May weather forecastGibbstown, LA
May
Weather in May
The last month of the spring, May, is another warm month in Gibbstown, Louisiana, with an average temperature ranging between max 84.6°F (29.2°C) and min 68.9°F (20.5°C).Temperature
The start of May signals a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from 77.5°F (25.3°C) in April to a still warm 84.6°F (29.2°C). Throughout the month of May, the nighttime temperature dips to an average of 68.9°F (20.5°C).Heat index
The average heat index in May is computed to be a tropical 93.2°F (34°C). Take more safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are potential outcomes. Persistent activity might lead to heatstroke.One should be cognizant that the heat index values are tailored for shaded spots and mild winds. If directly exposed to the sun, the heat index could rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', joins air temperature with relative humidity to produce a temperature perception for humans. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
Humidity
The average relative humidity in May is 75%.Rainfall
In Gibbstown, during May, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 151.1 rainfall days, and 20.91" (531mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
February through December are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Gibbstown, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 40min.On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 7:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:08 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Gibbstown, the average sunshine in May is 10.4h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In May, the average maximum UV index of 7 translates into the following recommendations:
Stay clear of intense sun exposure. Solar protection is of utmost significance. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer 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
Average temperature in May
Gibbstown, LA
- Average high temperature in May: 84.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (91.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59.5°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 68.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (76.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (45.1°F).
Average pressure in May
Gibbstown, LA
- Average pressure in May: 29.96"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
Gibbstown, LA
- Average wind speed in May: 8.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).
Average humidity in May
Gibbstown, LA
- Average humidity in May: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in May
Gibbstown, LA
- Average rainfall in May: 1.77"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.98").
Average rainfall days in May
Gibbstown, LA
- Average rainfall days in May: 11.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.6 days).
Average snowfall in May
Gibbstown, LA
- Average snowfall in May: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.04").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").
Average snowfall days in May
Gibbstown, LA
- 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 February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Gibbstown, LA
- Average daylight in May: 13h and 42min
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 24min
The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in May
Gibbstown, LA
- Average sunshine days in May: 16.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.9 days).
Average UV index in May
Gibbstown, LA
- 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 December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in May
Gibbstown, LA
- Average cloud cover in May: 29
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in May
Gibbstown, 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).
