May weather forecast
Forest Park, LA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Forest Park, is another warm month, with an average temperature varying between 83.5°F (28.6°C) and 64.9°F (18.3°C).

Temperature

As April transitions into May, a subtle temperature shift is observed, with average highs adjusting from 75.2°F (24°C) to a still warm 83.5°F (28.6°C). Forest Park's average low-temperature in the month of May is recorded at a comfortable 64.9°F (18.3°C).

Heat index

May's mean heat index is calculated to be a tropical 91.4°F (33°C). Exercise increased caution, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential hazards. Continuous activity could lead to heatstroke.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. Heat index values may be hiked up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', quantifies the warmth felt when relative humidity is considered. The influence of weather is personal, with a diverse population experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and degree of activity. Sunshine, when direct, has the potential to intensify weather effects, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 13.9 days. Throughout May, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 149.8 rainfall days, and 35.51" (902mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Forest Park, snow does not fall in April through November.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 13h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 7:50 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:10 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Forest Park, the average sunshine in May is 9.3h.

UV index

In Forest Park, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 6 in May translates into these instructions:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How hot is May?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Forest Park, is 83.5°F (28.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 64.9°F (18.3°C). In May, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 13.9 days. Throughout May, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

April through November are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in May?

The average day length in May is 13h and 50min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 7:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:10 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Forest Park have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.3h.

How high is the UV index in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Forest Park, LA

Average temperature in May - Forest Park, LA
  • Average high temperature in May: 83.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 64.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Forest Park, LA

Average pressure in May - Forest Park, LA
  • 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Forest Park, LA

Average wind speed in May - Forest Park, LA
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (7.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July, August and September (5.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Forest Park, LA

Average humidity in May - Forest Park, LA
  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in May
Forest Park, LA

Average rainfall in May - Forest Park, LA
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

Average rainfall days in May
Forest Park, LA

Average rainfall days in May - Forest Park, LA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Forest Park, LA

Average snowfall in May - Forest Park, LA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Forest Park, LA

Average snowfall days in May - Forest Park, LA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Forest Park, LA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Forest Park, LA
  • 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Forest Park, LA

Average sunshine days in May - Forest Park, LA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Forest Park, LA

Average UV index in May - Forest Park, LA
  • Average UV index in May: 6

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

Average cloud cover in May
Forest Park, LA

Average cloud cover in May - Forest Park, LA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in May
Forest Park, LA

Average visibility in May - Forest Park, LA
  • 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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