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 coming of May brings a minor shift in Fayetteville's weather, with average high-temperatures adjusting from April's enjoyable 67.5°F (19.7°C) to a warm 76.3°F (24.6°C). In Fayetteville, the May nights cool down to an average low of 56.5°F (13.6°C).Humidity
May is the most humid month in Fayetteville, with an average relative humidity of 78%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16.2 days and accumulates 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in Fayetteville, Arkansas. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Fayetteville aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Fayetteville, Arkansas, there are 11.8 snowfall days, and 5.35" (136mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Fayetteville, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 5min.On the first day of May in Fayetteville, Arkansas, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:27 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Fayetteville is 8.8h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Adhere to precautions and respect sun safety doctrines. Avoiding sunburn is vital. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
What are May temperatures in Fayetteville?
What is the most humid month in Fayetteville?
What is the average humidity in May in Fayetteville?
What is the wettest month in Fayetteville?
How many days does it rain in May in Fayetteville?
What is the last month it snows in Fayetteville?
How many hours of daylight does Fayetteville have in May?
What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Fayetteville?
How many hours of sunshine does Fayetteville have in May?
What are the months with the highest UV index in Fayetteville?
How high is the UV index in May in Fayetteville?
Average temperature in May
Fayetteville, AR
- Average high temperature in May: 76.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.2°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 56.5°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 (28.6°F).
Average pressure in May
Fayetteville, AR
- Average pressure in May: 29.95"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Fayetteville, AR
- Average wind speed in May: 8.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).
Average humidity in May
Fayetteville, AR
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in May
Fayetteville, AR
- Average rainfall in May: 3.5"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.85").
Average rainfall days in May
Fayetteville, AR
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Fayetteville, AR
- Average snowfall in May: 0.08"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Fayetteville, AR
- Average snowfall days in May: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Fayetteville, AR
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in May
Fayetteville, AR
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.7 days).
Average UV index in May
Fayetteville, AR
- 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
Fayetteville, AR
- Average cloud cover in May: 39
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in May
Fayetteville, AR
- 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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