Contents
- Weather in May
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in May
- Average pressure in May
- Average wind speed in May
- Average humidity in May
- Average rainfall in May
- Average rainfall days in May
- Average snowfall days in May
- Average daylight in May
- Average sunshine in May
- Average sunshine days in May
- Average UV index in May
- Average cloud cover in May
- Average visibility in May
Weather in May
Temperature
The average high-temperature mildly increases in May, edging from 77°F (25°C) in April to a still moderately hot 82.9°F (28.3°C). An average nighttime temperature of 71.2°F (21.8°C) is witnessed in New Orleans throughout May.Heat index
May's average heat index is appraised at a hot 89.6°F (32°C). With sustained exposure and activity, exhaustion becomes probable, resulting in heat cramps.Records show heat index calculations are tailored for shaded regions and mild winds. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', joins air temperature with relative humidity to produce a temperature perception for humans. Elements such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact one's weather perception. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. 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
In May, the average relative humidity in New Orleans is 73%.Rainfall
In New Orleans, during May, the rain falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 112.1 rainfall days, and 9.37" (238mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
February through December are months without snowfall in New Orleans.Daylight
In New Orleans, the average length of the day in May is 13h and 40min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 7:37 pm. On the last day of May, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 7:56 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in May is 10.6h.UV index
May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 7 during May translates into the following directions:
Stay clear of intense sun exposure. Solar protection is of utmost significance. 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. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.
Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in May
New Orleans, LA
- Average high temperature in May: 82.9°F
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (89.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (60.4°F).
- Average low temperature in May: 71.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (79.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (48.6°F).
Average pressure in May
New Orleans, LA
- Average pressure in May: 29.99"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in May
New Orleans, LA
- Average wind speed in May: 8.2mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).
Average humidity in May
New Orleans, LA
- Average humidity in May: 73%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in May
New Orleans, LA
- Average rainfall in May: 0.75"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.57").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and April (0.43").
Average rainfall days in May
New Orleans, LA
- Average rainfall days in May: 8.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.7 days).
Average snowfall days in May
New Orleans, LA
- Average snowfall days in May: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).
Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
New Orleans, 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 4min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in May
New Orleans, LA
- Average sunshine days in May: 19.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.9 days).
Average UV index in May
New Orleans, 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 month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in May
New Orleans, LA
- Average cloud cover in May: 26
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 24).
Average visibility in May
New Orleans, 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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