May weather forecast
Port Fourchon, LA

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Weather in May

May witnesses the onset of summer as the city begins to experience warm temperatures. Daylight hours hitting their peak for the year during this month allow residents and visitors to exploit outdoor activities extensively. The spectra of colors, animated nature, and vibrant life make May one of the most beautiful months of the year in Port Fourchon. The warm temperatures and blooming flora set the stage for summer. However, it does mark the start of rainfall increases, with May logging an average of 1.22" (31mm).

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Temperature

The arrival of May in Port Fourchon signals a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderately hot 74.3°F (23.5°C) in April to a still warm 80.1°F (26.7°C). Nights during May maintain a steady temperature, averaging at an agreeable 73.2°F (22.9°C).

Humidity

In May, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Port Fourchon, during May, the rain falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Port Fourchon, there are 151.9 rainfall days, and 22.01" (559mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

February through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Port Fourchon is 13h and 37min.
On the first day of May in Port Fourchon, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 7:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 7:55 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine in Port Fourchon is 10.9h.

UV index

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Port Fourchon. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In May, the maximum UV index of 7 transforms into these recommendations:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in May in Port Fourchon?

In Port Fourchon, 80.1°F (26.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 73.2°F (22.9°C) is the average low-temperature during May.

What is the average humidity in May in Port Fourchon?

The average relative humidity in May in Port Fourchon is 76%.

How many days does it rain in May in Port Fourchon?

In Port Fourchon, in May, it is raining for 10 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Port Fourchon?

In Port Fourchon, Louisiana, snow does not fall in February through December.

What is the average length of the day in May in Port Fourchon?

The average day length in May is 13h and 37min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Port Fourchon?

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 7:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 7:55 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in May in Port Fourchon?

The average sunshine duration in May is 10.9h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Port Fourchon?

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Port Fourchon.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Port Fourchon?

In May, the average daily maximum UV index in Port Fourchon, Louisiana, is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Port Fourchon, LA

Average temperature in May - Port Fourchon, LA
  • Average high temperature in May: 80.1°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (61.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in May: 73.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (81.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (53.1°F).

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Average pressure in May
Port Fourchon, LA

Average pressure in May - Port Fourchon, LA
  • Average pressure in May: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in May
Port Fourchon, LA

Average wind speed in May - Port Fourchon, LA
  • Average wind speed in May: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8mph).

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Average humidity in May
Port Fourchon, LA

Average humidity in May - Port Fourchon, LA
  • Average humidity in May: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in May
Port Fourchon, LA

Average rainfall in May - Port Fourchon, LA
  • Average rainfall in May: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.72").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and April (0.87").

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Average rainfall days in May
Port Fourchon, LA

Average rainfall days in May - Port Fourchon, LA
  • Average rainfall days in May: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.5 days).

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Average snowfall days in May
Port Fourchon, LA

Average snowfall days in May - Port Fourchon, 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).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Port Fourchon, LA

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Port Fourchon, 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 5min

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 24min).

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Average sunshine days in May
Port Fourchon, LA

Average sunshine days in May - Port Fourchon, LA
  • Average sunshine days in May: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.5 days).

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Average UV index in May
Port Fourchon, LA

Average UV index in May - Port Fourchon, 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 months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in May
Port Fourchon, LA

Average cloud cover in May - Port Fourchon, LA
  • Average cloud cover in May: 23

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 23).

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Average visibility in May
Port Fourchon, LA

Average visibility in May - Port Fourchon, 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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