Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
The shift into May is characterized by a subtle rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from April's pleasant 71.8°F (22.1°C) to a moderately hot 79.3°F (26.3°C). During May, Sandy Springs consistently records a temperature low averaging a refreshing 58.6°F (14.8°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 76%.Rainfall
In Sandy Springs, in May, during 17.2 rainfall days, 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Sandy Springs, during the entire year, the rain falls for 181.2 days and collects up to 41.06" (1043mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
April through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 13h and 57min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 7:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 7:48 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 10h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Resist extreme sun exposure. Guarding against solar damage is essential. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Sandy Springs, AL
- Average high temperature in May: 79.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.9°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 58.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.4°F).
Average pressure in May
Sandy Springs, AL
- Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Sandy Springs, AL
- Average wind speed in May: 5.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).
Average humidity in May
Sandy Springs, AL
- Average humidity in May: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).
Average rainfall in May
Sandy Springs, AL
- Average rainfall in May: 3.39"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and December (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.56").
Average rainfall days in May
Sandy Springs, AL
- Average rainfall days in May: 17.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Sandy Springs, AL
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Sandy Springs, AL
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.4 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
Sandy Springs, AL
- 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: 9h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in May: 10h and 0min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in May
Sandy Springs, AL
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8 days).
Average UV index in May
Sandy Springs, AL
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Sandy Springs, AL
- Average cloud cover in May: 33
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Sandy Springs, AL
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and December (5mi).
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