Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
The onset of May brings a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature moving from an agreeable 68°F (20°C) in April to a moderately hot 77.2°F (25.1°C). During the month of May, the temperature generally drops to a low average of 58.3°F (14.6°C).Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are March and May, with an average relative humidity of 79%.Rainfall
In Salem, during May, the rain falls for 16.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.13" (105mm) of precipitation. In Salem, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149.5 days and collects up to 34.06" (865mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
April through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Salem, the average length of the day in May is 14h and 7min.On the first day of May in Salem, Arkansas, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 8:19 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 9.2h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in May in Salem is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.
Frequently asked questions
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What is the UV index reading in May in Salem?
Average temperature in May
Salem, AR
- Average high temperature in May: 77.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.1°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 58.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.7°F).
Average pressure in May
Salem, 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 (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Salem, AR
- Average wind speed in May: 6.9mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, March and April (8.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in May
Salem, AR
- Average humidity in May: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in May
Salem, AR
- Average rainfall in May: 4.13"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.61").
Average rainfall days in May
Salem, AR
- Average rainfall days in May: 16.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.7 days).
Average snowfall in May
Salem, AR
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Salem, AR
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.2 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
Salem, AR
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in May
Salem, AR
- Average sunshine days in May: 12.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.7 days).
Average UV index in May
Salem, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Salem, AR
- Average cloud cover in May: 38
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in May
Salem, 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).
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