May weather forecast
Fairfield, MS

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Fairfield, Mississippi, with temperature in the range of an average high of 80.2°F (26.8°C) and an average low of 61°F (16.1°C).

Temperature

The beginning of May signals a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a pleasant 72°F (22.2°C) in April to a moderately hot 80.2°F (26.8°C). Nighttime temperature experiences an average drop to a refreshing 61°F (16.1°C) in May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

In Fairfield, in May, it is raining for 12.3 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 123 rainfall days, and 12.91" (328mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Fairfield, snow does not fall in March through December.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 13h and 58min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 7:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:02 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Fairfield, the average sunshine in May is 9.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 6 in May interprets into the following advice:
Shield from overexposure. Defense against sun-related harm is required. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Fairfield in May?

In May, in Fairfield, the average high-temperature is 80.2°F (26.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 61°F (16.1°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Fairfield, during May, the rain falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Fairfield?

March through December are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Fairfield have in May?

In May, the average day length is 13h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 7:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:02 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Fairfield have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.2h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate 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
Fairfield, MS

Average temperature in May - Fairfield, MS
  • Average high temperature in May: 80.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 61°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.2°F).

Average pressure in May
Fairfield, MS

Average pressure in May - Fairfield, MS
  • Average pressure in May: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Fairfield, MS

Average wind speed in May - Fairfield, MS
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in May
Fairfield, MS

Average humidity in May - Fairfield, MS
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Fairfield, MS

Average rainfall in May - Fairfield, MS
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.59").

Average rainfall days in May
Fairfield, MS

Average rainfall days in May - Fairfield, MS
  • Average rainfall days in May: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in May
Fairfield, MS

Average snowfall in May - Fairfield, MS
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.08").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Fairfield, MS

Average snowfall days in May - Fairfield, MS
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

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

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Fairfield, MS

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Fairfield, MS
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Fairfield, MS

Average sunshine days in May - Fairfield, MS
  • Average sunshine days in May: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.9 days).

Average UV index in May
Fairfield, MS

Average UV index in May - Fairfield, MS
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Fairfield, MS

Average cloud cover in May - Fairfield, MS
  • Average cloud cover in May: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Fairfield, MS

Average visibility in May - Fairfield, MS
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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