May weather forecast
Carte Rouge, LA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also a moderately hot month in Carte Rouge, Louisiana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 83.8°F (28.8°C) and 68°F (20°C).

Temperature

May's onset brings a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving from 77.9°F (25.5°C) in April to a still moderately hot 83.8°F (28.8°C). May witnesses an average nighttime temperature of 68°F (20°C) in Carte Rouge, Louisiana.

Heat index

The heat index for May is estimated at a tropical 93.2°F (34°C). Incorporate extra safety measures to avoid heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Continuous activity could provoke heatstroke.
Records show heat index calculations are tailored for shaded regions and mild winds. Direct sunlight might cause an increase of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is an amalgamation of air temperature and humidity to express the equivalent perceived temperature. One's weather perception can be influenced by a range of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical activity. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Children are often less aware of the need to rest and re-hydrate. Thirst is a late sign of dehydration - it's vital to remain hydrated, particularly during prolonged physical activities.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

Rainfall

In Carte Rouge, in May, it is raining for 13.3 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 166.9 rainfall days, and 25.39" (645mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

February through November are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Carte Rouge, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 39min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 7:40 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 7:59 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Carte Rouge, the average sunshine in May is 10.5h.

UV index

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the UV index of 7 transforms into the following advice:
Eschew overexposure. Those with light skin may suffer burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Carte Rouge in May?

An average high-temperature, in May, in Carte Rouge, is 83.8°F (28.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 68°F (20°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in May is estimated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Carte Rouge?

The average relative humidity in May is 77%.

How many days does it rain in May in Carte Rouge?

In Carte Rouge, in May, it is raining for 13.3 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Carte Rouge?

In Carte Rouge, Louisiana, snow does not fall in February through November.

How many hours of daylight does Carte Rouge have in May?

In May, the average day length in Carte Rouge is 13h and 39min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Carte Rouge?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 7:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 7:59 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Carte Rouge have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Carte Rouge is 10.5h.

When is the highest UV index in Carte Rouge?

The months with the highest UV index in Carte Rouge, Louisiana, are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

What is the UV index reading in May in Carte Rouge?

In Carte Rouge, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in May
Carte Rouge, LA

Average temperature in May - Carte Rouge, LA
  • Average high temperature in May: 83.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (60.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 68°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (75.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (46.2°F).

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Average pressure in May
Carte Rouge, LA

Average pressure in May - Carte Rouge, LA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Carte Rouge, LA

Average wind speed in May - Carte Rouge, LA
  • Average wind speed in May: 6.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

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Average humidity in May
Carte Rouge, LA

Average humidity in May - Carte Rouge, LA
  • Average humidity in May: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July, August, September and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

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Average rainfall in May
Carte Rouge, LA

Average rainfall in May - Carte Rouge, LA
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.14").

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Average rainfall days in May
Carte Rouge, LA

Average rainfall days in May - Carte Rouge, LA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.2 days).

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Average snowfall days in May
Carte Rouge, LA

Average snowfall days in May - Carte Rouge, LA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Carte Rouge, LA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Carte Rouge, LA
  • Average daylight in May: 13h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 10h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Carte Rouge, LA

Average sunshine days in May - Carte Rouge, LA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (5.8 days).

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Average UV index in May
Carte Rouge, LA

Average UV index in May - Carte Rouge, LA
  • Average UV index in May: 7

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in May
Carte Rouge, LA

Average cloud cover in May - Carte Rouge, LA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 27

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 24).

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Average visibility in May
Carte Rouge, LA

Average visibility in May - Carte Rouge, LA
  • 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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