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
With the onset of May, the average high-temperature slightly shifts from April's comfortable 61.3°F (16.3°C) to a pleasant 71.6°F (22°C). Throughout May nights, Birmingham registers an average low-temperature of 54.9°F (12.7°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 79%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 12.3 days and accumulates 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Birmingham, snow does not fall in May through September.Daylight
In Birmingham, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 26min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 7:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 8:26 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 9h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: An average UV index of 5 in May transforms into this advice:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun.
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Average temperature in May
Birmingham, IL
- Average high temperature in May: 71.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.1°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 54.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19°F).
Average pressure in May
Birmingham, IL
- Average pressure in May: 29.94"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Birmingham, IL
- Average wind speed in May: 8.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).
Average humidity in May
Birmingham, IL
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in May
Birmingham, IL
- Average rainfall in May: 1.1"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.1").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.35").
Average rainfall days in May
Birmingham, IL
- Average rainfall days in May: 12.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Birmingham, IL
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Birmingham, IL
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Birmingham, IL
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 0min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in May
Birmingham, IL
- Average sunshine days in May: 14.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.9 days).
Average UV index in May
Birmingham, IL
- Average UV index in May: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in May
Birmingham, IL
- Average cloud cover in May: 40
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in May
Birmingham, IL
- 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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