Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
The commencement of May sees a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from 77.7°F (25.4°C) in April to a still moderately hot 84.6°F (29.2°C). May sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 65.1°F (18.4°C).Heat index
The heat index value during May is evaluated at a hot 91.4°F (33°C). Take special precautions - heat exhaustion and heat cramps are expected. Heatstroke may occur with lengthy activity.Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. Direct sunlight can potentially boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is a calculation that merges air temperature and relative humidity to depict the sensation of warmth. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. 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 significant for children. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
Humidity
The months with the lowest humidity are May and October, with an average relative humidity of 69%.Rainfall
In Headland, during May, the rain falls for 14.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Headland, Alabama, there are 171.8 rainfall days, and 35.31" (897mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
March through December are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 13h and 46min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 7:21 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 7:40 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The months with the most sunshine are May through July, with an average of 10.8h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum UV index of 7 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. 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. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.
Frequently asked questions
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What is the month with the highest UV index in Headland?
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Average temperature in May
Headland, AL
- Average high temperature in May: 84.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (57.7°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 65.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (41.5°F).
Average pressure in May
Headland, 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 (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Headland, AL
- Average wind speed in May: 6.2mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in May
Headland, AL
- Average humidity in May: 69%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and October (69%).
Average rainfall in May
Headland, AL
- Average rainfall in May: 3.07"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (5.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.81").
Average rainfall days in May
Headland, AL
- Average rainfall days in May: 14.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Headland, AL
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.16").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Headland, AL
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Headland, 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 5min
The months with the most sunshine are May, June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in May
Headland, AL
- Average sunshine days in May: 15.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (4.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Headland, 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).
Average cloud cover in May
Headland, AL
- Average cloud cover in May: 28
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in May
Headland, 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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