May weather forecast
Clarks, LA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also a moderately hot month in Clarks, Louisiana, with an average temperature ranging between min 64°F (17.8°C) and max 84.4°F (29.1°C).

Temperature

As April transitions into May, a subtle temperature shift is observed, with average highs adjusting from a warm 76.3°F (24.6°C) to a still moderately hot 84.4°F (29.1°C). Throughout May, an average nighttime temperature of 64°F (17.8°C) is experienced.

Heat index

The heat index in May is computed to be a hot 93.2°F (34°C). Implement more safety precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may happen. Persistent activity could induce heatstroke.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. 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 'feels like' or 'real feel', provides an understanding of perceived warmth by combining temperature and relative humidity. A person's impression of weather can be affected 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 of high significance for children. Young children are more at risk than adults since they tend to sweat less. Moreover, their large skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their activities contribute to their vulnerability.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 76%.

Rainfall

In Clarks, during May, the rain falls for 15.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Clarks, Louisiana, there are 172.1 rainfall days, and 39.45" (1002mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through November are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Clarks is 13h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 7:49 pm. On the last day of May, in Clarks, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:09 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 9.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Clarks is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in May translates into the following instructions:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it hot in Clarks during May?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Clarks during May are 84.4°F (29.1°C) and 64°F (17.8°C) respectively. In May, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Clarks?

The average relative humidity in May in Clarks, Louisiana, is 76%.

How much does it rain in Clarks in May?

In Clarks, Louisiana, in May, it is raining for 15.7 days, with typically 3.54" (90mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Clarks?

In Clarks, snow does not fall in April through November.

How many hours of daylight does Clarks have in May?

In May, the average day length is 13h and 49min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Clarks?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 7:49 pm. On the last day of the month, in Clarks, Louisiana, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:09 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Clarks have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Clarks, Louisiana, is 9.6h.

What is the UV index reading in May in Clarks?

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

Average temperature in May - Clarks, LA
  • Average high temperature in May: 84.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 64°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.6°F).

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Average pressure in May
Clarks, LA

Average pressure in May - Clarks, LA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.97"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Clarks, LA

Average wind speed in May - Clarks, LA
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July, August and September (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in May
Clarks, LA

Average humidity in May - Clarks, LA
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in May
Clarks, LA

Average rainfall in May - Clarks, LA
  • Average rainfall in May: 3.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.4").

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Average rainfall days in May
Clarks, LA

Average rainfall days in May - Clarks, LA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 15.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.9 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Clarks, LA

Average snowfall in May - Clarks, LA
  • Average snowfall in May: 0"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Clarks, LA

Average snowfall days in May - Clarks, LA
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Clarks, LA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Clarks, LA
  • Average daylight in May: 13h and 5min

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

  • Average sunshine in May: 9h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Clarks, LA

Average sunshine days in May - Clarks, LA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 13 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.8 days).

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Average UV index in May
Clarks, LA

Average UV index in May - Clarks, LA
  • 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 and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in May
Clarks, LA

Average cloud cover in May - Clarks, LA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in May
Clarks, LA

Average visibility in May - Clarks, LA
  • Average visibility in May: 5mi

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

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