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 start of May brings a subtle rise in the average high-temperature, moving from an agreeable 70.3°F (21.3°C) in April to a warm 78.6°F (25.9°C). Throughout May, the temperature tends to fall to a consistent average low of 59.7°F (15.4°C).Humidity
In Sheffield, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.Rainfall
In Sheffield, in May, it is raining for 16.3 days, with typically 3.23" (82mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 178.6 rainfall days, and 41.26" (1048mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Sheffield, snow does not fall in April through October.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 0min.On the first day of May, 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.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 9.6h.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 threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during May translates into these guidelines:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average May temperature in Sheffield?
What is the average humidity in May?
How many days does it rain in May?
When it does not snow?
How many hours of daylight does Sheffield have in May?
When are sunrise and sunset in May?
How long on average sun shines in May?
What are the months with the highest UV index?
What is the UV index intensity in May?
Average temperature in May
Sheffield, 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 (33.1°F).
Average pressure in May
Sheffield, 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
Sheffield, AL
- Average wind speed in May: 6.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.8mph).
Average humidity in May
Sheffield, 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
Sheffield, AL
- Average rainfall in May: 3.23"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.56").
Average rainfall days in May
Sheffield, AL
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.5 days).
Average snowfall in May
Sheffield, AL
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Sheffield, AL
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.4 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
Sheffield, 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 months with the most sunshine are June and July (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
Sheffield, AL
- Average sunshine days in May: 11.9 days
The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).
Average UV index in May
Sheffield, AL
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Sheffield, 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
Sheffield, 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).
Sheffield, Alabama, USA
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