May weather forecastCottondale, AL
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is also a moderately hot month in Cottondale, Alabama, with temperature in the range of an average high of 82.6°F (28.1°C) and an average low of 61.9°F (16.6°C).Temperature
May's onset brings a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderately hot 74.5°F (23.6°C) in April to a still warm 82.6°F (28.1°C). Cottondale reports an average low-temperature of 61.9°F (16.6°C) during the nights of May.Heat index
The heat index for May is appraised at a tropical 87.8°F (31°C). Fatigue might occur with continuous exposure and activity, potentially causing heat cramps.Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade with light wind. Direct sunlight exposure may result in a rise of the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. With direct sunlight, be aware that it might enhance the heat sensation, raising the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Youngsters generally face more threats than adults given their lesser ability to sweat. Coupled with their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, they are more endangered.
Humidity
In Cottondale, the average relative humidity in May is 73%.Rainfall
In Cottondale, in May, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 169.8 rainfall days, and 39.96" (1015mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Cottondale, snow does not fall in April through October.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 13h and 53min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 7:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 7:53 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Cottondale, the average sunshine in May is 10h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 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: The maximum UV index of 6 during May translates into these guidelines:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Attempt to stay under shade and limit exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Remember, devices such as parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Cottondale, AL
- Average high temperature in May: 82.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.2°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 61.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.5°F).
Average pressure in May
Cottondale, AL
- Average pressure in May: 30"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Cottondale, AL
- Average wind speed in May: 5.7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (7.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.6mph).
Average humidity in May
Cottondale, AL
- Average humidity in May: 73%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in May
Cottondale, AL
- Average rainfall in May: 2.95"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.24").
Average rainfall days in May
Cottondale, AL
- Average rainfall days in May: 13.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Cottondale, AL
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Cottondale, AL
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.2 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
Cottondale, AL
- Average daylight in May: 13h and 54min
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 month with the most sunshine is June (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
Cottondale, AL
- Average sunshine days in May: 15.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Cottondale, AL
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in May
Cottondale, AL
- Average cloud cover in May: 34
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in May
Cottondale, 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).
