May weather forecast
Trafford, AL

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Trafford, is a warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 81°F (27.2°C) and 60.6°F (15.9°C).

Temperature

The start of May brings a subtle rise in the average high-temperature, moving from an agreeable 72.9°F (22.7°C) in April to a moderately hot 81°F (27.2°C). Trafford records an average low of 60.6°F (15.9°C) throughout the nights in May.

Heat index

The average heat index in May is computed to be a hot 86°F (30°C). Exhaustion becomes probable with enduring exposure and activity, potentially causing heat cramps.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. If directly exposed to the sun, the heat index could rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. The individual's impression of temperature can be shaped by additional aspects such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. Be mindful that being in direct sunlight might mean feeling hotter, with the heat index rising by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Kids often lack the knowledge about the necessity to take breaks and consume liquids. Thirst, as a late symptom of dehydration, necessitates the maintenance of hydration, particularly during enduring physical activities.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Trafford is 74%.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 15.8 days. Throughout May, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Trafford, there are 173.8 rainfall days, and 39.41" (1001mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In Trafford, Alabama, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 56min.
On the first day of May in Trafford, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 7:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 7:52 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 10.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Trafford in May?

During May, Trafford experiences an average high-temperature of 81°F (27.2°C) and a low-temperature of 60.6°F (15.9°C). In May, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Trafford?

In May, the average relative humidity in Trafford is 74%.

How many days does it rain in May in Trafford?

In Trafford, Alabama, in May, it is raining for 15.8 days, with typically 3.03" (77mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Trafford?

April through October are months without snowfall in Trafford.

How many hours of daylight does Trafford have in May?

In May, the average day length is 13h and 56min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Trafford?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 7:30 pm. On the last day of the month, in Trafford, Alabama, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 7:52 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Trafford?

In Trafford, the average sunshine duration in May is 10.1h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Trafford?

The months with the highest UV index in Trafford are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index reading in May in Trafford?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Trafford, Alabama, is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Trafford, AL

Average temperature in May - Trafford, AL
  • Average high temperature in May: 81°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 60.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.2°F).

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Average pressure in May
Trafford, AL

Average pressure in May - Trafford, AL
  • Average pressure in May: 30.01"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).

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Average wind speed in May
Trafford, AL

Average wind speed in May - Trafford, AL
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.4mph).

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Average humidity in May
Trafford, AL

Average humidity in May - Trafford, AL
  • Average humidity in May: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in May
Trafford, AL

Average rainfall in May - Trafford, AL
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.03"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.09").

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Average rainfall days in May
Trafford, AL

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Trafford, AL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.79").
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
Trafford, AL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 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
Trafford, AL

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Trafford, 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: 10h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Trafford, AL

Average sunshine days in May - Trafford, AL
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.2 days).

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Average UV index in May
Trafford, AL

Average UV index in May - Trafford, 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, February, November and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in May
Trafford, AL

Average cloud cover in May - Trafford, AL
  • Average cloud cover in May: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in May
Trafford, AL

Average visibility in May - Trafford, 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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