May weather forecast
Fort Payne, AL

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Fort Payne, is a warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 58.5°F (14.7°C) and 77.5°F (25.3°C).

Temperature

As April gives way to May, the average high-temperature displays a slight ascent, adjusting from an agreeable 69.8°F (21°C) to a moderately hot 77.5°F (25.3°C). Fort Payne's temperature lowers to a mean of 58.5°F (14.7°C) during the nights in May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Fort Payne is 77%.

Rainfall

In Fort Payne, during May, the rain falls for 17.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 183.7 rainfall days, and 47.01" (1194mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall in Fort Payne.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 13h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 7:27 pm. On the last day of May, in Fort Payne, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 7:49 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in May translates into this advice:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. 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 the temperatures in Fort Payne in May?

In May, in Fort Payne, the average high-temperature is 77.5°F (25.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 58.5°F (14.7°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Fort Payne?

In Fort Payne, the average relative humidity in May is 77%.

How many days does it rain in May in Fort Payne?

In Fort Payne, Alabama, during May, the rain falls for 17.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.21" (107mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Fort Payne?

In Fort Payne, snow does not fall in April through October.

How many hours of daylight does Fort Payne have in May?

The average day length in May is 13h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Fort Payne?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 7:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:31 am and sunset at 7:49 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Fort Payne?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Fort Payne is 9.5h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Fort Payne?

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

How high is the UV index in May in Fort Payne?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Fort Payne is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Fort Payne, AL

Average temperature in May - Fort Payne, AL
  • Average high temperature in May: 77.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 58.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.4°F).

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Average pressure in May
Fort Payne, AL

Average pressure in May - Fort Payne, AL
  • Average pressure in May: 30.02"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).

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Average wind speed in May
Fort Payne, AL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.3mph).

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Average humidity in May
Fort Payne, AL

Average humidity in May - Fort Payne, AL
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (75%).

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Average rainfall in May
Fort Payne, AL

Average rainfall in May - Fort Payne, AL
  • Average rainfall in May: 4.21"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.84").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and October (2.95").

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Average rainfall days in May
Fort Payne, AL

Average rainfall days in May - Fort Payne, AL
  • Average rainfall days in May: 17.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Fort Payne, AL

Average snowfall in May - Fort Payne, AL
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.91").
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
Fort Payne, AL

Average snowfall days in May - Fort Payne, AL
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Fort Payne, AL

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Fort Payne, AL
  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Fort Payne, AL

Average sunshine days in May - Fort Payne, AL
  • Average sunshine days in May: 11.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.7 days).

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Average UV index in May
Fort Payne, AL

Average UV index in May - Fort Payne, AL
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Fort Payne, AL

Average cloud cover in May - Fort Payne, AL
  • Average cloud cover in May: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in May
Fort Payne, AL

Average visibility in May - Fort Payne, AL
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

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

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