May weather forecast
Damascus, AR

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Damascus, Arkansas, with an average temperature varying between 59.5°F (15.3°C) and 79.2°F (26.2°C).

Temperature

May's onset witnesses a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a pleasant 70.3°F (21.3°C) in April to a moderately hot 79.2°F (26.2°C). May nights observe an average temperature dip to a moderate 59.5°F (15.3°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Damascus is 78%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 11.9 days. Throughout May, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Damascus, during the entire year, the rain falls for 118 days and collects up to 13.58" (345mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall in Damascus.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 7:56 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 8:19 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Damascus is 9.2h.

UV index

In Damascus, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in May translates into the following instructions:
Avoid excessive sunlight. Those with lighter skin may experience burning in less than 20 minutes. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.
Updated: Jul 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in May?

Damascus in May has an average high-temperature of 79.2°F (26.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 59.5°F (15.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Damascus, in May, during 11.9 rainfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Damascus, snow does not fall in April through October.

What is the average length of the day in May?

In Damascus, the average day length in May is 14h and 2min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 7:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 8:19 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Damascus have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.2h.

How high is the UV index in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Damascus, AR

Average temperature in May - Damascus, AR
  • Average high temperature in May: 79.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 59.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.2°F).

Average pressure in May
Damascus, AR

Average pressure in May - Damascus, AR
  • Average pressure in May: 29.96"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Damascus, AR

Average wind speed in May - Damascus, AR
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (7.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Damascus, AR

Average humidity in May - Damascus, AR
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Damascus, AR

Average rainfall in May - Damascus, AR
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.67").

Average rainfall days in May
Damascus, AR

Average rainfall days in May - Damascus, AR
  • Average rainfall days in May: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (7.2 days).

Average snowfall in May
Damascus, AR

Average snowfall in May - Damascus, AR
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Damascus, AR

Average snowfall days in May - Damascus, AR
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Damascus, AR

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Damascus, AR
  • 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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in May
Damascus, AR

Average sunshine days in May - Damascus, AR
  • Average sunshine days in May: 16 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14 days).

Average UV index in May
Damascus, AR

Average UV index in May - Damascus, AR
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Damascus, AR

Average cloud cover in May - Damascus, AR
  • Average cloud cover in May: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in May
Damascus, AR

Average visibility in May - Damascus, AR
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

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

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