May weather forecastChester, AR
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is a warm month in Chester, Arkansas, with temperature in the range of an average low of 58.3°F (14.6°C) and an average high of 78.4°F (25.8°C).Temperature
Chester observes a slight ascent in average high-temperatures during May, adjusting from a pleasant 70.2°F (21.2°C) in April to a moderately hot 78.4°F (25.8°C). Throughout May, the average low-temperature dips to a mild 58.3°F (14.6°C).Humidity
May is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 78%.Rainfall
May is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 15.7 days and accumulates 4.49" (114mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Chester, snow does not fall in April through October.Daylight
In Chester, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 4min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:26 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 8.8h.UV index
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 rays for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in May translates into this advice:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Chester, AR
- Average high temperature in May: 78.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.7°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 58.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.9°F).
Average pressure in May
Chester, AR
- Average pressure in May: 29.95"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Chester, AR
- Average wind speed in May: 6.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.7mph).
Average humidity in May
Chester, AR
- Average humidity in May: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (70%).
Average rainfall in May
Chester, AR
- Average rainfall in May: 4.49"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.13").
Average rainfall days in May
Chester, AR
- Average rainfall days in May: 15.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.5 days).
Average snowfall in May
Chester, AR
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.75").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Chester, 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 and September (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Chester, AR
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in May: 8h and 48min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in May
Chester, AR
- Average sunshine days in May: 13.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.1 days).
Average UV index in May
Chester, AR
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Chester, AR
- Average cloud cover in May: 38
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in May
Chester, AR
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).
