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
May brings a slight increase in the average high-temperature, progressing from a moderately hot 75.2°F (24°C) in April to a still warm 83.5°F (28.6°C). May sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 64.9°F (18.3°C).Heat index
The heat index in May is appraised at a tropical 91.4°F (33°C). Take more preventive steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is elevated. Long activity may culminate in heatstroke.It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', quantifies the warmth felt when relative humidity is considered. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Kids are usually in more danger than grown-ups as they tend to sweat less. Plus, their bigger skin surface in relation to their small frames and increased heat generation due to their activity level make them more susceptible.
Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 75%.Rainfall
In Sterlington, during May, the rain falls for 13.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation. In Sterlington, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149.8 days and collects up to 35.51" (902mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
April through November are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 13h and 51min.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.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 9.3h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 6 in May leads to these recommendations:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Sterlington, 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
Sterlington, 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
Sterlington, 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
Sterlington, 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
Sterlington, 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
Sterlington, 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
Sterlington, 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
Sterlington, 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
Sterlington, 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 0min).
- 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
Sterlington, 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
Sterlington, 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
Sterlington, 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
Sterlington, 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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