May weather forecast
Gainesville, TX

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Gainesville, is a warm month, with an average temperature varying between 62.2°F (16.8°C) and 80.1°F (26.7°C).

Temperature

The arrival of May introduces a minor uplift in high-temperatures, adjusting from a pleasant 73°F (22.8°C) in April to a moderately hot 80.1°F (26.7°C). Gainesville experiences a mean temperature of 62.2°F (16.8°C) during May nights.

Humidity

May is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 14.8 days. Throughout May, 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Gainesville, there are 130.7 rainfall days, and 29.33" (745mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Gainesville, Texas, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 13h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:33 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9h.

UV index

In Gainesville, 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 ordinary person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 transforms into these recommendations:
Embrace precautions and observe sun safety norms. Evasion of sunburn is a necessity. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature?

The high-temperature, in May, in Gainesville, is 80.1°F (26.7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 62.2°F (16.8°C).

What is the most humid month?

May is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Gainesville, in May, it is raining for 14.8 days, with typically 3.54" (90mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

April through October are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Gainesville have in May?

In May, the average day length is 13h and 55min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:33 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May?

In Gainesville, the average sunshine duration in May is 9h.

What is the UV index reading in May?

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

Average temperature in May - Gainesville, TX
  • Average high temperature in May: 80.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (95°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 62.2°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (74.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.1°F).

Average pressure in May
Gainesville, TX

Average pressure in May - Gainesville, TX
  • Average pressure in May: 29.91"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Gainesville, TX

Average wind speed in May - Gainesville, TX
  • Average wind speed in May: 9.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (7mph).

Average humidity in May
Gainesville, TX

Average humidity in May - Gainesville, TX
  • Average humidity in May: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (57%).

Average rainfall in May
Gainesville, TX

Average rainfall in May - Gainesville, TX
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.42").

Average rainfall days in May
Gainesville, TX

Average rainfall days in May - Gainesville, TX
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.7 days).

Average snowfall in May
Gainesville, TX

Average snowfall in May - Gainesville, TX
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Gainesville, TX

Average snowfall days in May - Gainesville, TX
  • 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
Gainesville, TX

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Gainesville, TX
  • Average daylight in May: 13h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in May
Gainesville, TX

Average sunshine days in May - Gainesville, TX
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (15.1 days).

Average UV index in May
Gainesville, TX

Average UV index in May - Gainesville, TX
  • 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
Gainesville, TX

Average cloud cover in May - Gainesville, TX
  • Average cloud cover in May: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in May
Gainesville, TX

Average visibility in May - Gainesville, TX
  • 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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