May weather forecastBradley, AR
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is also a moderately hot month in Bradley, Arkansas, with an average temperature fluctuating between 83.1°F (28.4°C) and 62.6°F (17°C).Temperature
As Bradley transitions into May, the average high-temperature is observed to slightly rise from 74.8°F (23.8°C) in April to a still warm 83.1°F (28.4°C). Bradley's temperature drops to an average low of 62.6°F (17°C) during the nights of May.Heat index
May's mean heat index is appraised at a hot 89.6°F (32°C). With constant exposure and activity, a state of weariness might ensue, leading to potential heat cramps.Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. An exposure to direct sunlight may lift the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', gives an indication of how one might feel in terms of heat after considering humidity. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 75%.Rainfall
In Bradley, in May, during 11 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 117.4 rainfall days, and 15.87" (403mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
April through December are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Bradley, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 53min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 7:57 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:18 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 9.2h.UV index
In Bradley, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in May converts into the following recommendations:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Bradley, AR
- Average high temperature in May: 83.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (94.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.5°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 62.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37°F).
Average pressure in May
Bradley, AR
- Average pressure in May: 29.96"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Bradley, AR
- Average wind speed in May: 6.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity in May
Bradley, AR
- Average humidity in May: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (69%).
Average rainfall in May
Bradley, AR
- Average rainfall in May: 1.34"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.93").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and November (0.87").
Average rainfall days in May
Bradley, AR
- Average rainfall days in May: 11 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
Bradley, AR
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Bradley, AR
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.6 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
Bradley, AR
- Average daylight in May: 13h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 12min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
Bradley, AR
- Average sunshine days in May: 18.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.5 days).
Average UV index in May
Bradley, AR
- 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, February and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in May
Bradley, AR
- Average cloud cover in May: 36
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in May
Bradley, AR
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (5mi).
