May weather forecast
Cherokee Plantation, GA

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Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Cherokee Plantation, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 65.1°F (18.4°C) and max 84.7°F (29.3°C).

Temperature

The start of May signals a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderately hot 78.3°F (25.7°C) in April to a still warm 84.7°F (29.3°C). Cherokee Plantation records an average nighttime low of 65.1°F (18.4°C) in May.

Heat index

In May, the average heat index is computed to be a tropical 93.2°F (34°C). Heightened safety actions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Persistent activity may lead to heatstroke.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', reflects the blend of air temperature and relative humidity to give a temperature impression. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. 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 essentially critical for children. Youngsters typically face more danger than adults since they sweat less. Their larger skin surface compared to their small bodies and heightened heat production from their activities augment their vulnerability.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 71%, May is the least humid month.

Rainfall

In Cherokee Plantation, in May, it is raining for 10.9 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Cherokee Plantation, Georgia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 153 days and collects up to 20.79" (528mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Cherokee Plantation, snow does not fall in March through December.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Cherokee Plantation is 13h and 44min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 8:31 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May in Cherokee Plantation is 10.3h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 7 in May translates into the following recommendations:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it hot in Cherokee Plantation during May?

During May, Cherokee Plantation experiences an average high-temperature of 84.7°F (29.3°C) and a low-temperature of 65.1°F (18.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in May is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the least humid month in Cherokee Plantation?

With an average relative humidity of 71%, May is the least humid month in Cherokee Plantation, Georgia.

What is the average humidity in May in Cherokee Plantation?

The average relative humidity in May is 71%.

How much does it rain in Cherokee Plantation in May?

In Cherokee Plantation, Georgia, during May, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Cherokee Plantation?

March through December are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in May in Cherokee Plantation?

The average day length in May in Cherokee Plantation is 13h and 44min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Cherokee Plantation?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of the month, in Cherokee Plantation, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 8:31 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Cherokee Plantation?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Cherokee Plantation is 10.3h.

When is the highest UV index in Cherokee Plantation?

The months with the highest UV index in Cherokee Plantation are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

What is the UV index reading in May in Cherokee Plantation?

In Cherokee Plantation, Georgia, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Cherokee Plantation, GA

Average temperature in May - Cherokee Plantation, GA
  • Average high temperature in May: 84.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 65.1°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.1°F).

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Average pressure in May
Cherokee Plantation, GA

Average pressure in May - Cherokee Plantation, GA
  • Average pressure in May: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.98"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Cherokee Plantation, GA

Average wind speed in May - Cherokee Plantation, GA
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (7.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in May
Cherokee Plantation, GA

Average humidity in May - Cherokee Plantation, GA
  • Average humidity in May: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (71%).

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Average rainfall in May
Cherokee Plantation, GA

Average rainfall in May - Cherokee Plantation, GA
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in May
Cherokee Plantation, GA

Average rainfall days in May - Cherokee Plantation, GA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (23.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.9 days).

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Average snowfall days in May
Cherokee Plantation, GA

Average snowfall days in May - Cherokee Plantation, GA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Cherokee Plantation, GA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Cherokee Plantation, GA
  • Average daylight in May: 13h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 10h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Cherokee Plantation, GA

Average sunshine days in May - Cherokee Plantation, GA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (5.7 days).

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Average UV index in May
Cherokee Plantation, GA

Average UV index in May - Cherokee Plantation, GA
  • Average UV index in May: 7

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in May
Cherokee Plantation, GA

Average cloud cover in May - Cherokee Plantation, GA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and October (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in May
Cherokee Plantation, GA

Average visibility in May - Cherokee Plantation, GA
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

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