May weather forecast
Jacksonville, TX

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also a moderately hot month in Jacksonville, Texas, with an average temperature varying between 63.1°F (17.3°C) and 83.8°F (28.8°C).

Temperature

May introduces a marginal temperature uplift, with average high-temperatures adjusting from April's moderately hot 76.1°F (24.5°C) to a still warm 83.8°F (28.8°C). Jacksonville experiences a steady low-temperature of 63.1°F (17.3°C) throughout May.

Heat index

May's average heat index is appraised at a hot 91.4°F (33°C). Ensure extra safety steps, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Long activity might lead to heatstroke.
Regarding the heat index, one should be aware it's determined by shaded settings and mild winds. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. When directly under the sun, the weather's impact can intensify, possibly boosting the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Children commonly overlook the importance of rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst, being a delayed sign of dehydration, emphasizes the need to keep hydration up, especially during lengthy physical activities.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 14.4 days. Throughout May, 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Jacksonville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149.1 days and collects up to 32.32" (821mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

March through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 13h and 48min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:21 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.7h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in May interprets into the following recommendations:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it hot during May?

In May, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 83.8°F (28.8°C) and 63.1°F (17.3°C) respectively. In May, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

The average relative humidity in May is 76%.

How many days does it rain in May?

In Jacksonville, in May, it is raining for 14.4 days, with typically 3.46" (88mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

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

How many hours of daylight does Jacksonville have in May?

In Jacksonville, the average day length in May is 13h and 48min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:21 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Jacksonville have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 8.7h.

How high is the UV index 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
Jacksonville, TX

Average temperature in May - Jacksonville, TX
  • Average high temperature in May: 83.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (95.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 63.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.2°F).

Average pressure in May
Jacksonville, TX

Average pressure in May - Jacksonville, TX
  • Average pressure in May: 29.94"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Jacksonville, TX

Average wind speed in May - Jacksonville, TX
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Jacksonville, TX

Average humidity in May - Jacksonville, TX
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (66%).

Average rainfall in May
Jacksonville, TX

Average rainfall in May - Jacksonville, TX
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.74").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (1.89").

Average rainfall days in May
Jacksonville, TX

Average rainfall days in May - Jacksonville, TX
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in May
Jacksonville, TX

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.51").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Jacksonville, TX

Average snowfall days in May - Jacksonville, TX
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Jacksonville, TX

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in May
Jacksonville, TX

Average sunshine days in May - Jacksonville, TX
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Jacksonville, TX

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

Average cloud cover in May
Jacksonville, TX

Average cloud cover in May - Jacksonville, TX
  • Average cloud cover in May: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in May
Jacksonville, TX

Average visibility in May - Jacksonville, TX
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

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

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