May weather forecast
Fairhope, AL

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Fairhope, is another warm month, with an average temperature ranging between max 82°F (27.8°C) and min 69.8°F (21°C).

Temperature

Fairhope's weather in May shows a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving slightly up from April's warm 75°F (23.9°C) to a still moderately hot 82°F (27.8°C). In the month of May, the nighttime temperature dips to a steady average of 69.8°F (21°C).

Heat index

The average heat index in May is appraised at a tropical 87.8°F (31°C). Exhaustion becomes probable with enduring exposure and activity, potentially causing heat cramps.
Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. Exposure to unobstructed sunshine could lead to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', joins air temperature with relative humidity to produce a temperature perception for humans. The individual's experience of temperature can be shaped by numerous aspects such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. Direct sun rays can make one feel hotter, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.

Humidity

In Fairhope, the average relative humidity in May is 73%.

Rainfall

In May, in Fairhope, the rain falls for 12.1 days. Throughout May, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Fairhope, during the entire year, the rain falls for 169.3 days and collects up to 44.02" (1118mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

February through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 13h and 43min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 7:30 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 7:49 pm CDT.

Sunshine

May and June, with an average of 10.9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Fairhope.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Fairhope, Alabama, are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.
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Frequently asked questions

What are May temperatures in Fairhope?

The high-temperature, in May, in Fairhope, is 82°F (27.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 69.8°F (21°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in May is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Fairhope?

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

How much does it rain in Fairhope in May?

In Fairhope, Alabama, during May, the rain falls for 12.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Fairhope?

February through December are months without snowfall in Fairhope, Alabama.

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

In May, the average day length in Fairhope, Alabama, is 13h and 43min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Fairhope?

On the first day of May in Fairhope, Alabama, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 7:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 7:49 pm CDT.

What is the month with the most sunshine in Fairhope?

May and June, with an average of 10.9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Fairhope have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Fairhope is 10.9h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Fairhope?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in May in Fairhope?

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Fairhope, AL

Average temperature in May - Fairhope, AL
  • Average high temperature in May: 82°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (58.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 69.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (77.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (45.7°F).

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Average pressure in May
Fairhope, AL

Average pressure in May - Fairhope, AL
  • Average pressure in May: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Fairhope, AL

Average wind speed in May - Fairhope, AL
  • Average wind speed in May: 7.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, March and April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.5mph).

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Average humidity in May
Fairhope, AL

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

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Average rainfall in May
Fairhope, AL

Average rainfall in May - Fairhope, AL
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (6.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.2").

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Average rainfall days in May
Fairhope, AL

Average rainfall days in May - Fairhope, AL
  • Average rainfall days in May: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.4 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Fairhope, AL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.12").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Fairhope, AL

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

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Fairhope, AL
  • Average daylight in May: 13h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 10h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are May and June (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Fairhope, AL

Average sunshine days in May - Fairhope, AL
  • Average sunshine days in May: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.8 days).

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Average UV index in May
Fairhope, AL

Average UV index in May - Fairhope, AL
  • Average UV index in May: 7

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in May
Fairhope, AL

Average cloud cover in May - Fairhope, AL
  • Average cloud cover in May: 25

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 24).

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Average visibility in May
Fairhope, AL

Average visibility in May - Fairhope, 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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