May weather forecast
Windgate Forest, GA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Windgate Forest, is a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 80.8°F (27.1°C) and an average low of 60.6°F (15.9°C).

Temperature

With the onset of May, Windgate Forest's weather sees a minor temperature rise, transitioning from a pleasant 73°F (22.8°C) in April to a moderately hot 80.8°F (27.1°C). In Windgate Forest, May nights cool down to an average of 60.6°F (15.9°C).

Heat index

Throughout May, the heat index is appraised at 84.2°F (29°C). Unrelenting activity during exposure could cause fatigue and potentially lead to heat cramps.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. The heat index might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. The effect is personal, with varied weather perceptions among individuals due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical activity. It is noteworthy to mention that direct sunlight exposure can augment the felt temperature, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In Windgate Forest, in May, it is raining for 16.1 days, with typically 2.91" (74mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Windgate Forest, there are 179.7 rainfall days, and 39.76" (1010mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Windgate Forest, Georgia, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

In Windgate Forest, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 54min.
On the first day of May in Windgate Forest, Georgia, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 8:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:42 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 6 during May translates into the following guidance:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. 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. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Windgate Forest in May?

The high-temperature in Windgate Forest, Georgia, during May is 80.8°F (27.1°C) and the low-temperature is 60.6°F (15.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in May is appraised at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Windgate Forest?

In May, the average relative humidity in Windgate Forest is 74%.

How much does it rain in Windgate Forest in May?

In Windgate Forest, in May, it is raining for 16.1 days, with typically 2.91" (74mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Windgate Forest?

In Windgate Forest, Georgia, snow does not fall in April through October.

What is the average length of the day in May in Windgate Forest?

In Windgate Forest, the average day length in May is 13h and 54min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Windgate Forest?

On the first day of May in Windgate Forest, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 8:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:42 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Windgate Forest?

In Windgate Forest, Georgia, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.9h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Windgate Forest?

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Windgate Forest, Georgia.

What is the UV index reading in May in Windgate Forest?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Windgate Forest, Georgia, is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Windgate Forest, GA

Average temperature in May - Windgate Forest, GA
  • Average high temperature in May: 80.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 60.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Windgate Forest, GA

Average pressure in May - Windgate Forest, GA
  • Average pressure in May: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Windgate Forest, GA

Average wind speed in May - Windgate Forest, GA
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).

Average humidity in May
Windgate Forest, GA

Average humidity in May - Windgate Forest, GA
  • Average humidity in May: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Windgate Forest, GA

Average rainfall in May - Windgate Forest, GA
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (5.04").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.13").

Average rainfall days in May
Windgate Forest, GA

Average rainfall days in May - Windgate Forest, GA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 16.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Windgate Forest, GA

Average snowfall in May - Windgate Forest, GA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Windgate Forest, GA

Average snowfall days in May - Windgate Forest, GA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Windgate Forest, GA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Windgate Forest, GA
  • Average daylight in May: 13h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Windgate Forest, GA

Average sunshine days in May - Windgate Forest, GA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7 days).

Average UV index in May
Windgate Forest, GA

Average UV index in May - Windgate Forest, GA
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in May
Windgate Forest, GA

Average cloud cover in May - Windgate Forest, GA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in May
Windgate Forest, GA

Average visibility in May - Windgate Forest, GA
  • 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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