May weather forecastSale City, GA

May

Weather in May

May, the last month of the spring in Sale City, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 64.8°F (18.2°C) and max 83.7°F (28.7°C).

Temperature

May's onset witnesses a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from 77.2°F (25.1°C) in April to a still warm 83.7°F (28.7°C). During May, an average low-temperature of 64.8°F (18.2°C) is observed.

Heat index

Throughout May, the heat index is appraised at a hot 89.6°F (32°C). Persistently participating in activities during exposure may lead to fatigue and induce heat cramps.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. Heat index values may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when exposed to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', arises from combining readings of air temperature and relative moisture content. An individual's perception of weather can be swayed by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and their level of physical exertion. It is noteworthy that being in direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.

Humidity

January, May, October and November, with an average relative humidity of 71%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In May, the rain falls for 13.3 days. Throughout May, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 170.7 rainfall days, and 30.59" (777mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Sale City, snow does not fall in March through December.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day is 13h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 8:35 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 10.5h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 7 in May transforms into this advice:
Resist extreme sun exposure. Guarding against solar damage is essential. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.

Updated: Jun 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Sale City in May has an average high-temperature of 83.7°F (28.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 64.8°F (18.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in May is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

The months with the lowest humidity are January, May, October and November, with an average relative humidity of 71%.

In Sale City, the average relative humidity in May is 71%.

In Sale City, during May, the rain falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation.

March through December are months without snowfall.

The average day length in May is 13h and 46min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 8:35 pm EDT.

In Sale City, the average sunshine duration in May is 10.5h.

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

In Sale City, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

77.2°F

83.7°F

89.1°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

8.3mph

7mph

6.3mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

12.1

13.3

21.4

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

16.1

15.8

6.6

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Sale City, GA

Average high temperature in May: 83.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (58.6°F).

Average low temperature in May: 64.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (41.7°F).

Average pressure in May
Sale City, 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 and August (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in May
Sale City, GA

Average wind speed in May: 6.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in May
Sale City, GA

Average humidity in May: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, May, October and November (71%).

Average rainfall in May
Sale City, GA

Average rainfall in May: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.62").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are October and November (1.57").

Average rainfall days in May
Sale City, GA

Average rainfall days in May: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.4 days).

Average snowfall days in May
Sale City, GA

Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Sale City, GA

Average daylight in May: 13h and 48min

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 30min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
Sale City, GA

Average sunshine days in May: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.7 days).

Average UV index in May
Sale City, 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).

Average cloud cover in May
Sale City, GA

Average cloud cover in May: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in May
Sale City, 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).