May weather forecast
Gainesville, AL

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Gainesville, is another warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 62.2°F (16.8°C) and 83.8°F (28.8°C).

Temperature

May introduces a minor temperature shift, with average high-temperatures adjusting from April's warm 75.9°F (24.4°C) to a still moderately hot 83.8°F (28.8°C). Gainesville registers a significant drop in temperature in May, with average nighttime lows of 62.2°F (16.8°C).

Heat index

The heat index in May is appraised at a tropical 91.4°F (33°C). More protective measures are required - heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Heatstroke may follow lengthy activity.
Be advised, the heat index considers values for conditions in shade and with a light breeze. The direct sun can potentially cause the heat index to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', evaluates the perceived heat by adding the effect of moisture in the air. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. By being directly under the sun, it's possible for the felt temperature to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 73%.

Rainfall

In Gainesville, in May, during 14.1 rainfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Gainesville, there are 165.2 rainfall days, and 38.9" (988mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

March through October are months without snowfall in Gainesville.

Daylight

In Gainesville, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 52min.
On the first day of May in Gainesville, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 7:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 7:55 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Gainesville is 9.9h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 6 in May interprets into the following advice:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like 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

How hot is it in Gainesville in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Gainesville, records 83.8°F (28.8°C), while the low-temperature is 62.2°F (16.8°C). In May, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Gainesville?

The average relative humidity in May in Gainesville, Alabama, is 73%.

How much does it rain in Gainesville in May?

In Gainesville, Alabama, in May, it is raining for 14.1 days, with typically 2.8" (71mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Gainesville?

March through October are months without snowfall in Gainesville, Alabama.

How many hours of daylight does Gainesville have in May?

In Gainesville, the average day length in May is 13h and 52min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Gainesville?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 7:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 7:55 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Gainesville?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Gainesville is 9.9h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Gainesville?

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

Average temperature in May - Gainesville, AL
  • Average high temperature in May: 83.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 62.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.8°F).

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Average pressure in May
Gainesville, AL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Gainesville, AL

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in May
Gainesville, AL

Average humidity in May - Gainesville, 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 (69%).

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Average rainfall in May
Gainesville, AL

Average rainfall in May - Gainesville, AL
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.2").

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Average rainfall days in May
Gainesville, AL

Average rainfall days in May - Gainesville, AL
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Gainesville, AL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.51").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Gainesville, AL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.9 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
Gainesville, AL

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

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: 9h and 5min

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).

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Average sunshine days in May
Gainesville, AL

Average sunshine days in May - Gainesville, AL
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.1 days).

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Average UV index in May
Gainesville, AL

Average UV index in May - Gainesville, AL
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Gainesville, AL

Average cloud cover in May - Gainesville, AL
  • Average cloud cover in May: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in May
Gainesville, AL

Average visibility in May - Gainesville, 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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