May weather forecastScranton, AR

May

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is a moderately hot month in Scranton, Arkansas, with an average temperature fluctuating between 77.9°F (25.5°C) and 57.7°F (14.3°C).

Temperature

Observing a slight rise in May, the average high-temperature shifts from April's pleasant 69.1°F (20.6°C) to a moderately hot 77.9°F (25.5°C). Scranton reports a consistent average low-temperature of 57.7°F (14.3°C) throughout May nights.

Humidity

March and May, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

The months with the most rainfall are April and May, with an average 4.41" (112mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 14h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:23 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8.6h.

UV index

In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 during May translates into the following recommendations:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed in less than 20 minutes. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in May, in Scranton, records 77.9°F (25.5°C), while the low-temperature is 57.7°F (14.3°C).

March and May, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months.

In Scranton, the average relative humidity in May is 79%.

The wettest months are April and May, with an average 4.41" (112mm) of rainfall.

In Scranton, in May, it is raining for 15.5 days, with typically 4.41" (112mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Scranton, snow does not fall in April through October.

In Scranton, the average day length in May is 14h and 2min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:23 pm CDT.

In Scranton, the average sunshine duration in May is 8.6h.

The average daily maximum UV index in May is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Scranton, AR

  • Average high temperature in May: 77.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 57.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

Average pressure in May
Scranton, 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).

Average wind speed in May
Scranton, AR

  • Average wind speed in May: 5.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in May
Scranton, AR

  • Average humidity in May: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (72%).

Average rainfall in May
Scranton, AR

  • Average rainfall in May: 4.41"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in May
Scranton, AR

  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).

Average snowfall in May
Scranton, AR

  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in May
Scranton, AR

  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (1.5 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
Scranton, AR

  • Average daylight in May: 14h and 0min

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 36min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Scranton, AR

  • Average sunshine days in May: 13.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.2 days).

Average UV index in May
Scranton, 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
Scranton, AR

  • Average cloud cover in May: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in May
Scranton, AR

  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, November and December (5mi).