May weather forecast
Briarfield, AL

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Briarfield, Alabama, with an average temperature fluctuating between 81.1°F (27.3°C) and 60.3°F (15.7°C).

Temperature

May's onset brings a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a pleasant 73.2°F (22.9°C) in April to a moderately hot 81.1°F (27.3°C). The average nighttime temperature lowers to a refreshing 60.3°F (15.7°C) throughout May.

Heat index

The heat index for May is appraised at a tropical 86°F (30°C). Uninterrupted activity during exposure could lead to a sense of exhaustion, possibly causing heat cramps.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. The heat index has the possibility to be enhanced by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when there is direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is a composite of temperature and humidity figures to convey how warm it feels. An individual's perception of weather can be affected by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical exertion. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Children are often less aware of the need to rest and re-hydrate. Thirst is a late sign of dehydration - it's vital to remain hydrated, particularly during prolonged physical activities.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 74%.

Rainfall

In Briarfield, Alabama, during May, the rain falls for 15.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation. In Briarfield, Alabama, during the entire year, the rain falls for 177.1 days and collects up to 41.06" (1043mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall in Briarfield.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 13h and 54min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 7:28 pm. On the last day of May, in Briarfield, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 7:49 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Briarfield 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 of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 6 in May interprets into the following advice:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Briarfield in May?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Briarfield, is 81.1°F (27.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 60.3°F (15.7°C). In May, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Briarfield?

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

How much does it rain in Briarfield in May?

In May, in Briarfield, Alabama, the rain falls for 15.3 days. Throughout May, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Briarfield?

April through October are months without snowfall in Briarfield, Alabama.

How many hours of daylight does Briarfield have in May?

In May, the average day length in Briarfield is 13h and 54min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Briarfield?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 7:28 pm. On the last day of the month, in Briarfield, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 7:49 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Briarfield?

In Briarfield, the average sunshine duration in May is 10h.

When is the highest UV index in Briarfield?

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

How high is the UV index in May in Briarfield?

In Briarfield, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading 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
Briarfield, AL

Average temperature in May - Briarfield, AL
  • Average high temperature in May: 81.1°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 (50.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 60.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.2°F).

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Average pressure in May
Briarfield, AL

Average pressure in May - Briarfield, 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
Briarfield, AL

Average wind speed in May - Briarfield, AL
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.2mph).

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Average humidity in May
Briarfield, AL

Average humidity in May - Briarfield, 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
Briarfield, AL

Average rainfall in May - Briarfield, AL
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.28").

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Average rainfall days in May
Briarfield, AL

Average rainfall days in May - Briarfield, AL
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.4 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Briarfield, AL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.83").
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
Briarfield, AL

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

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (1.3 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
Briarfield, AL

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Briarfield, AL
  • Average daylight in May: 13h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 10h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Briarfield, AL

Average sunshine days in May - Briarfield, AL
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.9 days).

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Average UV index in May
Briarfield, AL

Average UV index in May - Briarfield, 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, February and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in May
Briarfield, AL

Average cloud cover in May - Briarfield, 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, September and October (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in May
Briarfield, AL

Average visibility in May - Briarfield, 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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