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
West Helena observes a slight uplift in the average high-temperature with the onset of May, adjusting from April's agreeable 71.2°F (21.8°C) to a warm 80.1°F (26.7°C). Throughout May, the temperature falls to an average low of 64°F (17.8°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May in West Helena, Arkansas, is 75%.Rainfall
In West Helena, in May, it is raining for 12 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation. In West Helena, during the entire year, the rain falls for 123 days and collects up to 16.02" (407mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In West Helena, Arkansas, snow does not fall in March through November.Daylight
In West Helena, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 59min.On the first day of May in West Helena, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 7:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:09 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In West Helena, the average sunshine in May is 9.7h.UV index
In West Helena, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Ward off overexposure. Defence against solar harm is crucial. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in West Helena in May?
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Average temperature in May
West Helena, AR
- Average high temperature in May: 80.1°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 (48°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 64°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.4°F).
Average pressure in May
West Helena, 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
West Helena, AR
- Average wind speed in May: 7.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in May
West Helena, AR
- Average humidity in May: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).
Average rainfall in May
West Helena, AR
- Average rainfall in May: 1.54"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.67").
Average rainfall days in May
West Helena, AR
- Average rainfall days in May: 12 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.7 days).
Average snowfall in May
West Helena, AR
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in May
West Helena, AR
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 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
West Helena, AR
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 0min
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 4min
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
West Helena, AR
- Average sunshine days in May: 16.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.3 days).
Average UV index in May
West Helena, 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, February and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in May
West Helena, AR
- Average cloud cover in May: 33
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in May
West Helena, 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).
West Helena, Arkansas, USA
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