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
As Rainbow City, Alabama, transitions into May, a marginal rise in the average high-temperature is observed, moving from a pleasant 72.5°F (22.5°C) in April to a warm 80.4°F (26.9°C). During the month of May, the nighttime temperature falls to an average of 59.5°F (15.3°C).Humidity
In May, the average relative humidity is 75%.Rainfall
In Rainbow City, in May, during 15.8 rainfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Rainbow City, there are 175.9 rainfall days, and 39.41" (1001mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Rainbow City, snow does not fall in April through October.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day is 13h and 56min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 7:28 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 7:49 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 9.9h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index in Rainbow City, Alabama, are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 6 in May translates into these instructions:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.
Frequently asked questions
What is the temperature in May in Rainbow City?
What is the average humidity in May in Rainbow City?
How much does it rain in Rainbow City in May?
When it does not snow in Rainbow City?
How many hours of daylight does Rainbow City have in May?
What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Rainbow City?
How long on average sun shines in May in Rainbow City?
What is the month with the highest UV index in Rainbow City?
What is the UV index reading in May in Rainbow City?
Average temperature in May
Rainbow City, AL
- Average high temperature in May: 80.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.6°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 59.5°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 (34.3°F).
Average pressure in May
Rainbow City, AL
- Average pressure in May: 30.02"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Rainbow City, AL
- Average wind speed in May: 5.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in May
Rainbow City, AL
- Average humidity in May: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).
Average rainfall in May
Rainbow City, AL
- Average rainfall in May: 2.99"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.17").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and October (2.4").
Average rainfall days in May
Rainbow City, AL
- Average rainfall days in May: 15.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).
Average snowfall in May
Rainbow City, AL
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Rainbow City, AL
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.7 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
Rainbow City, AL
- Average daylight in May: 13h and 5min
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 5min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in May
Rainbow City, AL
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Rainbow City, AL
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Rainbow City, AL
- Average cloud cover in May: 33
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Rainbow City, 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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