May weather forecast
Dothan, WV

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Dothan, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature ranging between min 51.4°F (10.8°C) and max 71.2°F (21.8°C).

Temperature

May brings a temperature change, with average high-temperatures moving from April's enjoyable 61.3°F (16.3°C) to a pleasant 71.2°F (21.8°C). Dothan, in May, witnesses an average low-temperature of 51.4°F (10.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 80%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is May, when the rain falls for 21.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.9" (99mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Dothan aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 54.9 snowfall days, and 35.28" (896mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 14min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:41 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.5h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, an average UV index of 5 transforms into the following instructions:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jun 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures?

In May, in Dothan, the average high-temperature is 71.2°F (21.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 51.4°F (10.8°C).

What is the average humidity in May?

In May, the average relative humidity is 80%.

What is the wettest month?

May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 21.8 days and accumulates 3.9" (99mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in May?

In May, the rain falls for 21.8 days. Throughout May, 3.9" (99mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

May is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in May, Dothan aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Dothan have in May?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in May?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:41 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Dothan have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 8.5h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in May?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Dothan, WV

Average temperature in May - Dothan, WV
  • Average high temperature in May: 71.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 51.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in May
Dothan, WV

Average pressure in May - Dothan, WV
  • Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Dothan, WV

Average wind speed in May - Dothan, WV
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in May
Dothan, WV

Average humidity in May - Dothan, WV
  • Average humidity in May: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (78%).

Average rainfall in May
Dothan, WV

Average rainfall in May - Dothan, WV
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.9"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in May
Dothan, WV

Average rainfall days in May - Dothan, WV
  • Average rainfall days in May: 21.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and November (10.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Dothan, WV

Average snowfall in May - Dothan, WV
  • Average snowfall in May: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.48").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Dothan, WV

Average snowfall days in May - Dothan, WV
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Dothan, WV

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Dothan, WV
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in May
Dothan, WV

Average sunshine days in May - Dothan, WV
  • Average sunshine days in May: 7.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (7.8 days).

Average UV index in May
Dothan, WV

Average UV index in May - Dothan, WV
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in May
Dothan, WV

Average cloud cover in May - Dothan, WV
  • Average cloud cover in May: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in May
Dothan, WV

Average visibility in May - Dothan, WV
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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