May weather forecast
Fort Gordon, GA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is another warm month in Fort Gordon, Georgia, with an average temperature varying between 82°F (27.8°C) and 63.1°F (17.3°C).

Temperature

A soft shift in the average high-temperature is noticeable in May, transitioning from 74.5°F (23.6°C) in April to a still moderately hot 82°F (27.8°C). May nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 63.1°F (17.3°C).

Heat index

For May, the heat index is calculated to be a tropical 87.8°F (31°C). Enduring exposure and unrelenting activity might cause a state of weariness, potentially leading to heat cramps.
When considering the heat index, it's pivotal to note it is for shade and mild wind conditions. In the presence of direct sunshine, the heat index could be augmented by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. When directly under the sun, the weather's impact can intensify, possibly boosting the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May in Fort Gordon, Georgia, is 72%.

Rainfall

In Fort Gordon, Georgia, in May, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Fort Gordon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 109.4 days and collects up to 10.04" (255mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Fort Gordon, snow does not fall in February through December.

Daylight

In Fort Gordon, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 54min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 8:11 pm. On the last day of May, in Fort Gordon, Georgia, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:33 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 10.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Fort Gordon, Georgia, is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 6 in May transforms into the following instructions:
Stand by precautions and apply sun safety measures. Evading sunburn is of great importance. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure 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

What is the usual temperature for Fort Gordon in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Fort Gordon, is 82°F (27.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 63.1°F (17.3°C). In May, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Fort Gordon?

In May, the average relative humidity in Fort Gordon is 72%.

How much does it rain in Fort Gordon in May?

In Fort Gordon, Georgia, in May, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Fort Gordon?

February through December are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Fort Gordon have in May?

In May, the average day length is 13h and 54min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in May in Fort Gordon?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 8:11 pm. On the last day of the month, in Fort Gordon, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:33 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Fort Gordon have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May is 10.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Fort Gordon?

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

Average temperature in May - Fort Gordon, GA
  • Average high temperature in May: 82°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 63.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.4°F).

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Average pressure in May
Fort Gordon, GA

Average pressure in May - Fort Gordon, GA
  • Average pressure in May: 30.03"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Fort Gordon, GA

Average wind speed in May - Fort Gordon, GA
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in May
Fort Gordon, GA

Average humidity in May - Fort Gordon, GA
  • Average humidity in May: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

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Average rainfall in May
Fort Gordon, GA

Average rainfall in May - Fort Gordon, GA
  • Average rainfall in May: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.26").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.43").

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Average rainfall days in May
Fort Gordon, GA

Average rainfall days in May - Fort Gordon, GA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (5.5 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Fort Gordon, GA

Average snowfall in May - Fort Gordon, GA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.08").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Fort Gordon, GA

Average snowfall days in May - Fort Gordon, GA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Fort Gordon, GA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Fort Gordon, GA
  • 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: 10h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Fort Gordon, GA

Average sunshine days in May - Fort Gordon, GA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 17.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (24.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.3 days).

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Average UV index in May
Fort Gordon, GA

Average UV index in May - Fort Gordon, GA
  • Average UV index in May: 6

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (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
Fort Gordon, GA

Average cloud cover in May - Fort Gordon, GA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in May
Fort Gordon, GA

Average visibility in May - Fort Gordon, GA
  • Average visibility in May: 6mi

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

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