May weather forecast
Gateway, AR

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Gateway, Arkansas, with temperature in the range of an average low of 56.8°F (13.8°C) and an average high of 76.3°F (24.6°C).

Temperature

May signifies a subtle uplift in the average high-temperature, adjusting from a refreshing 67.8°F (19.9°C) in April to a moderately hot 76.3°F (24.6°C). Throughout May, the temperature falls to an average low of 56.8°F (13.8°C).

Humidity

May is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 15.6 days and accumulates 4.41" (112mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Gateway, Arkansas, are January through May, November and December. May is the last month it regularly snows in Gateway. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Gateway aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 12.3 snowfall days, and 3.74" (95mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 8min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:28 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 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 during May translates into the following guidance:
Adopt measures and apply sun safety strategies. Shielding from skin and eye damage is necessary. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Gateway in May?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Gateway, is 76.3°F (24.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 56.8°F (13.8°C).

What is the most humid month?

May is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

What is the average humidity in May?

In Gateway, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

What is the wettest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 15.6 days and accumulates 4.41" (112mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Gateway, in May, it is raining for 15.6 days, with typically 4.41" (112mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Gateway?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in May, Gateway aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Gateway have in May?

In Gateway, the average day length in May is 14h and 8min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:28 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

How high is the UV index in May?

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 Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Gateway, AR

Average temperature in May - Gateway, AR
  • Average high temperature in May: 76.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 56.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.9°F).

Average pressure in May
Gateway, AR

Average pressure in May - Gateway, 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
Gateway, AR

Average wind speed in May - Gateway, AR
  • Average wind speed in May: 8.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Gateway, AR

Average humidity in May - Gateway, AR
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Gateway, AR

Average rainfall in May - Gateway, AR
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.41"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.57").

Average rainfall days in May
Gateway, AR

Average rainfall days in May - Gateway, AR
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.6 days).

Average snowfall in May
Gateway, AR

Average snowfall in May - Gateway, AR
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Gateway, AR

Average snowfall days in May - Gateway, 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
Gateway, AR

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Gateway, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Gateway, AR

Average sunshine days in May - Gateway, AR
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Gateway, AR

Average UV index in May - Gateway, 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
Gateway, AR

Average cloud cover in May - Gateway, AR
  • Average cloud cover in May: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in May
Gateway, AR

Average visibility in May - Gateway, 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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