May weather forecast
Pelham, GA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Pelham, is another warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 64.6°F (18.1°C) and 84°F (28.9°C).

Temperature

As May arrives, a slight rise in the average high-temperature is observed, moving from a moderately hot 77.4°F (25.2°C) in April to a still warm 84°F (28.9°C). During May, an average low-temperature of 64.6°F (18.1°C) is observed in Pelham.

Heat index

May's mean heat index is evaluated at a tropical 91.4°F (33°C). More safety actions are required, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Long-term activity may precipitate heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Exposure to direct sunlight may make the heat index values climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', offers an insight into how hot it feels when we factor in moisture content. Additional elements including metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and attire have a role in shaping the individual's temperature perception. Direct sun exposure is noteworthy in its ability to escalate the felt temperature, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Young ones regularly neglect the requirement for rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst is a late stage of dehydration - so, it is necessary to keep hydrated, particularly during extended periods of physical exertion.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are May, October and November, with an average relative humidity of 71%.

Rainfall

In Pelham, during May, the rain falls for 15.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation. In Pelham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 183.4 days and collects up to 35.08" (891mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

February through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Pelham, Georgia, is 13h and 45min.
On the first day of May in Pelham, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 8:35 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Pelham, the average sunshine in May is 10.4h.

UV index

May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Pelham, Georgia. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. 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. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How hot is May in Pelham?

The high-temperature, in May, in Pelham, records 84°F (28.9°C), while the low-temperature is 64.6°F (18.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in May is evaluated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the least humid month in Pelham?

The months with the lowest humidity in Pelham are May, October and November, with an average relative humidity of 71%.

What is the average humidity in May in Pelham?

In May, the average relative humidity is 71%.

How many days does it rain in May in Pelham?

In Pelham, in May, it is raining for 15.3 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Pelham?

February through December are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Pelham have in May?

In May, the average day length is 13h and 45min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Pelham?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, in Pelham, Georgia, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 8:35 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Pelham have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Pelham, Georgia, is 10.4h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Pelham?

The months with the highest UV index in Pelham are May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

What is the UV index reading in May in Pelham?

In Pelham, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Pelham, GA

Average temperature in May - Pelham, GA
  • Average high temperature in May: 84°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (58.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 64.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (41.9°F).

Average pressure in May
Pelham, GA

Average pressure in May - Pelham, GA
  • Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Pelham, GA

Average wind speed in May - Pelham, GA
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Pelham, GA

Average humidity in May - Pelham, GA
  • Average humidity in May: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May, October and November (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Pelham, GA

Average rainfall in May - Pelham, GA
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.61").

Average rainfall days in May
Pelham, GA

Average rainfall days in May - Pelham, GA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (25.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Pelham, GA

Average snowfall in May - Pelham, GA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.04").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Pelham, GA

Average snowfall days in May - Pelham, GA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Pelham, GA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Pelham, GA
  • Average daylight in May: 13h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 10h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Pelham, GA

Average sunshine days in May - Pelham, GA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (3.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Pelham, GA

Average UV index in May - Pelham, GA
  • Average UV index in May: 7

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in May
Pelham, GA

Average cloud cover in May - Pelham, GA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and October (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in May
Pelham, GA

Average visibility in May - Pelham, GA
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

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