May weather forecast
Forest Home, AL

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Forest Home, is another warm month, with an average temperature varying between 85.1°F (29.5°C) and 62.8°F (17.1°C).

Temperature

With the start of May, the average high-temperature marginally shifts from April's warm 77°F (25°C) to a still moderately hot 85.1°F (29.5°C). Forest Home observes a substantial disparity between daytime high and the average low-temperature of 62.8°F (17.1°C) during May nights.

Heat index

During May, the heat index is appraised at a tropical 93.2°F (34°C). Ensure extra safety steps, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Long activity might lead to heatstroke.
Be informed that the heat index values are oriented around shady conditions and gentle breezes. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is a composite of temperature and humidity figures to convey how warm it feels. One's perception of temperature can vary depending on physical activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. It is essential to realize that direct sunlight can escalate the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Kids frequently ignore the importance of taking a break and rehydrating. Thirst is a late symptom of dehydration - thus, it is crucial to stay hydrated, especially during long-lasting physical activities.

Humidity

In Forest Home, the average relative humidity in May is 72%.

Rainfall

In Forest Home, in May, it is raining for 13.4 days, with typically 3.15" (80mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Forest Home, during the entire year, the rain falls for 171.8 days and collects up to 35.16" (893mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through November are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Forest Home is 13h and 48min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 7:27 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 7:47 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Forest Home, the average sunshine in May is 10.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Forest Home are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 7 in May transforms into this advice:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Forest Home in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Forest Home, records 85.1°F (29.5°C), while the low-temperature is 62.8°F (17.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in May is appraised at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Forest Home?

The average relative humidity in May in Forest Home is 72%.

How much does it rain in Forest Home in May?

In May, in Forest Home, the rain falls for 13.4 days. Throughout May, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Forest Home?

April through November are months without snowfall in Forest Home.

What is the average length of the day in May in Forest Home?

The average day length in May in Forest Home is 13h and 48min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Forest Home?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 7:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 7:47 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Forest Home?

The average sunshine duration in May in Forest Home is 10.4h.

When is the highest UV index in Forest Home?

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

What is the UV index reading in May in Forest Home?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Forest Home, Alabama, is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Forest Home, AL

Average temperature in May - Forest Home, AL
  • Average high temperature in May: 85.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 62.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39°F).

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Average pressure in May
Forest Home, AL

Average pressure in May - Forest Home, AL
  • Average pressure in May: 30.01"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
Forest Home, AL

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).

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Average humidity in May
Forest Home, AL

Average humidity in May - Forest Home, AL
  • Average humidity in May: 72%

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

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Average rainfall in May
Forest Home, AL

Average rainfall in May - Forest Home, AL
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.15"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are August and December (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.93").

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Average rainfall days in May
Forest Home, AL

Average rainfall days in May - Forest Home, AL
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.3 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Forest Home, AL

Average snowfall in May - Forest Home, AL
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Forest Home, AL

Average snowfall days in May - Forest Home, AL
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.4 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
Forest Home, AL

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

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

  • Average sunshine in May: 10h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Forest Home, AL

Average sunshine days in May - Forest Home, AL
  • Average sunshine days in May: 16.4 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.5 days).

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Average UV index in May
Forest Home, AL

Average UV index in May - Forest Home, 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
Forest Home, AL

Average cloud cover in May - Forest Home, AL
  • Average cloud cover in May: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in May
Forest Home, AL

Average visibility in May - Forest Home, AL
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July, August and September (5mi).

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