May weather forecast
Richmond, MS

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Richmond, Mississippi, with an average temperature ranging between min 61.5°F (16.4°C) and max 80.4°F (26.9°C).

Temperature

Entering May, Richmond notices a subtle temperature elevation, with the average high-temperature advancing from April's agreeable 72.1°F (22.3°C) to a moderately hot 80.4°F (26.9°C). Throughout the May nights, Richmond encounters a low-temperature of 61.5°F (16.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 76%.

Rainfall

In Richmond, Mississippi, in May, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 2.68" (68mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Richmond, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.2 days and collects up to 33.27" (845mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Richmond, snow does not fall in April through November.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 13h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 7:38 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 8:00 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during May morphs into the following directions:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Richmond in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Richmond, is 80.4°F (26.9°C), while the low-temperature averages to 61.5°F (16.4°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Richmond, during May, the rain falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

April through November are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in May?

The average day length in May is 13h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 7:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 8:00 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Richmond have in May?

In Richmond, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.7h.

How high is the UV index in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Richmond, MS

Average temperature in May - Richmond, MS
  • Average high temperature in May: 80.4°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 (49.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 61.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.7°F).

Average pressure in May
Richmond, MS

Average pressure in May - Richmond, 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
Richmond, MS

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in May
Richmond, MS

Average humidity in May - Richmond, MS
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

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

Average rainfall in May
Richmond, MS

Average rainfall in May - Richmond, MS
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.81").

Average rainfall days in May
Richmond, MS

Average rainfall days in May - Richmond, MS
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Richmond, MS

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

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.43").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Richmond, MS

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.8 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
Richmond, MS

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Richmond, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Richmond, MS

Average sunshine days in May - Richmond, MS
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Richmond, MS

Average UV index in May - Richmond, 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, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in May
Richmond, MS

Average cloud cover in May - Richmond, MS
  • Average cloud cover in May: 35

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in May
Richmond, MS

Average visibility in May - Richmond, 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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