May weather forecast
Palestine, AR

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Palestine, Arkansas, with temperature in the range of an average low of 63.1°F (17.3°C) and an average high of 78.4°F (25.8°C).

Temperature

Palestine, Arkansas, perceives a slight temperature ascent during May, with average high-temperatures adjusting from an agreeable 70.3°F (21.3°C) in April to a moderately hot 78.4°F (25.8°C). During May, Palestine's temperature averages to an enjoyable 63.1°F (17.3°C) at night.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Palestine, in May, during 13.3 rainfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Palestine, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127.8 days and collects up to 16.65" (423mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Palestine, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 1min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 7:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:11 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Palestine is 9.5h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.
Updated: Jun 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

The high-temperature during May is 78.4°F (25.8°C) and the low-temperature is 63.1°F (17.3°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 76%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Palestine, in May, during 13.3 rainfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Palestine, snow does not fall in April through September.

How many hours of daylight does Palestine have in May?

The average day length in May is 14h and 1min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 7:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:11 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 9.5h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In Palestine, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Palestine, AR

Average temperature in May - Palestine, AR
  • Average high temperature in May: 78.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 63.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.2°F).

Average pressure in May
Palestine, AR

Average pressure in May - Palestine, AR
  • Average pressure in May: 29.97"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
Palestine, AR

Average wind speed in May - Palestine, AR
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in May
Palestine, AR

Average humidity in May - Palestine, AR
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

Average rainfall in May
Palestine, AR

Average rainfall in May - Palestine, AR
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.75").

Average rainfall days in May
Palestine, AR

Average rainfall days in May - Palestine, AR
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May, July and August (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Palestine, AR

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Palestine, AR

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Palestine, 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 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in May
Palestine, AR

Average sunshine days in May - Palestine, AR
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.7 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (14.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Palestine, AR

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

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

Average cloud cover in May
Palestine, AR

Average cloud cover in May - Palestine, AR
  • Average cloud cover in May: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in May
Palestine, AR

Average visibility in May - Palestine, 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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