May weather forecastCooley, LA
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is another warm month in Cooley, Louisiana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 84.2°F (29°C) and 65.1°F (18.4°C).Temperature
The shift into May brings a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderately hot 76.6°F (24.8°C) in April to a still warm 84.2°F (29°C). During May, Cooley sees a mean low-temperature of 65.1°F (18.4°C).Heat index
The heat index value for May is estimated at a tropical 93.2°F (34°C). Take greater precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps may be expected. Heatstroke could result from lengthy activity.Keep in mind the heat index values are meant for areas in shade and with light wind. Uninterrupted exposure to the sun may boost the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. One's perception of temperature can vary depending on physical activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Given direct exposure to sunlight, one might experience a rise in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.
Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 77%.Rainfall
In Cooley, during May, the rain falls for 14.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 164.9 rainfall days, and 34.96" (888mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
March through December are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in May is 13h and 45min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 7:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:08 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Cooley, the average sunshine in May is 9.6h.UV index
In May, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during May, leads to the following recommendations:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. 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. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in May
Cooley, LA
- Average high temperature in May: 84.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.8°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 65.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (41.2°F).
Average pressure in May
Cooley, LA
- Average pressure in May: 29.97"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Cooley, LA
- Average wind speed in May: 6.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July, August and September (5.2mph).
Average humidity in May
Cooley, LA
- Average humidity in May: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in May
Cooley, LA
- Average rainfall in May: 2.8"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.13").
Average rainfall days in May
Cooley, LA
- Average rainfall days in May: 14.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10 days).
Average snowfall in May
Cooley, LA
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.51").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Cooley, LA
- 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 March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Cooley, LA
- Average daylight in May: 13h and 42min
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: 9h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in May
Cooley, LA
- Average sunshine days in May: 14.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.8 days).
Average UV index in May
Cooley, 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).
Average cloud cover in May
Cooley, LA
- Average cloud cover in May: 36
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in May
Cooley, LA
- Average visibility in May: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, June, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are April, May, July, August and September (5mi).
