May weather forecast
The Highlands, AL

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in The Highlands, Alabama, with an average temperature fluctuating between 59.5°F (15.3°C) and 80.4°F (26.9°C).

Temperature

May marks a minor ascent in the average high-temperature, adjusting from April's agreeable 72.5°F (22.5°C) to a moderately hot 80.4°F (26.9°C). Throughout May, an average low-temperature of 59.5°F (15.3°C) is expected.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 75%.

Rainfall

In The Highlands, in May, it is raining for 15.8 days, with typically 2.99" (76mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 175.9 rainfall days, and 39.41" (1001mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 13h and 57min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 7:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 7:50 pm CDT.

Sunshine

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. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 in May translates into these instructions:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.
Updated: Jun 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

The average high-temperature, in May, in The Highlands, is 80.4°F (26.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 59.5°F (15.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In The Highlands, the average relative humidity in May is 75%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In The Highlands, during May, the rain falls for 15.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

April through October are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does The Highlands have in May?

In May, the average day length is 13h and 57min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 7:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 7:50 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration 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 The Highlands, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
The Highlands, AL

Average temperature in May - The Highlands, 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
The Highlands, AL

Average pressure in May - The Highlands, 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
The Highlands, AL

Average wind speed in May - The Highlands, 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
The Highlands, AL

Average humidity in May - The Highlands, 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
The Highlands, AL

Average rainfall in May - The Highlands, 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
The Highlands, AL

Average rainfall days in May - The Highlands, 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
The Highlands, AL

Average snowfall in May - The Highlands, 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
The Highlands, AL

Average snowfall days in May - The Highlands, 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
The Highlands, AL

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - The Highlands, 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
The Highlands, AL

Average sunshine days in May - The Highlands, 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
The Highlands, AL

Average UV index in May - The Highlands, 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
The Highlands, AL

Average cloud cover in May - The Highlands, 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
The Highlands, AL

Average visibility in May - The Highlands, 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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