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
May sees a marginal temperature increase, moving from an agreeable 72.9°F (22.7°C) in April to a warm 80.6°F (27°C). During May, the average low-temperature is a moderate 60.4°F (15.8°C).Heat index
The average heat index in May is appraised at 84.2°F (29°C). Prolonged exposure combined with continuous activity could lead to exhaustion, and possibly heat cramps.Consider that heat index readings are for situations in the shade and light wind. 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 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can influence one's weather perception. Direct sunlight exposure should be noted as it has the potential to increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
Humidity
The average relative humidity in May in Cotton Ridge is 74%.Rainfall
In May, the rain falls for 13.2 days. Throughout May, 1.54" (39mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Cotton Ridge, there are 149 rainfall days, and 19.88" (505mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
April through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 13h and 55min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 7:29 pm. On the last day of May, in Cotton Ridge, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 7:51 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 10h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index in Cotton Ridge, Alabama, are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Endorse precautions and be consistent with sun safety guidelines. Preventing sunburn is paramount. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.
Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
Cotton Ridge, 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).
Average pressure in May
Cotton Ridge, 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).
Average wind speed in May
Cotton Ridge, 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).
Average humidity in May
Cotton Ridge, 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%).
Average rainfall in May
Cotton Ridge, 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").
Average rainfall days in May
Cotton Ridge, 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).
Average snowfall in May
Cotton Ridge, 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").
Average snowfall days in May
Cotton Ridge, 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).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Cotton Ridge, 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 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).
Average sunshine days in May
Cotton Ridge, 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).
Average UV index in May
Cotton Ridge, 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).
Average cloud cover in May
Cotton Ridge, 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).
Average visibility in May
Cotton Ridge, 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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