May weather forecast
Ithra, LA

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Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is also a moderately hot month in Ithra, Louisiana, with an average temperature ranging between min 65.7°F (18.7°C) and max 85.6°F (29.8°C).

Temperature

Ithra's May weather indicates a minor ascent in high-temperatures, adjusting from a moderately hot 78.4°F (25.8°C) in April to a still warm 85.6°F (29.8°C). May generally records an average low-temperature of 65.7°F (18.7°C).

Heat index

Throughout May, the heat index is evaluated at a torrid 96.8°F (36°C). Greater preventive actions are needed, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Persistent activity could provoke heatstroke.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. Direct sunlight exposure may result in a rise of the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. The individual's temperature perception can be influenced by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. Remember, direct sunlight exposure can heighten the heat impact and might increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Kids often lack the knowledge about the necessity to take breaks and consume liquids. Thirst, as a late symptom of dehydration, necessitates the maintenance of hydration, particularly during enduring physical activities.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. With body temperatures on the rise, inefficient heat shedding can lead to dehydration and its associated complications.

Humidity

In Ithra, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.

Rainfall

In May, in Ithra, the rain falls for 14.7 days. Throughout May, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Ithra, there are 177.1 rainfall days, and 36.1" (917mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

February through November are months without snowfall in Ithra.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May is 13h and 42min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 7:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:02 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Ithra, the average sunshine in May is 9.7h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Ithra. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests these recommendations:
Skirt overexposure. People with light complexions might get scorched in under 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in Ithra in May?

The high-temperature, in May, in Ithra, records 85.6°F (29.8°C), while the low-temperature is 65.7°F (18.7°C). 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 evaluated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in May in Ithra?

In Ithra, Louisiana, the average relative humidity in May is 76%.

How much does it rain in Ithra in May?

In May, in Ithra, the rain falls for 14.7 days. Throughout May, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Ithra?

February through November are months without snowfall in Ithra, Louisiana.

What is the average length of the day in May in Ithra?

In May, the average day length in Ithra is 13h and 42min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Ithra?

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 7:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:02 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Ithra have in May?

In May, the average sunshine duration in Ithra is 9.7h.

When is the highest UV index in Ithra?

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

What is the UV index reading in May in Ithra?

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

Average temperature in May - Ithra, LA
  • Average high temperature in May: 85.6°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (58.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 65.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.4°F).

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Average pressure in May
Ithra, LA

Average pressure in May - Ithra, LA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.98"Hg

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

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Average wind speed in May
Ithra, LA

Average wind speed in May - Ithra, LA
  • Average wind speed in May: 5.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.4mph).

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Average humidity in May
Ithra, LA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in May
Ithra, LA

Average rainfall in May - Ithra, LA
  • Average rainfall in May: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.77").

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Average rainfall days in May
Ithra, LA

Average rainfall days in May - Ithra, LA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 14.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

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Average snowfall in May
Ithra, LA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in May
Ithra, LA

Average snowfall days in May - Ithra, 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 March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

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

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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Ithra, LA

Average sunshine days in May - Ithra, LA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (7.3 days).

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Average UV index in May
Ithra, LA

Average UV index in May - Ithra, LA
  • Average UV index in May: 7

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Ithra, LA

Average cloud cover in May - Ithra, LA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 37

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in May
Ithra, LA

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

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

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