May weather forecastLexington, AL
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Lexington, Alabama, with temperature in the range of an average high of 77.7°F (25.4°C) and an average low of 59.4°F (15.2°C).Temperature
As May begins, there's a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from an agreeable 69.6°F (20.9°C) in April to a moderately hot 77.7°F (25.4°C). May nights are marked by an average temperature drop to a moderate 59.4°F (15.2°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 78%.Rainfall
In Lexington, Alabama, during May, the rain falls for 15.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 164 rainfall days, and 37.56" (954mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
April through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 14h and 1min.On the first day of May in Lexington, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 7:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 7:57 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 9.4h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.
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Average temperature in May
Lexington, AL
- Average high temperature in May: 77.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.6°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 59.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.5°F).
Average pressure in May
Lexington, 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).
Average wind speed in May
Lexington, AL
- Average wind speed in May: 6.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.9mph).
Average humidity in May
Lexington, AL
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).
Average rainfall in May
Lexington, AL
- Average rainfall in May: 2.76"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.32").
Average rainfall days in May
Lexington, AL
- Average rainfall days in May: 15.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).
Average snowfall in May
Lexington, AL
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Lexington, AL
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (2.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Lexington, AL
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Lexington, AL
- Average sunshine days in May: 14.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.4 days).
Average UV index in May
Lexington, 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).
Average cloud cover in May
Lexington, AL
- Average cloud cover in May: 37
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Lexington, 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).





