May weather forecast
Prairie, AL

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Prairie, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 62.6°F (17°C) and 85.3°F (29.6°C).

Temperature

Observing a slight rise in May, the average high-temperature shifts from April's 77.7°F (25.4°C) to a still warm 85.3°F (29.6°C). A noteworthy thermal contrast characterizes Prairie's May nights, with temperatures averaging at a comfortable 62.6°F (17°C).

Heat index

The heat index in May is evaluated at a sweltering 95°F (35°C). Additional precautions are required to avert heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity may culminate in heatstroke.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. 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 'felt air temperature', quantifies the warmth felt when relative humidity is considered. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can influence one's weather perception. When directly under the sun, the weather's impact can intensify, possibly boosting the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
To offset high temperatures, the human body releases sweat which, upon evaporation, cools it down. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. Heat-related disorders may develop if heat gain in the body overshadows its cooling capacity, leading to elevated temperatures.

Humidity

In Prairie, the average relative humidity in May is 72%.

Rainfall

In Prairie, during May, the rain falls for 13.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation. In Prairie, Alabama, during the entire year, the rain falls for 171.5 days and collects up to 35.47" (901mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Prairie, snow does not fall in April through November.

Daylight

In Prairie, Alabama, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 49min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 7:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 7:51 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 10.1h.

UV index

In Prairie, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Ward off overexposure. Defence against solar harm is crucial. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full 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 Prairie in May?

The average high-temperature, in May, in Prairie, is 85.3°F (29.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 62.6°F (17°C). In May, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Prairie?

The average relative humidity in May is 72%.

How many days does it rain in May in Prairie?

In Prairie, Alabama, in May, it is raining for 13.9 days, with typically 2.99" (76mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Prairie?

In Prairie, Alabama, snow does not fall in April through November.

How many hours of daylight does Prairie have in May?

The average day length in May in Prairie, Alabama, is 13h and 49min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Prairie?

On the first day of May in Prairie, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 7:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 7:51 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Prairie?

The average sunshine duration in May is 10.1h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Prairie?

In Prairie, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Prairie, AL

Average temperature in May - Prairie, AL
  • Average high temperature in May: 85.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 62.6°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.8°F).

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Average pressure in May
Prairie, AL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Prairie, AL

Average wind speed in May - Prairie, AL
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in May
Prairie, AL

Average humidity in May - Prairie, AL
  • Average humidity in May: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

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Average rainfall in May
Prairie, AL

Average rainfall in May - Prairie, AL
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.99"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.93").

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Average rainfall days in May
Prairie, AL

Average rainfall days in May - Prairie, AL
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.3 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Prairie, AL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Prairie, AL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.6 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
Prairie, AL

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Prairie, 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 1min

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 54min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Prairie, AL

Average sunshine days in May - Prairie, AL
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.2 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.6 days).

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Average UV index in May
Prairie, AL

Average UV index in May - Prairie, 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
Prairie, AL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in May
Prairie, AL

Average visibility in May - Prairie, AL
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

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

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