May weather forecastGainesville, GA
May
Weather in May
As May hits the calendar, summers begin to make their mark in Gainesville, Georgia. The month is identified by longer sunny days and increased humidity levels, making it comfortable and leisurely. As May rolls into June, locals and visitors experience a noticeable increase in the average temperatures. Sunshine-filled days become more commonplace, turning the city into a warm paradise. Characterizing the heart of spring, average rainfall this month measures up to 4.02" (102mm), making May the rainiest month of the year.Temperature
As Gainesville transitions into May, a marginal rise in the average high-temperature is observed, moving from an agreeable 70.7°F (21.5°C) in April to a moderately hot 78.4°F (25.8°C). Gainesville in May anticipates an average nighttime temperature of 58.3°F (14.6°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in May in Gainesville is 76%.Rainfall
In Gainesville, in May, it is raining for 18.4 days, with typically 4.02" (102mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Gainesville, there are 181.4 rainfall days, and 41.93" (1065mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Gainesville, snow does not fall in April through October.Daylight
In May, the average length of the day in Gainesville is 13h and 58min.On the first day of May in Gainesville, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 8:41 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May in Gainesville is 9.7h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 6 during May leads to these advisories:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Gainesville, GA
- Average high temperature in May: 78.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.6°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 58.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.4°F).
Average pressure in May
Gainesville, GA
- Average pressure in May: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Gainesville, GA
- Average wind speed in May: 5.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in May
Gainesville, GA
- Average humidity in May: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July, August, October and November (73%).
Average rainfall in May
Gainesville, GA
- Average rainfall in May: 4.02"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.36").
Average rainfall days in May
Gainesville, GA
- Average rainfall days in May: 18.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (10.1 days).
Average snowfall in May
Gainesville, GA
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.54").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Gainesville, GA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.7 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
Gainesville, GA
- Average daylight in May: 14h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in May: 9h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in May
Gainesville, GA
- Average sunshine days in May: 10.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Gainesville, GA
- Average UV index in May: 6
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in May
Gainesville, GA
- Average cloud cover in May: 34
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in May
Gainesville, GA
- Average visibility in May: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is December (5mi).
