May weather forecast
Lawson, AR

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also a moderately hot month in Lawson, Arkansas, with an average temperature fluctuating between 83.1°F (28.4°C) and 62.6°F (17°C).

Temperature

May's onset witnesses a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a warm 74.5°F (23.6°C) in April to a still moderately hot 83.1°F (28.4°C). Throughout the nights in May, Lawson experiences an average low-temperature of 62.6°F (17°C).

Heat index

Throughout May, the heat index is appraised at a hot 89.6°F (32°C). When exposure and activity are sustained, they could induce fatigue, with a chance of heat cramps.
Heat index data is primarily for areas with shade and subjected to light winds. Heat index values have the potential to be boosted by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. Take note that direct exposure to the sun can increase the felt temperature, possibly adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity in Lawson is 76%.

Rainfall

In Lawson, in May, it is raining for 14.4 days, with typically 3.07" (78mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Lawson, there are 147.8 rainfall days, and 35.47" (901mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Lawson, snow does not fall in April through November.

Daylight

In Lawson, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:13 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 9.3h.

UV index

In Lawson, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 6 translates into the following recommendations:
Shield from overexposure. Defense against sun-related harm is required. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is May in Lawson?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Lawson, is 83.1°F (28.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 62.6°F (17°C). In May, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Lawson?

The average relative humidity in May in Lawson, Arkansas, is 76%.

How many days does it rain in May in Lawson?

In Lawson, Arkansas, during May, the rain falls for 14.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Lawson?

April through November are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Lawson have in May?

The average day length in May is 13h and 53min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Lawson?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:13 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Lawson?

The average sunshine duration in May in Lawson, Arkansas, is 9.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Lawson?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Lawson is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Lawson, AR

Average temperature in May - Lawson, AR
  • Average high temperature in May: 83.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 62.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.5°F).

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Average pressure in May
Lawson, AR

Average pressure in May - Lawson, AR
  • Average pressure in May: 29.96"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Lawson, AR

Average wind speed in May - Lawson, AR
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in May
Lawson, AR

Average humidity in May - Lawson, AR
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August and October (71%).

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Average rainfall in May
Lawson, AR

Average rainfall in May - Lawson, AR
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.07"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (2.17").

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Average rainfall days in May
Lawson, AR

Average rainfall days in May - Lawson, AR
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Lawson, AR

Average snowfall in May - Lawson, AR
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.39").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Lawson, AR

Average snowfall days in May - Lawson, AR
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.2 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
Lawson, AR

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Lawson, AR
  • Average daylight in May: 13h and 5min

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 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Lawson, AR

Average sunshine days in May - Lawson, AR
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (13.8 days).

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Average UV index in May
Lawson, AR

Average UV index in May - Lawson, AR
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in May
Lawson, AR

Average cloud cover in May - Lawson, AR
  • Average cloud cover in May: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in May
Lawson, AR

Average visibility in May - Lawson, 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).

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