May weather forecastWhitney, AL
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Whitney, Alabama, with temperature in the range of an average low of 59.5°F (15.3°C) and an average high of 80.2°F (26.8°C).Temperature
Whitney's weather in May shows a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving slightly up from April's agreeable 72.7°F (22.6°C) to a warm 80.2°F (26.8°C). Whitney observes an average nighttime temperature of 59.5°F (15.3°C) during May.Humidity
In Whitney, the average relative humidity in May is 75%.Rainfall
In Whitney, during May, the rain falls for 14 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation. In Whitney, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.8 days and collects up to 26.69" (678mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Whitney, 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 5:55 am and sunset at 7:29 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 7:50 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In May, the average sunshine is 10h.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 hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Avoid excessive sunlight. Those with lighter skin may experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Whitney, AL
- Average high temperature in May: 80.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.8°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
Whitney, 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
Whitney, AL
- Average wind speed in May: 5.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in May
Whitney, 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
Whitney, AL
- Average rainfall in May: 2.01"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.3").
Average rainfall days in May
Whitney, AL
- Average rainfall days in May: 14 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
Whitney, AL
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Whitney, 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 May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Whitney, AL
- Average daylight in May: 13h and 54min
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 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in May
Whitney, AL
- Average sunshine days in May: 14.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.9 days).
Average UV index in May
Whitney, AL
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Whitney, AL
- Average cloud cover in May: 33
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 30).
Average visibility in May
Whitney, 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).
