May weather forecastWhites Bluff, AL
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is also a moderately hot month in Whites Bluff, Alabama, with an average temperature fluctuating between 84°F (28.9°C) and 62.2°F (16.8°C).Temperature
A minor escalation in the average high-temperature is seen with the onset of May, moving from 76.6°F (24.8°C) in April to a still moderately hot 84°F (28.9°C). Whites Bluff records a marked divergence from the day's high temperatures, with nights in May averaging at an enjoyable 62.2°F (16.8°C).Heat index
In May, the heat index is evaluated at a tropical 91.4°F (33°C). Implement heightened safety measures - risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is increased. Prolonged activity may result in heatstroke.Regarding the heat index, one should be aware it's determined by shaded settings and mild winds. Under direct sunshine, the heat index values might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is a composite of temperature and humidity figures to convey how warm it feels. This effect is personal, influenced by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, shaped by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 72%.Rainfall
In Whites Bluff, Alabama, in May, it is raining for 14.1 days, with typically 3.15" (80mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 165 rainfall days, and 37.17" (944mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
April through November are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 13h and 49min.On the first day of May in Whites Bluff, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 7:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 7:50 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Whites Bluff, the average sunshine in May is 10.2h.UV index
In Whites Bluff, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 6 during May translates into the following directions:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. 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. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Whites Bluff, AL
- Average high temperature in May: 84°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.3°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 62.2°F
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.5°F).
Average pressure in May
Whites Bluff, 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).
Average wind speed in May
Whites Bluff, 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 (4.7mph).
Average humidity in May
Whites Bluff, 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 (69%).
Average rainfall in May
Whites Bluff, AL
- Average rainfall in May: 3.15"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").
Average rainfall days in May
Whites Bluff, AL
- Average rainfall days in May: 14.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.8 days).
Average snowfall in May
Whites Bluff, AL
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.35").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Whites Bluff, AL
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Whites Bluff, AL
- Average daylight in May: 13h and 48min
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 12min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in May
Whites Bluff, AL
- Average sunshine days in May: 15.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8 days).
Average UV index in May
Whites Bluff, 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).
Average cloud cover in May
Whites Bluff, AL
- Average cloud cover in May: 33
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are September and October (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in May
Whites Bluff, AL
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (5mi).
