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's arrival coincides with a marginal rise in the average high-temperature, moving from April's moderately hot 77.7°F (25.4°C) to a still warm 84.7°F (29.3°C). In May, East Side experiences a temperature dip to an average of 63.7°F (17.6°C) at night.Heat index
In May, the average heat index is calculated to be a tropical 93.2°F (34°C). Incorporate special precautions, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is substantial. Sustained activity could cause heatstroke.Heat index details are generally centered around shaded locations and a mild breeze. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', blends air temperature and moisture content to represent the felt temperature to humans. Factors such as metabolic variation, pregnancy, and physical activity play a role in one's impression of weather. Direct exposure to the sun's rays can enhance the felt temperature, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Kids generally face higher risks than adults as they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface compared to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, their vulnerability is increased.
Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 74%.Rainfall
In East Side, in May, it is raining for 14.7 days, with typically 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 177.1 rainfall days, and 36.42" (925mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
April through November are months without snowfall.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 13h and 46min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 7:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 7:55 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 10h.UV index
In East Side, Mississippi, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 transforms into these recommendations:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
East Side, MS
- Average high temperature in May: 84.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (91.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.8°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 63.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.7°F).
Average pressure in May
East Side, MS
- Average pressure in May: 30"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
East Side, MS
- Average wind speed in May: 5.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.4mph).
Average humidity in May
East Side, MS
- Average humidity in May: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in May
East Side, MS
- Average rainfall in May: 2.95"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.77").
Average rainfall days in May
East Side, MS
- Average rainfall days in May: 14.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).
Average snowfall in May
East Side, MS
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.39").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in May
East Side, MS
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.5 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
East Side, MS
- Average daylight in May: 13h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in May: 10h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in May
East Side, MS
- Average sunshine days in May: 14.5 days
The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.4 days).
Average UV index in May
East Side, MS
- 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
East Side, MS
- Average cloud cover in May: 36
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in May
East Side, MS
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are June, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September and December (5mi).
East Side, Mississippi, USA
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