May weather forecast
Horn Lake, MS

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Weather in May

May, a mid-spring month in Horn Lake, Mississippi, ensures residents bask in a balanced mixture of radiant sunlight and mild breeze. Coupled with negligible wind gusts, the atmosphere tends to be calm, catering to enjoyable outdoor escapades across the city. Even though humidity and cloud% align on similar trends, visibility parameters remain unaffected, thus maintaining the overall outdoor charm of the city. The city also experiences increased daylight hours, further amplifying outdoor options. With a significant average monthly maximum temperature of 79.3°F (26.3°C), May stands as a prelude to the approaching summer.

Temperature

Horn Lake in May denotes a subtle temperature transition, adjusting from an average high of an agreeable 70.9°F (21.6°C) in April to a warm 79.3°F (26.3°C). In the month of May, Horn Lake records a consistent average low-temperature of 62.4°F (16.9°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Horn Lake, during May, the rain falls for 14.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation. In Horn Lake, during the entire year, the rain falls for 147.4 days and collects up to 27.76" (705mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 14h and 1min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 7:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:08 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Horn Lake, the average sunshine in May is 9.5h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. Limit direct sun exposure especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. However, keep in mind that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Horn Lake in May?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 79.3°F (26.3°C) and 62.4°F (16.9°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May?

In Horn Lake, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

How much does it rain in May?

In Horn Lake, during May, the rain falls for 14.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Horn Lake, snow does not fall in April through October.

What is the average length of the day in May in Horn Lake?

In May, the average day length is 14h and 1min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Horn Lake?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 7:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:08 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Horn Lake have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.5h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Horn Lake, MS

Average temperature in May - Horn Lake, MS
  • Average high temperature in May: 79.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 62.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34°F).

Average pressure in May
Horn Lake, MS

Average pressure in May - Horn Lake, MS
  • 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 (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Horn Lake, MS

Average wind speed in May - Horn Lake, MS
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Horn Lake, MS

Average humidity in May - Horn Lake, MS
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in May
Horn Lake, MS

Average rainfall in May - Horn Lake, MS
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.46").

Average rainfall days in May
Horn Lake, MS

Average rainfall days in May - Horn Lake, MS
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Horn Lake, MS

Average snowfall in May - Horn Lake, MS
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Horn Lake, MS

Average snowfall days in May - Horn Lake, MS
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.5 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
Horn Lake, MS

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Horn Lake, MS

Average sunshine days in May - Horn Lake, MS
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Horn Lake, MS

Average UV index in May - Horn Lake, MS
  • Average UV index in May: 6

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

Average cloud cover in May
Horn Lake, MS

Average cloud cover in May - Horn Lake, MS
  • Average cloud cover in May: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in May
Horn Lake, MS

Average visibility in May - Horn Lake, MS
  • 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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