May weather forecast
Alton, AL

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Alton, is a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 60.4°F (15.8°C) and 80.6°F (27°C).

Temperature

In Alton, Alabama, the average high-temperature in May slightly increases from an agreeable 72.9°F (22.7°C) in April to a warm 80.6°F (27°C). In Alton, the average low-temperature is 60.4°F (15.8°C).

Heat index

In May, the average heat index is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C). Exhaustion is likely with prolonged exposure and activity. Sustaining activity may result in heat cramps.
Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature', 'real feel', 'feels like', or 'apparent temperature', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. This effect is individual, with diverse people perceiving weather differently for numerous reasons (metabolic differences, differences in body mass, height, and shape, clothing), and activity. Be aware that direct exposure to sunlight increases heat impact and may raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.

Humidity

In Alton, the average relative humidity in May is 74%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 13.2 days. Throughout May, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Alton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149 days and collects up to 19.88" (505mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Alton, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

In Alton, Alabama, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 55min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 7:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 7:50 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Alton, the average sunshine in May is 10h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Alton are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 6 translate into the following recommendations:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Tightly woven, loose-fitting clothes provide additional protection from the Sun.
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FAQ

What is the temperature in May in Alton?

In May, in Alton, Alabama, the average high-temperature is 80.6°F (27°C), and the average low-temperature is 60.4°F (15.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in May is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Alton?

In May, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How much does it rain in Alton in May?

In Alton, during May, the rain falls for 13.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Alton?

April through October are months without snowfall in Alton.

What is the average length of the day in May in Alton?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Alton?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 7:29 pm. On the last day of the month, in Alton, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 7:50 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Alton have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration is 10h.

When is the highest UV index in Alton?

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index reading in May in Alton?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Alton, Alabama, is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Alton, AL

Average temperature in May - Alton, AL
  • Average high temperature in May: 80.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 60.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.9°F).

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Average pressure in May
Alton, AL

Average pressure in May - Alton, AL
  • Average pressure in May: 30.01"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).

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Average wind speed in May
Alton, AL

Average wind speed in May - Alton, AL
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.7mph

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

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Average humidity in May
Alton, AL

Average humidity in May - Alton, AL
  • Average humidity in May: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in May
Alton, AL

Average rainfall in May - Alton, AL
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.06").

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Average rainfall days in May
Alton, AL

Average rainfall days in May - Alton, AL
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.9 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Alton, AL

Average snowfall in May - Alton, AL
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Alton, AL

Average snowfall days in May - Alton, AL
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Alton, AL

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Alton, AL
  • Average daylight in May: 13h and 55min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 21min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 58min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 10h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Alton, AL

Average sunshine days in May - Alton, AL
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.6 days).

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Average UV index in May
Alton, AL

Average UV index in May - Alton, AL
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Alton, AL

Average cloud cover in May - Alton, AL
  • Average cloud cover in May: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in May
Alton, AL

Average visibility in May - Alton, AL
  • 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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