May weather forecast
Leighton, AL

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Leighton, is a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 78.6°F (25.9°C) and an average low of 59.7°F (15.4°C).

Temperature

Leighton experiences a minor temperature shift with the start of May, with average high-temperatures moving from a pleasant 70.3°F (21.3°C) in April to a warm 78.6°F (25.9°C). Leighton usually reports an average low-temperature of 59.7°F (15.4°C) during the month of May.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

In Leighton, Alabama, in May, it is raining for 15.8 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Leighton, there are 164.1 rainfall days, and 33.11" (841mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Leighton, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 13h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 7:35 pm. On the last day of May, in Leighton, Alabama, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 7:57 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.6h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Leighton is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Leighton in May?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during May are 78.6°F (25.9°C) and 59.7°F (15.4°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in May in Leighton?

The average relative humidity in May in Leighton is 77%.

How many days does it rain in May in Leighton?

In Leighton, in May, it is raining for 15.8 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Leighton?

April through October are months without snowfall in Leighton.

How many hours of daylight does Leighton have in May?

In May, the average day length is 13h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Leighton?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 7:35 pm. On the last day of the month, in Leighton, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 7:57 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Leighton?

The average sunshine duration in May in Leighton is 9.6h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Leighton?

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

Average temperature in May - Leighton, AL
  • Average high temperature in May: 78.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 59.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.3°F).

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Average pressure in May
Leighton, AL

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

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

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Average wind speed in May
Leighton, AL

Average wind speed in May - Leighton, AL
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in May
Leighton, AL

Average humidity in May - Leighton, AL
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in May
Leighton, AL

Average rainfall in May - Leighton, AL
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

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Average rainfall days in May
Leighton, AL

Average rainfall days in May - Leighton, AL
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.7 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Leighton, AL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.31").
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
Leighton, AL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Leighton, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Leighton, AL

Average sunshine days in May - Leighton, AL
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.4 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.4 days).

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Average UV index in May
Leighton, AL

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in May
Leighton, AL

Average cloud cover in May - Leighton, AL
  • Average cloud cover in May: 36

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in May
Leighton, AL

Average visibility in May - Leighton, 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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