days in May - Sand Rock, 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
Sand Rock, AL

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Sand Rock, 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 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Sand Rock, AL

Average sunshine days in May - Sand Rock, AL
  • Average sunshine days in May: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.3 days).

Average UV index in May
Sand Rock, AL

Average UV index in May - Sand Rock, 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
Sand Rock, AL

Average cloud cover in May - Sand Rock, 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
Sand Rock, AL

Average visibility in May - Sand Rock, AL
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (5mi).

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