May weather forecast
Brookside, AL

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Brookside, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 61.2°F (16.2°C) and 81.7°F (27.6°C).

Temperature

Brookside observes a slight ascent in average high-temperatures during May, adjusting from a moderately hot 73.4°F (23°C) in April to a still warm 81.7°F (27.6°C). Nighttime temperature dips to a mean of 61.2°F (16.2°C) during May.

Heat index

The average heat index in May is estimated at a hot 86°F (30°C). With extended exposure and activity, one might feel exhausted and experience heat cramps.
It is worth noting that heat index values are gauged for conditions in the shade and light breezes. Uninterrupted exposure to the sun may boost the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. One's perception of temperature can vary depending on physical activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. One must note that being under the direct sun can escalate the heat's effects, with the heat index possibly rising by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Brookside is 73%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 14.8 days. Throughout May, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 173.7 rainfall days, and 40" (1016mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Brookside is 13h and 55min.
On the first day of May in Brookside, Alabama, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 7:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 7:52 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Brookside is 10h.

UV index

In Brookside, Alabama, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in May, converts into the following recommendations:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed in less than 20 minutes. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Brookside in May?

May temperatures in Brookside, Alabama, vary between a high-temperature of 81.7°F (27.6°C) and a low-temperature of 61.2°F (16.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in May is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Brookside?

The average relative humidity in May is 73%.

How many days does it rain in May in Brookside?

In Brookside, Alabama, in May, it is raining for 14.8 days, with typically 3.11" (79mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Brookside?

April through October are months without snowfall.

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

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

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Brookside?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 7:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 7:52 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Brookside?

The average sunshine duration in May in Brookside, Alabama, is 10h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Brookside?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Brookside, Alabama, is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Brookside, AL

Average temperature in May - Brookside, AL
  • Average high temperature in May: 81.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 61.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.2°F).

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Average pressure in May
Brookside, AL

Average pressure in May - Brookside, AL
  • Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.98"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Brookside, AL

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (7.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in May
Brookside, AL

Average humidity in May - Brookside, AL
  • Average humidity in May: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (71%).

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Average rainfall in May
Brookside, AL

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.24").

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Average rainfall days in May
Brookside, AL

Average rainfall days in May - Brookside, AL
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.6 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Brookside, AL

Average snowfall in May - Brookside, 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").

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Average snowfall days in May
Brookside, AL

Average snowfall days in May - Brookside, 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 April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Brookside, 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: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 10h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Brookside, AL

Average sunshine days in May - Brookside, AL
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.5 days).

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Average UV index in May
Brookside, AL

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

The month with the highest UV index is August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Brookside, AL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in May
Brookside, AL

Average visibility in May - Brookside, 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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