May weather forecast
Petertown, MS

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Petertown, Mississippi, with an average temperature ranging between max 79.5°F (26.4°C) and min 60.1°F (15.6°C).

Temperature

May signals a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from April's agreeable 70.9°F (21.6°C) to a moderately hot 79.5°F (26.4°C). Petertown in May anticipates an average nighttime temperature of 60.1°F (15.6°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Petertown, in May, it is raining for 15.6 days, with typically 3.03" (77mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Petertown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 169.1 days and collects up to 38.11" (968mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Petertown, Mississippi, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 13h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 7:37 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:00 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Petertown is 9.5h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.
Updated: Jun 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 79.5°F (26.4°C) and 60.1°F (15.6°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May in Petertown?

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

How much does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 15.6 days. Throughout May, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Petertown, snow does not fall in April through October.

How many hours of daylight does Petertown have in May?

In May, the average day length is 13h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 7:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 8:00 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 9.5h.

How high is the UV index in May in Petertown?

In Petertown, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Petertown, MS

Average temperature in May - Petertown, MS
  • Average high temperature in May: 79.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 60.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.3°F).

Average pressure in May
Petertown, MS

Average pressure in May - Petertown, MS
  • Average pressure in May: 30"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
Petertown, MS

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.6mph).

Average humidity in May
Petertown, MS

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Petertown, MS

Average rainfall in May - Petertown, MS
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.03"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.28").

Average rainfall days in May
Petertown, MS

Average rainfall days in May - Petertown, MS
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Petertown, MS

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.59").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Petertown, MS

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Petertown, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Petertown, MS

Average sunshine days in May - Petertown, MS
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Petertown, MS

Average UV index in May - Petertown, 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
Petertown, MS

Average cloud cover in May - Petertown, MS
  • Average cloud cover in May: 36

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in May
Petertown, MS

Average visibility in May - Petertown, MS
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

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

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